For the past couple of years, I’ve been working on curating a unit study on Mesopotamia. It’s been a bit of a labour of love. I’ve created a six week planner, project books for a variety of projects, as well as individual lessons and videos. I’ve also made notepages, science experiments and art studies. Most……
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Adventure Box {Homeschool Unit Studies}
An adventure box is the perfect way to help your children become excited about learning! I first learnt about adventure boxes from Heather, who uses them as summer adventure boxes. I liked the idea so much I began using them for a book unit or history unit. In fact, we have used adventure boxes for……
The Chronicles of Narnia Unit Study
We will be carrying out the Chronicles of Narnia unit study over the next year and will be using all of C S Lewis’ books from the series. I am so excited about teaching my girls literature this year. We will be using these books to explore both literature and language skills. The Chronicles of……
Little Town on the Prairie {Little House Unit Study}
As we round the home run of our Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, I can feel the pace gently slowing—for all of us. While we’re still being productive, something else has taken centre stage: hours and hours of imaginative play inside the little house. The kind of deep, absorbed make-believe that childhood is made……
The Long Winter {Little House on the Prairie Unit Study}
By the end of Week 6 of the Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, the family has deeply embraced prairie life. With preparations for the Long Winter underway, they’ve created a warm home filled with handmade items and shared experiences. Children actively participate, learning essential skills and the significance of pioneer life through hands-on projects.
How to Chop Wood
Hands-on learning enriches homeschool experiences, particularly through activities like chopping wood and creating a wood store for a Little House on the Prairie unit study. These practical tasks not only make history tangible for children but also teach survival skills, responsibility, and teamwork, fostering a deeper understanding of pioneer life.
Little House in the Big Woods
This week initiated a ten-week summer unit study based on “Little House on the Prairie.” Focusing on “Little House in the Big Woods,” activities included transforming a playhouse and engaging in pioneer skills like cooking and crafting. The family enjoyed hands-on experiences while deepening their understanding of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories.
Little House on the Prairie Adventure Box
Welcome to our biggest and most exciting project yet. A Little House on the Prairie Homeschool Unit Study! Over the next ten weeks, our homeschool is stepping into the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder for a fully immersive Little House on the Prairie summer. It’s hands-on, affordable, skill-building, and packed with joy. I can’t wait to……