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Description
Fans of Foldables will really enjoy this teaching resource series. Foldables are graphic organizers with flaps or folds that students can make to demonstrate learning. Try picturing this: general information is usually displayed on top of a flap or fold while more specific details are written or illustrated underneath. Not only are they fun to create, but they also make useful study aids.
This series helps parents and teachers integrate math concepts with Foldables. Both the Elementary and For Middle School and High School books are similarly structured. First, author Dinah Zike describes what a Foldable is and why they are useful. Then, step-by-step instructions for making various models (the half book, two-tab book, matchbook, shutter fold, pyramid fold, standing cube, accordion book, etc.) are provided. Many colorful photos of completed Foldables are helpfully included. The next section lists math activity suggestions that lend themselves to Foldables. For a more complete list of math topics covered, please see each book below. Although the activity ideas suggest a basic topic and the type of foldable to use, the actual implementation (choosing a model and content to include) is completely up to you. Until you become more comfortable with the concept of Foldables, you may find the lack of step-by-step instructions in this section to be somewhat daunting. Finally, the last section contains some reproducible graphics, such as templates and flashcards, which you can use when making Foldables. ~ Anh
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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.