Did you know that simply spending time in nature can help your child develop important skills like problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and even healthy living habits? It’s true—outdoor play encourages imaginative thinking, self-discovery, an understanding of cause and effect, and a deep connection to the natural world.
There are so many incredible benefits to being outside! If you couldn’t already tell, it’s something I’m truly passionate about. That’s why I’m so excited to share a fantastic nature unit bundle with you today—one that helps kids learn about and fall in love with nature.
The Nature’s Child Family Unit Study Bundle is packed with hands-on fun that blends learning with the beauty of the world around us. From buzzing pollinators to the science of the sun and trees, from crafting instruments to stitching your own stuffie—the 5 included unit studies are designed to ignite imaginations and make learning something your whole family looks forward to.
Ready to take a peek inside? Let’s explore what each unit has in store!
Discover the Complete Nature Unit Bundle: Nature’s Child
The Nature’s Child Bundle includes the following Family Unit Studies:
🐝 Powerful Pollinators
🌤️ Sunshine Scientists
🌳 Backyard Naturalists
🎶 Exploring the Orchestra
🧶 Handwork Art Projects
What is a Family Unit Study?
But first… what exactly is a Family Unit Study?
Our family unit studies take one big theme—like Pollinators—and break it down into ten manageable, bite-sized learning topics.
This flexible format gives you the freedom to dive into learning at a pace that works for your family. Perhaps you do one topic per day, perhaps one per week. Whatever suits your fancy! You can learn everything you need to know and explore a topic from start to finish in about 1-2 hours each.
Dive in and watch the sparks of wonder ignite. Watch the child-led learning take off. Watch what happens when children are engaged in what they are learning!
Each of the 10 topics includes:
- an interesting fact,
- a discussion question,
- informative information,
- a curated YouTube video,
- a recommended book,
- a math or literacy enrichment question (with three difficulty levels),
- and an ultimate-can’t-be-beat hands-on activity!
Plus, all subjects are covered across the 10 topics! Geography, History, Science, Social Studies, Music, Art, Health, Literacy, and Math.
When everything connects across subjects, learning just makes more sense. Kids remember more, understand better, and actually enjoy the process. It’s the kind of learning that really sticks. 🙌
Before we dive into a season of exploring the natural world, I wanted to share a little something to make your homeschool days just a bit easier (because we all need that, right?).
Our Mini Homeschool Toolbox is a simple, go-to resource filled with helpful printables – like math charts, number lines, and writing supports – to keep your days organized and your lessons running smoothly.
It’s completely free and so handy to have on hand as you move through your homeschool routine. Simply enter your email address below, and a copy will be instantly delivered to your inbox.
Nature’s Child Family Unit Study Bundle
Let’s take a closer look at the five Family Unit Studies included in the Nature’s Child Bundle and the topics covered in each.
Powerful Pollinators Family Unit Study
Pollinators is a fun and engaging unit study that combines science and environmental education. Learn all about well-known pollinators, and prepare to be surprised with one or two you likely don’t know about… yet!
In Powerful Pollinators, you will explore these 10 topics:
1. What is a Pollinator?
2. The Importance of Pollinators
3. Pollen and Pollination
4. Flower Anatomy
5. Honey Bees
6. Solitary Bees
7. Hummingbirds
8. Butterflies
9. Black and White Ruffed Lemur
10. Planting for Pollinators
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Sneak Peek: Think all pollinators buzz or flutter? Think again! In Topic 9 of Powerful Pollinators, you’ll explore the unique role of the Black and White Ruffed Lemur and discover how this amazing mammal helps plants thrive in Madagascar’s forests.
Sunshine Scientists Family Unit Study
Explore the fascinating facets of the sun, ranging from its influence on the seasons and the summer solstice to the scientific principles behind shadows, sundials, sunsets, solar power, and more.
In Sunshine Scientists, you will explore these 10 topics:
1. All About the Sun
2. The Sun & The Seasons
3. Summer Solstice
4. The Science of Shadows
5. What is a Sundial?
6. Heat and Light
7. What Makes a Sunset?
8. Solar Power
9. Sun Pictures
10. Sun Safety
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Sneak Peek: In Topic 7 of Sun Science, you will learn all about what makes a sunset and the vibrant colors that go along with it. Your child will have the opportunity to create their own sunset picture and bring out their inner artist!
Backyard Naturalists Family Unit Study
Learn about tree and bird identification, how to use a compass, and the beautiful intersection between nature and art.
In Backyard Naturalists, you will explore these 10 topics:
1. What is Nature?
2. Using a Field Journal
3. Colors in Nature
4. Trees
5. Tree Identification
6. Birds
7: Backyard Birds
8. Insects
9. What is a Compass?
10. Nature & Art
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Sneak Peek: Did you know there are 100,000 species of trees in the world? In Topic 5, Tree Identification, your child will learn the characteristics to look for when identifying the species of trees.
Exploring the Orchestra Family Unit Study
Learn all about the orchestra and the families of instruments: string, woodwind, brass, and percussion. Next, have a blast creating your own instruments to experiment with sound!
1. What is an Orchestra?
2. What is a Conductor?
3. The String Family
4. The Woodwind Family
5. The Brass Family
6. The Percussion Family
7. What is Tempo?
8. What is Timbre?
9. Edvard Grieg
10. Georges Bizet
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Sneak peek: This unit study explores a wide variety of musical instruments and their sounds. Your child will have the opportunity to step into the roles of a conductor, a musician, and even an instrument maker—learning and developing new skills with each experience along the way.
Handwork Art Projects Family Unit Study
Discover the tactile world of Handwork Art Projects! In this unit, you will explore wet felting, knitting, braiding, weaving, sewing, and more—and at the end, you’ll create your very own stuffie to tie together all of your learning!
In Handwork Art Projects, you will explore these 10 topics:
1. What is Wool?
2. Sheep and Wool Production
3. All About Knitting
4. What is Finger Knitting?
5. All About Weaving
6. What is Finger Weaving?
7. Sewing Basics
8. How to Sew Buttons
9. Sewing for Function
10. Sewing for Fun!
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Sneak Peek: With the provided templates, your child will have the exciting opportunity to design and create their very own stuffie. They’ll enjoy choosing the shape, selecting the stitching style, and picking out their favorite colors. It’s a joy to watch their unique creation come to life.
There you have the five fascinating topics included in the Nature’s Child Bundle—all broken down into 10 bite-sized learning sections.
Let Mother Nature be your guide as you and your children embark on five beautifully crafted unit studies, each with a rich focus on nature, creativity, and hands-on learning. Whether you’re looking to deepen your connection to the natural world or keep little minds curious and engaged, Nature’s Child Family Unit Study Bundle has everything you need.
To learn more and browse samples, visit the How Wee Learn shop today!
Nature’s Child Family Unit Study Bundle
https://shop.howweelearn.com/products/natures-child-bundle
Thank you so much for reading, my friend!
xo
Sarah
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