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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
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Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Poke-A-Dot! Wheels on the Bus: Wild Safari is an educational
and interactive book from Melissa & Doug that introduces young children to counting,
singing, and learning about safari animals! Each animal in the book comes with
a dot to poke as kids count them, helping them to keep track as they count as
high as 10. With bright colors, engaging song lyrics that resemble the classic “Wheels
on the Bus,” and tons of tactile fun, this book is perfect for sparking learning
and curiosity for early readers! ~Alex
Publisher's Description of Poke-A-Dot! Wheels on the Bus: Wild Safari!
Once you start poppin', there's no stoppin'! This rollicking version of the classic "wheels on the Bus" song gets kids counting, singing, and learning about lots of African safari animals. As they pop the dots to count each group of animals, they'll learn to count from 1 to 10. Keep an eye out for a silly stowaway chimp in every scene! These fun, tactile books help kids learn to count-without losing count! Raised buttons pop in every page so kids can press them as they read along.
These books are so much fun! Read with your little ones through these poetic books and let them Poke the Dots as they count the animals in each book. Children will be engaged right from the front cover, as they get to push in the plastic dots on the animals on the front of the book, and on every page in the book. The plastic dots are made of sturdy plastic that pushes in quietly from the front side, and makes a loud popping sound (similar to an intense bubble-wrap popping sound) from the back side, and pages are double-thickness cardboard. These books were made to stand up to lots and lots of reading, counting, and poking. Poking the dots encourages children to count and helps them keep track of the animals they have already counted. These books were tested and approved here at Rainbow by one of our harshest critics (4 year old Cheyenh), and yes the adults played with them too. Once you start poking, it's hard to stop. ~ Donna