More Than Words

Description

Emphasizing God's attributes and Christian identity/living, this 36-week Bible study series (4 days/week) is grouped by four themes (units) maintained consistently across all levels. Students will study and apply Scripture using various level-appropriate activities that are reinforced with quarterly, puzzle or activity-style review. A brief "How to Use this Book" gets you started. Requiring more teacher-student interaction than later levels, the Level 1 (K-3) strongly emphasizes Godly character traits. Students journal, learn key Biblical truths, study Godly character, do copy work, color, and draw. This level's appendices include full hymns with restated ideas and key truth review cards. In the upper levels, students read journal entries (written by the author's children), journal and memorize Scripture (ESV), write prayers, and complete daily extension activities (called special "missions"). Students also complete copywork, study Scripture, and create various artistic and character study responses. Level 2 appendices include a dictionary/thesaurus, hymns, Bible verse log, Christian identity statements, optional extended Bible verse work, flashcards and answer keys. 370+ pgs, pb. ~ Ruth

  • Independent focused, but useful for family or group use
  • Character study and life-application of Bible principles
  • Consumable and 3-hole punched
  • Self-contained, but needs a handful of simple, additional craft supplies
  • 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.