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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Publisher's Description of Tis the Season Jigsaw Puzzle (550 piece)
What a treat to have this new image by the much loved Fred Swan. Mother and daughter are on their way home from sledding and have stopped by the quintessential toy shop to enjoy the window display. Fred's fans know that he usually tucks a cat somewhere in his images of New England, but on this 500 piece puzzle you'll have fun looking for Elves of the Shelves instead! Finished size 24" x 18"
White Mountain Puzzles are made in the USA from high quality Premium Blue Chip Board and eco-friendly soy-based inks and recycled cardboard. Their 1000-piece puzzles measure 24" x 30" when completed and many of their puzzles feature "collage-style" artwork with a colorful collection of objects. They also offer 550-piece puzzles, 300-piece puzzles with larger, easy to grip pieces, and a variety of kids puzzles as well, all with the same high quality production.
Bursting with color, these puzzles show birds in seasonal settings that drawn you into the beauty and peacefulness of nature. Children and adults will be captured by the loveliness and possibly challenged for a few hours by the detailed images and meticulous blending of color. Perfect for framing, finished puzzles measure 18" x 24" ~Deanne