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Description
Phonics Museum is a complete phonics program using a multisensory approach. It covers the phonetic constructs from basic letter sounds to silent consonants and everything in between. From music to art activities, learning is done through captivating and engaging avenues. A museum theme showcases beautiful works of art and introduces a friendly knight, Percival. Music and art flashcards are implemented to help children learn the rules. The pop-up cardboard museum used in both kindergarten and first grade levels also serves as a game board and can even be used for children to have free play using the paper dolls.
The Teacher Guide provides detailed lesson plans and colorful icons to let you know when to incorporate specific material. Handwriting (D'Nealian) is included with letter formation instructions. The colorful Student Books are full of uncluttered and useful activity pages to reinforce phonics instruction. Reading comprehension exercises, copywork, and spelling instruction are also welcomed into the mix of student sheets in the First Grade. Primers in each level are engaging stories with cartoon graphics increasing in difficulty as lessons progress. After purchasing the program, songs are accessed free through setting up a Veritas account. Lyrics and sheet music are included in the teacher guide appendix.
Newly revised kits have a whole new look with energetic, colorful graphics enhancing the same meaty phonics program. Some of the primers have changed in the kindergarten program while most have changed in the first grade to correlate with the Phonics Museum App (available for mobile devices for a monthly fee). Therefore, material from the first editions is not compatible with the second editions. Each Grade Level Kit will include everything you need to teach that grade level. Student Sets with and without primers are also available. The Combo Kit includes complete phonics instruction for kindergarten and first grade. The contents include everything in both the kindergarten and first grade kits.
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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.