Apples are iconic fruits of fall. When we think about apples, we usually think about school. That's why learning about apples in September is a perfect way to start your homeschool year. Unit studies tie together all aspects of your homeschool around one central theme. An apple-themed unit study isn't...
Looking for something different in your homeschool this year? Unit studies provide flexibility, open-ended learning, and a chance to take a break from the usual routine. Whether you want to do an entire year of unit studies, or are just looking for a short term break from your usual schooling,...
As Spring starts to pop up everywhere we think of fresh new beginnings! Butterflies are an essential and often the first visitor of spring. Diving into a unit about Butterflies is a great theme for students of all ages. Use our free Butterfly unit study to create hands-on learning...
Homeschoolers don’t get snow days (most of the time) but the weather is still a part of their learning. Meteorology is an engaging science with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. Let’s face it, the weather is always there! No matter where you live, you experience weather first hand, on a...
We were lucky enough to not only watch hummingbirds sip nectar at this feeder but also grab a video to share with you. It sparked a desire for a Hummingbird unit study so I pulled together some ideas and we dove into learning about these beautiful tiny creatures, what they...
Unit studies provide flexibility and an alternative to traditional textbook learning. They often save time by combining all the subjects into a single study. However, putting one together can be a tremendous amount of work. That’s why we are...
The best education is one that allows for personal exploration and inspires lifelong learning. It is never about getting through textbooks and scoring well on test. That is the difference between school and education. To create a love of learning and ignite that fire to want to learn more, at...
If your family is tired of textbook learning, or you have a child who learns best through hands-on projects, unit studies could be your best friend. Unit studies are short or long term curriculum plans that teach most or all of the coursework revolves around the same theme. So,...
Homeschool unit studies are a wonderful way to homeschool, but where do you begin? How do you build a unit study? It is easier than you think. Here is a simple step by step guide for building your next homeschool unit study.
If you love all things fall and harvest, like beautiful imperfect round pumpkins there are many wonderful ways to incorporate them into your homeschool routine. Pumpkins can be turned into math, science, and history lessons, but also so much more. For a pumpkin unit study, you really need no...
Unit studies are a great way to encourage students to research and explore interesting topics in great detail. Long used in the homeschooling arena, the unit study method is great for bringing families together to learn and explore alongside one another. If you're wondering if the unit study...
Besides the fact that nature studies are the best way to enjoy the world God created, I love the fact that they are so easy and require very little money or preparation (aside from a couple of good field guides and such). You really don’t have to have a very structured curriculum or one...
September is National Mushroom Month, its the perfect time to dive into a nature study on the topic. You really don’t need to wander farther than your own backyard, the next open field, or local state park to unearth your next nature study. There are so many things to learn...
Summer is upon us and the Fourth of July is just around the corner! In anticipation of our National Holiday I wanted to make some fun and FREE Patriotic themed mazes you can use with your children. Many of us are out of school for the Summer but...
