What was everyday life like as a pioneer child growing up on the frontier? What did they eat, wear, play with, and learn – and how did everyday life look without electricity, grocery stores, or ready-made toys? In our Life of a Pioneer Child Family Unit Study, we step back in time to explore daily…
Our Solar System Family Unit Study
If you have a little space-lover who’s always looking up at the sky, Our Solar System Family Unit Study is for you! I am so excited to share this unit study with you – a curiosity-filled adventure through space that you can enjoy right alongside your kids. In Our Solar System, you’ll explore all eight…
Science Of Flight Family Unit Study
How can planes carry so much cargo and still fly? What are the principles of flight? How do flying squirrels really fly? With the Science of Flight Family Unit Study, you will learn all of this and more through hands-on fun! In this post, I’m going to share the 10 topics from our Science of…
Winter Olympics History Timeline Freebie
The couch is well-worn in at this point as we watch and cheer on the Olympic Athletes! Have you been watching the Winter Olympics, too? You’ve likely heard that we have a brand new Family Unit Study called… you guessed it… The Winter Olympics! So today I wanted to give you a little glimpse inside…
Paper Airplane Activity | The Four Principles of Flight
If your little one has ever asked you, “How does a plane fly?” and you weren’t exactly sure how to answer, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to use a simple paper airplane activity to learn about the four principles of flight—with lots of fun and experimentation along the…
Halloween School | A Fun Lesson Plan for Halloween!
Imagine waking up every day in October and diving headfirst into the spirit of Halloween—making memories, having a blast with your kids, and sneaking in learning without anyone even noticing. That’s the idea behind Halloween School—your not-so-spooky plan for turning October into one big, epic educational adventure! When my kids were younger, this time of…
All About Me Unit Study for Homeschool
I’m thrilled to present the All About Me Unit Study—an engaging, hands-on unit study that will guide your children in discovering more about themselves, their families, and what makes them truly unique. Did you know that the word ‘unique’ is derived from the Latin word unicus, meaning ‘one and only?’ Have you ever wondered what…
Travel the World Through Architecture: A Hands-On Architecture Unit Study
Have you ever wondered why the Eiffel Tower stands so tall, why the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilts, or how the ancient Egyptians build the mighty pyramids? From soaring towers to massive walls and incredible landmarks, architecture tells the story of the people, places, and ideas that shaped our world. Every structure has a purpose,…
Setting Goals with Children: 5 Tips for Success!
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I make goals. I am a big believer in setting (and reaching) goals, and I want to instill this in my kids as well. Goals are not the be-all and end-all, they need to be flexible. But I also know that they can be amazingly effective. This speaks to…
Instrument Bingo Printable | Learning About the Orchestra
The other day, I was packing an order that included the Musical Instruments Family Unit Study and one of the printables caught my eye. The art is just so beautiful! I ended up flipping through the coursebook and each of the printables, reminiscing and remembering how much I LOVE unit. So today, I decided to…
