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Rainbow Starter Package Kindergarten Secular
SKU
RBWKSP
Grade K
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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.
Our Price
$415.08 $415.08 $257.95
Rainbow Savings: $157.13
Description
This set includes all you need to teach the 4 core subjects in kindergarten without any religious content. Here is a quick summary of what you can expect:
- Math: New Earlybird Kinder Math (a Singapore approach)Math manipulatives kit
- ELA: Happy Cheetah Reading kinder boxed set, Zaner-Bloser Handwriting, My First Tri-Write pencils
- Science: Exploring the Building Blocks of Science Activity Book
- Social Studies: myWorld Interactive Social Studies (text & online teacher resources 1 yr)
Category Description for Rainbow Curriculum Starter Packages
“I need your 7th grade curriculum package.” For many years, we received requests like this, but didn’t have a package option to offer. Now we do! Created with the new homeschooler in mind, we wanted these to be easy to jump into and get started. They are! We also wanted them to be solid and strong in academics. They are! And we wanted them to utilize a variety of well-known homeschooling products, so you would have a better idea of what works well for you and your students. They do! Each contains carefully selected material that is user-friendly, academically strong and inclusive of various publishers or educational philosophies.
Three package options are available for K-8: Christian with a blend of Christian and neutral curriculum, Secular with many standards-based programs, and Christian Economy with our most budget-friendly programs. Many of the Economy package programs are from conservative Christian publishers and offer minimal graphics. See specific packages for detailed information. ~ Deanne
Category Description for Secular Packages
Secular packages provide a strong reading foundation with the multi-sensory Happy Cheetah Reading program (K-2), with Thoughtful Learning’s Language Program (3-9) and Great Works Literature Guides in Grades 3-6, and Essentials in Literature in Grades 7-9. Spelling Workout and straightforward handwriting instruction rounds out language arts (1st-6th grade). Earlybird Math (K), Math Mammoth (1-7) and Saxon Math (8-9) provide thorough math instruction through the years. The branches of science are thoroughly covered through Exploring the Building Blocks of Science, Discover! Science, Elevate Science, and upper-level Friendly Sciences. The myWorld Interactive Social Studies/World History or Discover! Social Studies are also included.
Category Description for Secular Packages (No Religious Content)
Our Secular Packages retain the neutral resources from our Starter Packages (such as All About Reading, Saxon Math, and Story of the World) while replacing others with the addition of neutral or secular materials.
- Language Arts: First Language Lessons is added for grades 2-3, as well as Essentials in Writing/Literature at the upper levels. G.U.M. Drops, Spelling Workout, Ready Readers and Zaner-Bloser Handwriting are also included to round out language arts.
- Social Studies: History is world focused in elementary, with Story of the World (Grades 1-4) and History Quest (Grades 5-6). Grades 7-8 add geography tools to the US History Detective series.
- Science: Includes Science Odyssey or Exploring the Building Blocks of Science depending on grade level with Friendly Physical Science for 8th grade.
Details
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
| Grade: | K |
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