How do birds fly? How can planes carry so much cargo and still fly? What are the principles of flight? With the Flight Family Unit Study, you will learn all of this and more through hands-on fun! Below you can see the 10 topics from our Flight Family Unit Study and the hands-on activities we…
Magnificent Mammals: Books About Mammals for Kids
Reading is a wonderful way to nurture a child’s curiosity and help them to learn more about the world around them. If you’re looking to spark your child’s interest in mammals, get ready to hit the library, because I gathered 10 of the best books about mammals for you! Whether you’re looking to entertain or…
Children’s Books About the Rainforest
The rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, creating one of the most vibrant and diverse places on earth. What better way to introduce kids to the beauty and importance of the rainforest than through some amazing books?! I gathered children’s books about the rainforest for you and your little one…
Learn About Rainforests with a Family Unit Study
From the Amazon, Congo, and Daintree Rainforests, to the canopy layers and biodiversity, get ready to learn about rainforests in a fun, hands-on unit study! Did you know that rainforests cover around 6% of the Earth’s surface but are home to about half of the world’s wildlife? Or that there are more species of fish…
A Bewildering Reptiles Unit Study!
How much do you really know about reptiles? Get ready to be astonished as I tell you a little bit about our Reptiles Family Unit Study! Did you know that all reptiles shed their skin – even crocodiles and alligators? Or that the smallest snake in the world could curl up on a coin, while…
10 Children’s Books About the Solar System
If you have a little astronaut in the making, these 10 children’s books about the solar system are for YOU! They cover every planet in our solar system, from Mercury to Neptune, plus the Sun and dwarf planets that also call our solar system home. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books about the Solar System…
10 Children’s Books About Rocks
Rocks and gems and minerals, oh my! There is so much to learn—from the types of rocks and the rock cycle, to gems and birthstones and how we use rocks in everyday life. In my Rocks & Gems Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books…
Geology Unit Study for Kids: What Are Rocks?
Did you know that igneous rocks form when hot magma from a volcano cools? And that the word ‘igneous’ comes from the Latin word ignis, meaning ‘of fire?’ Or that some gems, like sapphire and fluorite, form in a whole rainbow of colours? There are so many interesting facts to learn in this Geology Unit…
10 Children’s Books About Weather
The weather is an absolutely fascinating topic to explore with children! From climate and temperature, to hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms, there are so many interesting topics to dive into. In my Weather Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children’s Books About Weather are the suggested books…
Exploring Colour with Fascinating Books
Do you have a little artist or lover of all things colour and rainbows? If so, they’re going to LOVE what I have for you today! This collection of books covers everything from colour theory, to famous artists like Jackson Pollack and Piet Mondrian, to fun fictional stories, and everything in between. In fact, they…