Music

Rainbow Resource Center can help you add Music enrichment to your homeschool experience for all ages. Here you will find Music Curriculum, Music Appreciation, Music History, Beginning Instrument Lessons, Composer Studies, Music Theory, Music CD’s, Vocal lessons, Learning to music, Musical toys, and so much more! Encourage students to perform, analyze, and appreciate music with resources that explore music from various time periods and cultures.

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Blog Post

To Grade or Not to Grade: Part 2

Join veteran homeschoolers, Amber and Deanne, as they share their reasons for choosing to (and not to) keep grades!

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Video

Grammar Galaxy with Author Melanie Wilson Ph.D

Dr. Melanie Wilson explains how her language arts curriculum, Grammar Galaxy, approaches the subject in a fun unique theme.

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Article

Feed Me More Content

These kids need brain food! They need to keep the content coming. Push them to explore outside their areas of interest in the name of being well-rounded.

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Extracurricular

Benefits of Homeschooling on Physical and Social Health

We all know the academic benefits of homeschooling, but do you know the benefits regarding physical and social health? Here are some of the ways this fantastic way of life helps our children grow!

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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.