Have you ever wondered what your day would look like if you lived hundreds – or even thousands – of years ago? You might be gathering food along the Nile, helping with chores on a pioneer homestead, or listening to music in a medieval village. And the stories you hear might be filled with dragons, mermaids, and other legendary creatures!
I’m excited to share our Time Travelers Family Unit Study Bundle with you, which brings together five Family Unit Studies. Through hands-on learning, you’ll flood a miniature Nile River, shake cream into butter, make a lute-inspired instrument, and learn all about the people and stories of the past.
Ready to head back in time? Below, I’m sharing the topics included in each unit study and a peek at some of the activities you will enjoy together!
Time Travelers Family Unit Study Bundle
The Time Travelers Bundleย includes the following five Family Unit Studies:
๐บ Ancient Egypt
๐ด Life of a Pioneer Child
๐ฆ Mythical Creatures
๐ฐ Medieval Times
๐ The Maya Civilization (Coming December 2026)
What is a Family Unit Study?
But firstโฆ what exactly is a Family Unit Study?
Our family unit studies take one big themeโlike Medieval Timesโand breaks it down into ten manageable, bite-sized learning topics. This 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-canโt-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. Itโs the kind of learning that really sticks. ๐
Before we head back in time, I wanted to share a little something to make your homeschool days just a bit easier (because we all need that, right?).
Ourย Mini Homeschool Toolboxย is a simple, go-to resource filled with helpful printables โ like math charts, number lines, and writing supports โ to keep your days organized and your lessons running smoothly.
Itโs 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.
A Peek Inside the Time Travelers Bundle
Letโs take a closer look at the five Family Unit Studies included in the Time Travelers Bundleย and the topics covered in each.
Ancient Egypt Unit Study
Welcome to Ancient Egypt, where you will explore pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphs, archaeology, and the incredible world along the Nile.ย Let’s journey back thousands of years and discover one of the most fascinating civilizations in history!
In the Ancient Egypt Unit Study, you will learn about these 10 topics:
- Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
- The Nile River
- Pharaohs
- Pyramids
- Gods and Goddesses
- Mummies and the Afterlife
- Hieroglyphs
- Egyptian Art and Symbols
- Ancient Egyptian Animals
- Archaeology and Discoveries
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Sneak Peek:ย How could a flooding river help farmers grow food? In Topic 2 of Ancient Egypt, you will build a miniature Nile River and watch what happens when its waters overflow! With the Flooding the Nile Simulation, you’ll see how the river’s yearly floods helped turn dry land into fertile farmland.
Life of a Pioneer Child Unit Study
Welcome to the Life of a Pioneer Child, where days are filled with hard work, tough choices, and plenty of imaginative fun along the way. It’s time to break out the slate and chalk and step back in time to pioneer days!
In Life of a Pioneer Child, you will explore the following 10 topics:
- Setting Out on a Journey
- Making a New Home
- Daily Chores & Responsibilities
- Food & Cooking
- Clothes & Sewing
- Games & Toys
- Going to School
- Working on the Homestead
- Surviving & Adapting
- Community Life
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Sneak Peek:ย Get ready to shake, shake, shake your way to homemade butter! In Topic 4 of Life of a Pioneer Child, you’ll learn how pioneer families prepared their food from scratch, then try making your own bread and butter. Your child will turn cream into butter by shaking it in a jar – and spread it on warm skillet bread for a taste of pioneer life!
Mythical Creatures Unit Study
Step into a world of dragons, mermaids, unicorns, griffins, and more with the Mythical Creatures Family Unit Study! Explore legendary creatures from cultures around the world through hands-on learning in history, geography, science, art, literacy, math, and more.
In Mythical Creatures, you will learn about the following 10 topics:
- Dragons
- ย Unicorns
- Mermaids
- Werewolves
- Griffins and Hippogriffs
- Phoenixes and Firebirds
- Mythical Forest Beings
- Fairies and Nature Spirits
- Centaurs and Satyrs
- Chimera and Hybrid Monsters
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Sneak Peek: What might a mermaid hear beneath the waves? In Topic 3 of Mythical Creatures, you’ll learn about mermaid legends from around the world, then make your own Underwater Listening Device! You will use a plastic bottle to listen to sounds in a tub of water and compare them with sounds in the air.
Medieval Times Unit Study
Travel back to a time filled with knights, castles, and bustling markets! Design your own coat of arms, build a catapult, and discover how people lived, worked, and shared stories in medieval times.
In Medieval Times Unit Study, you will explore the following 10 topics:
- Daily Life in Medieval Times
- Medieval Food and Farming
- Medieval Trades and Guilds
- Medieval Storytelling
- Medieval Music and Instruments
- Castles and Fortifications
- Knights and Armor
- Heraldry and Coats of Arms
- Medieval Science and Inventions
- Maps and Exploration
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Sneak Peek: It’s time to make some medieval music! In Topic 5 of Medieval Times, you’ll learn about the instruments that filled castles and villages with sound, then make your own lute-inspired instrument using a tissue box and rubber bands. You will pluck the “strings,” try a simple rhythm, and compare which rubber bands make higher or lower sounds.
The Maya Civilization Unit Study
Coming Soon December 2026
Step back in time with The Maya Civilization Family Unit Study! From towering pyramids and ancient ball games to farming, art, and skywatching, you’ll learn about the ancient Maya and the traditions their communities continue today.
In The Maya Civilization Unit Study, you will learn about the following 10 topics:
- Where the Maya Lived
- Great Maya Cities
- Daily Life and Agriculture
- Maya Mathematics
- Calendar and Astronomy
- Art, Symbols and Glyphs
- Government and Social Structures
- Maya Sports
- Religion and Sacred Sites
- Decline and Legacy of the Maya
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There you have the five Family Unit Studies in our Time Travelers Bundle, each broken down into ten bite-sized learning topics.
From everyday chores to remarkable inventions and stories passed down through generations, the past gives your family so much to learn and talk about. Where will your time-traveling adventure begin?
Visit the How Wee Learn shop to learn more and browse samples!
Time Travelers Family Unit Study Bundle
https://shop.howweelearn.com/products/time-travelers-bundle
Thanks so much for reading, friend!
xo
Sarah
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