Curious George Adventures in Learning Pre-K (Ages 4-5)

SKU
019663
ISBN
9780544372733
Grade PK-K
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.
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Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Publisher's Description of Curious George Adventures in Learning Pre-K (Ages 4-5)

Curiosity leads to learning! Curious George Adventures in Learning is a researched series for early learners. It was designed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a global leader in education serving 60 million students worldwide.Each workbook features 12 new mini-stories that provide context for math, reading, and science practice. These stories give children authentic learning experiences that naturally inspire curiosity. Children are more motivated to ask, learn, and retain information when they learn through stories. In the Pre-K workbook, your child will build a foundation for math, literacy, and science understanding. Practice counting to 20, identify basic shapes, and differentiate letters from numbers. The workbooks also integrate social and emotional activities to support whole child development. And they're mapped to the Common Core, providing valuable reinforcement of the concepts they learn in school.

Category Description for Curious George Adventures In Learning

Join "Curious George, the curious little monkey" on his learning adventures through reading, math, and science. Children will learn concepts within the stories about George and the Man in the Yellow Hat. At the PreK level children will learn the alphabet & phonics, reading readiness, speaking & listening, counting to 20, simple addition and subtraction, shapes & patterns, measurement, and science concepts. Grade K (ages 5-6) teaches and practices alphabet & phonics, reading fluency, speaking & listening, writing, vocabulary, counting to 100, addition & subtraction, place value, measurement & data, geometry, and science concepts. Grade 1 (ages 6-7) includes phonics, reading fluency, speaking & listening, writing, vocabulary, addition & subtraction, place value, measurement & data, time & money, geometry, and science.

Each workbook includes 12 stories with workbook activities that follow. As you read the Curious George story together, there are questions at the bottom of the page to be used for discussion.

The activity pages that follow each story will vary from 10 to 12. "You Did It!" is a page that wraps up each set of activities and allows reflection or evaluation of what the child remembers. "Play Together" is a section at the back of the book that includes game cards for use with some of the activities; answer keys; certificate of completion; and a sheet of 100+ stickers are also found at the back of each book.

This series is published by Houghton Mifflin and aligned to Common Core standards (CCS). These full-color workbooks are reproducible for classroom or family use and are over 300 pages in length. At the kindergarten and first grade levels, these books would be a nice supplement for your curriculum; and at the preschool level, a good introduction for basic concepts. Let your children be curious with George and go on a learning adventure. ~ Donna

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Learning Company
Grades:PK-K
ISBN:9780544372733
Length in Inches:10.875
Width in Inches:8.25
Height in Inches:0.875
Weight in Pounds:1.5
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