Is there anything more exciting to a child than a celebration on the calendar? Birthdays, holidays, and the little traditions your family looks forward to each year bring so many chances to learn together! That’s why I’m excited to share the Celebrating Together Family Unit Study Bundle! It brings five holiday unit studies together, with…
Let’s Cook! A Fun Cooking Unit Study for Kids
Did you know breakfast literally means “breaking a fast,” chicken nuggets were first created in the 1950s, and there are more than 400 different types of pasta? Every meal has something new to teach us! Cooking with kids is a wonderful way to build practical kitchen skills while bringing history, geography, math, science, literacy, and…
How to Assemble and Use Your Unit Study Journal
One of my favorite parts of our Family Unit Studies is the unit study journal included with each one. It gives your child a place to record interesting facts, draw pictures, ask new questions, and share what stood out to them along the way. The journal is meant to be used throughout the unit study,…
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…
Planes, Trains, and Things That Go! Transportation Unit Study
What do race cars, hot air balloons, tractors, and sailboats all have in common? They each help people or objects travel from one place to another – but they do it in very different ways! From wheels rolling across the ground to helicopter blades spinning through the air, transportation is filled with fascinating science, clever…
Mythical Creature Books for Kids: 10 Magical Favorites
Dragons, unicorns, mermaids, fairies, and creatures that are wonderfully strange and sometimes a little bit scary – mythical creatures have been capturing imaginations for centuries! If your children love wondering what if? and getting lost in stories about creatures that could never quite exist, books are such a lovely way to explore these fascinating legends…
Make a DIY Pan Flute: A Mythical Music Activity for Kids
Have you ever wondered what kind of music a mythical creature might make? In ancient Greek mythology, satyrs were often connected with Pan, the god of forests, music, and nature, and they were frequently imagined dancing and playing music in the wild. Today, I’m sharing a fun, hands-on activity from our Mythical Creatures Family Unit…
Dragons, Fairies, and Magical Beasts! Mythical Creatures Unit Study
What do you get when you mix a lion with an eagle? Where might a fairy live? Could a creature really rise from its own ashes? And what would happen if you let a roll of the dice decide which animal parts your monster gets? Welcome to the wonderfully strange, mysterious, and downright fun world…
10 Chemistry Books for Kids That Make Science Fun
Bubbling reactions, colorful experiments, and everyday kitchen ingredients that can do amazing things – chemistry is all around us! If your children have been asking questions about how things change, mix, fizz, or react, books are such a wonderful place to begin exploring together. Because truly… a great book can spark curiosity that lasts a…
Make a Bath Bomb! Explore the Science Behind the Fizz
Have you ever dropped a bath bomb into water and watched it fizz, bubble, and disappear? It’s fun to watch, but have you ever stopped to wonder why it happens? That’s something we focus on throughout our Family Unit Studies. Every hands-on activity is paired with simple, kid-friendly explanations that help children understand what’s happening…
