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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.
Thirty-six varied art and craft project ideas for your first grader. Section 1 is titled, "Art in the Kitchen." It begins with an interesting story about Johnny Appleseed and continues with lessons on making butter, drawing, beans in bottle "sculpture", applesauce parfaits, edible jewelry, line and shape, making puffed cereal balls, and creating and sculpting with Baker's clay. As you can see, these are not just art projects, but a great assortment of craft projects and activities as well. Other sections are formatted similarly, with such topics as: "Art for Others", "Make Your Own.....", and "Nature Crafts". Each section begins with a story related to the section theme. Quotes of educators and notables are sprinkled liberally throughout the book. We appreciate the intensity level designations reflecting the difficulty or time required for each project. As in Celebrating Art, art patterns are included in the back of the book.
Publisher's Description of Appreciating Art
This book is filled with 36 hands-on arts and crafts activities that can be completed with simple household items. The book is divided into four sections: crafts in the kitchen, crafts for others, crafts for oneself, and crafts from nature. Art patterns and cutouts for the activities are included in the back of the text.
