The third week of our summer homeschool unit inspired by Little House on the Prairie was enjoyable despite the heatwave. We experienced successes and setbacks, from gardening efforts to failed yogurt-making. The hands-on activities fostered skill development and family cooperation, mirroring the challenges faced by the Ingalls family in the book.
Tag: Homeschooling
Making Prairie Soda Biscuits {Engaging Homeschool}
Integrating food into homeschool lessons brings history alive, as seen with prairie soda biscuits from “Little House on the Prairie.” This hands-on activity enhances understanding of pioneer life and food scarcity while developing cooking skills. Discussions on historical challenges and comparisons with modern conveniences deepen learning, making education memorable and engaging for children.
How to Make Hay Sticks
Homeschooling allows for meaningful learning through daily activities, as demonstrated by a recent hay stick-making project with children. This hands-on experience echoed the themes of their Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, promoting cooperation, perseverance, and respect for resources while connecting history with practical skills in a familial setting.
Making a Doll’s Hammock
Homeschooling allows for organic learning through hands-on projects, like making a doll’s hammock, which integrates skills such as knot-tying, problem-solving, and creativity. Rooted in a Little House on the Prairie unit, this activity emphasizes the importance of practical skills, fostering independence, confidence, and meaningful connections to history.
My Little House Craft Book {Review}
My Little House Craft Book by Carolyn Strom Collins is a valuable resource for homeschooling families, blending hands-on crafts with Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series. It fosters experiential learning and multi-age engagement through activities that reinforce historical understanding. Its timeless content creates lasting family memories and connections to pioneer life.
Herons in the UK: A Homeschool Pond Study {Week 19}
The joy of homeschooling is highlighted through a pond study focused on Grey Herons in the UK, emphasizing the adaptability of learning in natural environments. Observations around the pond foster critical thinking and patience in children. This study integrates wildlife research, conservation discussions, and creative learning, embodying meaningful educational experiences.
Encouraging Independent Learners
One of my goals of home schooling is to end up with independent learners. I LOVE working and learning along side my children.  It is one of my greatest pleasures. And it is one I am loath to give up. However, I do want to move the children one more step towards independence. I have been……
Farmer Boy {Little House on the Prairie Unit Study}
This hands-on homeschool week, part of a Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, centers on the book Farmer Boy. Families engage in cooking, crafting, and farm-related activities, emphasizing experiential learning. Projects include gardening, making traditional foods, and home renovations, promoting skills like patience, responsibility, and cooperation among children.
Making a Prairie Loaf {Incr-Edible Science}
The author reflects on the enriching experience of homeschooling through a practical activity: making a prairie loaf as part of a unit study on “Little House on the Prairie.” This hands-on project combines history, science, and cooking, illustrating pioneer life. The children engage in fermentation, ultimately appreciating their edible creation.
How to Make a Prairie Peg Rail
If you’ve ever fallen in love with the timeless simplicity of Little House on the Prairie or found yourself inspired by the hardworking, resourceful spirit of Farmer Boy, then chances are you’ve admired the quiet beauty of the everyday objects from that period. Among these humble, practical items is the prairie peg rail, a long wooden rail lined with……
Little House Books for Younger Readers Review
The Little House Books for Younger Readers introduce simplified retellings of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories, making them accessible to preschool and early elementary children. Praised for their beautiful illustrations and engaging storytelling, these books foster curiosity and learning, despite a repetitive use of the word “said.” They are highly recommended for families and educational settings.
The Ash Tree in the Summer {Pond Study – Week 18}
In week 18 of the one-year pond study, the focus is on the Ash tree’s summer transformation. The children observe the shift from spring flowers to lush foliage, engaging in hands-on learning by examining leaves and practicing botanical vocabulary. They discuss the tree’s seasonal changes and anticipate future observations in autumn.
How to Make a Button Lamp
In the 1800s, families living on the American prairie didn’t always have access to store-bought candles or lanterns. Instead, pioneers used what they had—metal buttons, scraps of cloth, bits of fat or grease—to create small, handy lights known as button lamps. Made famous again thanks to Little House on the Prairie, these tiny lamps offered just enough……
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.
How to Make a Button String {Little House on the Prairie}
This post describes a hands-on craft inspired by the Little House on the Prairie Unit Study, where children create a button string, a traditional pioneer toy. The activity promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and historical learning, while also fostering quality parent-child bonding time through a simple, enjoyable craft project.