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ShillerLearning Language Arts Kit A
SKU
067830
Grade PK-K
Montessori (Discovery)
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$274.95 $274.95 $243.95
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- Montessori-based all-in-one language arts kit
- Add individual reading books for student practice
- Kit overviews a wide range of ELA topics
Description
Kit A includes Lesson Books 1–4, lesson mat, movable alphabet (uppercase & lowercase letters plus numbers), quinoa grain, washable large crayons, manipulatives with knobs, Play-Doh®, and language songs. By the completion of this level, students will be reading CVC words.
Book 1 introduces the use of Montessori Shapes (rectangle and triangle) that include their own frame and a knob to more easily pick shapes up. This book teaches the letters c, m, a, t, s, r, I, p, and words that start with each letter; statements vs questions; how to tell and retell stories and narrate from pictures; to be aware of your voice volume; and Mother Goose Rhymes.
Book 2 teaches words that start with letters f, o, g, h, j, u, l, d, and w; Montessori shapes like the pentagon, oval, square, and trapezoid; holding the pencil using the tripod grip; practicing patterns; and listening and discussing using the included books, like Mother Goose.
Book 3 teaches the letters e, n, k, q, v, x, y, and z; comparatives; patterns; proper pencil holding and use; developing peripheral vision; storytelling; and vocabulary (colors, days of the week, emotions, nouns, shapes, and weather).
Book 4 reviews letters, sounds, and rhymes and practices patterns and shapes like the trapezoid and quatrefoil. Students will read and create CVC words. Students will practice handwriting, using peripheral vision, personal communication, and pronunciation. Near the end of this book, students will have several lessons on vocabulary, including parts of speech. Students end with a lesson on rhyming using Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18.
~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of ShillerLearning Language Arts Kit A
Phonics, sight words, reading, pre-writing, spelling, beginning grammar, and typing for 3 to 6-year-olds. Uses the same, proven methodology found in ShillerLearning Math Kits I, II, and F. Includes 4 lesson books (Books 1, 2, 3, and 4) covering 2 years of language arts, 28 language arts song downloads that integrate with the lessons, Book of Mother Goose Rhymes, grain for small hand letter tracing, 22 in. x 34 in. work mat, (10) pink and blue Montessori Shapes with knobs and matching bases, Play-Doh, 155 piece movable alphabet in divided wooden box, and 8 large crayons. Over $300 if purchased separately. Includes free lifetime downloads of lessons and manipulatives. If your child knows his or her letter sounds and letter names - and is beginning to read simple short vowel words, you may be ready for Language Arts Kit B.
Category Description for Shiller Learning Language Arts
Based on the three-point instruction method (“this is,”
“show me,” and “what is?”), this program covers phonics, reading instruction,
and a combination of language arts skills, including parts of speech, retelling
stories, sharing emotions, touch typing, rhyming, describing, making comparisons,
giving directions, identifying sonnets, and much more. Lessons are open-and-go,
requiring no preparation, and vary in length and complexity.
There is also great variety in the content, which is why the teacher is encouraged to skip lessons if the student is not ready for its content. Since one of the basic premises of Montessori education is that children are natural learners, the teacher's role is to provide a learning-friendly environment and the proper tools. Students are usually the best gauge of their own competence and will know when they have closure on a topic, so be prepared to be flexible and sensitive. The back cover of each lesson book can be used to record when a lesson is completed.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-K |
| Brand: | Shiller Math |
| Length in Inches: | 19.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 20.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 6.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 13.45 |
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1 Rating
1 Review
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 14, 2021
AMAZING
I am blown away with this program! My daughter is LOVING it. Really great for creative children!
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Why did you choose this?
Hello! Shiller Language Arts provides a 30-day trial with their Language Arts kit. Is there a trial period option through Rainbow Resources, too? Thank you!
You may only return unused materials for a full refund within 30 days.
How long does the average lesson take?
ShillerLearning: Montessori at Home recommends doing activities for 15 minutes a day with a 3-or-4-year-olds and add 5 minutes a day for each year of age after (20 minutes a day with a 5-year-old, 25 minutes a day with a 6-year-old).
I use Shiller Math and LOVE IT!
I'm homeschooling my children for the first time this year. They've both had 2 years of Montessori schooling and I'd like to continue that as much as possible at home.
I purchased the Shiller Language Arts curriculum because it uses the Montessori method of education.