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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.
Enter new dimensions! Lift the flaps to learn about solid, flat, and symmetrical shapes, and angles. Then move on to patterns, tessellations. When you're ready, take the shape and tangram challenges. Vibrant drawings of construction workers, jungle animals, and silly aliens add to the learning fun. Go to Usborne's Quicklinks online to get more activities. Includes brief glossary of terms.15 pgs, hc. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Math Shapes (Usborne Lift-the-Flap Books)
This delightful flap book is an excellent introduction to shapes and basic geometry, with over 125 flaps to lift. It's jam-packed with information about flat shapes, solid shapes, patterns, angles, and more, alongside enticing puzzles and challenges, so that the kids can put what they learn into practice.
Learning and practicing primary math facts is the focus of this engaging and interactive Usborne series of full-color flap books. This series covers such vital concepts as addition and subtraction, measurement and comparison, fractions and decimals, and basic time-telling skills. Young children develop basic math skills as they lift dozens of flaps to reveal the answers/solutions to numerous math puzzles or problems. Several volumes include hands-on activities or games designed to sharpen math skills, inspiring even the most reluctant student of mathematics. Measures 8 ½" x 11". 16 pgs, hc. ~ Mike