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If you are not familiar with Hot Dots, let me give you the skinny. They are like interactive flashcards with a question and multiple answers. Each response has a black dot next to it. Using a special pen, the student touches the dot next to the correct answer and gets immediate feedback from the pen whether they are right or wrong. This makes it a good option for hands-on, visual, and audio learners-but it also makes self-review, practice and assessment fun for any student! These sets are really cute! Each comes with its own pen in the shape of a blue dog name Ace (requires 2 AAA batteries, not included) and two spiral-bound books of activities (50pp each). The books are kid-sized at 5" x 7.5" and they open nice and flat. Pages are laminated cardstock, so they should respond to lots of use by several children, making them a great classroom option! The illustrations are clear and colorful. The Hot Dots Pen has 2 volumes and a mute option. When a child places the pen on the dot by the correct answer, Ace's eyes light up green and it plays positive sounds. An incorrect response gets different sounds and the pen's eyes light up red. A child has to hold the pen vertically on the dot to get a response, which can take a little practice. The dog is really cute with his tongue hanging out like he's ready to play! It is chunky and easy to grip.
Each set comes in a box with a handle at the top, like a little briefcase. This is a good item for one child to work independently while a parent needs time with another child. They will love the darling pen and the feedback when they get it right! ~ Sara
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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
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