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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.
Keep kids' hands and minds occupied wherever you go! This portable Playfoam set includes 8 bricks of 8 different colors (pink, white, green, orange, gray, yellow, purple, and blue). Each brick measures 2.5"x 2"x1.5: plenty to shape and mold. The translucent, plastic carrying case features a handle and snap enclosure, nine built-in compartments to hold the Playfoam, and four shape molds (star, triangle, circle, and square). Playfoam never dries out and won't leave sticky residue on little one's hands! -EmilyG
Publisher's Description of Playfoam Go (No Mess Play Foam)
Get creative on the go! This portable set of no-stick, no-mess Playfoam® is perfect for entertaining kids in the car, on the plane, in the waiting room, at the restaurant or anywhere!
The Nitty Gritty:
8 Playfoam bricks in 8 fun colors
Translucent, plastic carrying case with handle, 9 compartments, and 4 built-in shape molds.
Innovative, crafty, and reusable - PlayFoam will have kids sculpting for hours! This lightweight, non-toxic, foam bead-based sculpting material won't dry out, crumble, or stick to skin or other surfaces. Mold and re-mold as many times as you like - the fun colors and sizes are full of endless creative potential. Each pack contains a colorful mix of 2.75" x 4" x 1.25" bricks of PlayFoam or smaller, round "pods" of Playfoam (newer packaging).
Each Playfoam Themed Set includes multi-color pastel Playfoam that children can shape and reshape, and when they're finished, they can simply use the plastic packaging molds to restore it to the original designs.