Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a real Canadian bear? Or that Christopher Robin was a real little boy whose stuffed animals helped inspire Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore? And have you ever wondered how a simple game of Poohsticks became a tradition enjoyed around the world? Welcome to the warm and wonderful world…
Bring Winnie to Life! Free Winnie the Pooh Shadow Puppets
There’s something a little magical about watching a few simple characters come to life through light and shadows. With no elaborate stage or fancy supplies, children can create an entire world of their own! This kind of imaginative play fits so perfectly with the story of little Christopher Robin Milne. As a boy, he played…
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,…
All About Me! Hands-On Family Unit Study
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…
Balancing Bird: Halloween Edition! Make a Balancing Bat
Have you ever played with a balancing bird before? You know, the birds that balance by their beak on the tip of your finger? They are such a fun little toy and are wonderful for introducing concepts like weight, gravity, balance, and counterbalance! Today, I’m going to show you how to make your very own…
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…
