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Flat Stanley
Fire Smart Pack
Family History
The Flat Stanley US Unit Study is a 33-page unit study
· designed to last for an entire year – or longer
· targets Elementary & Middle School students
· teaches:
o the dying art of letter writing
o how to properly address a letter
o addressing an envelope
o the importance of Thank You notes
· includes:
o copy work
o The Pledge of Allegiance
o Links to the National Anthem and other patriotic songs
o Field trip ideas
o the two-letter abbreviations for each state
o state capitals
o quizzes and answers
Family History
Fire Smart Pack
Family History
The Family History Unit Study is a 25-page unit study
· designed to last for two months or longer
· targets Elementary & Middle School students
· directions broken down into five assignments – most of which revolve around visits to grandparents or an older person in your child’s life
· includes:
o spelling words
o copy work
o a family tree activity
o five pages of interview questions
o pages needed to make a 7-page “Our Family History” keepsake
The author also has a separate children’s book, Nana Moves In
Fire Smart Pack
Fire Smart Pack
Fire Smart Pack
The Fire Smart Pack: A Fire Safety Resource for All Ages is an 18-page unit created to give you fire safety ideas for years. It contains:
· 12 activities - from elementary to high school
· 12 writing prompts - from easy dictation to high school research
· 12 sayings for copy work - from short & sweet to Scripture
· 4 poems about fire
· 1 coloring page
· a maze (with solution)
· and links to worksheets of various types
Mix & match or use an idea each year and have your fire safety planned out for you.
Backyard Series
Backyard Butterfly
Backyard Wildflower
Backyard Wildflower
Don’t study just any old butterfly; instead study YOUR butterflies – those who live in your own backyard. The Backyard Butterfly Unit Study is a 26-page unit
· designed to last for one summer
· targets Elementary students
· directions specific to sunny and rainy days
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o art ideas
o word search
o learn the parts of a butterfly
o learn the difference between a butterfly & a moth
Backyard Wildflower
Backyard Wildflower
Backyard Wildflower
Don’t study just any old wildflower; instead study YOUR wildflowers – those who live in your own neighborhood. The Backyard Wildflower Unit Study is a 19-page unit
· designed to last for one summer
· targets Elementary students
· directions specific to sunny and rainy days
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o art ideas
o learn the parts of a flower
o learn the life cycle of a flower
Backyard Bird
Backyard Wildflower
Backyard Bird
Don’t study just any old bird; instead study YOUR birds – those who live in your own backyard. The Backyard Bird Unit Study is a 26-page unit
· designed to last an entire year
· targets Elementary students
· directions specific to each season & extra ideas to do all year
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o discussion questions
o art ideas
o science experiments
o basic bird anatomy
o a who’s who bird quiz
Backyard Tree
Backyard Lessons for Littles
Backyard Bird
Don’t study just any old tree instead study YOUR tree – one that lives in your own backyard. The Backyard Tree Unit Study is an 18-page unit
· designed to last an entire year
· targets Elementary students
· directions specific to each season & extra ideas to do all year
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o poetry
o art ideas
o math suggestions
o field trip ideas
o parts of a tree
o tree life cycle
Backyard Pond
Backyard Lessons for Littles
Backyard Lessons for Littles
Don’t study just any old pond (or stream); instead study YOUR pond (or stream) – one that resides in your own neighborhood. The Backyard Pond Unit Study is a 20-page unit
· designed to last for an entire year
· targets Elementary & Middle School students
· directions specific to each season & extra ideas to do all year
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o art ideas
o science experiments
o a scavenger hunt
Backyard Lessons for Littles
Backyard Lessons for Littles
Backyard Lessons for Littles
The newest addition to the Backyard series, Backyard Lessons for Littles, is a 15-page unit study
· designed to last for 2 years
· targets pre-K and early elementary
· includes:
o both season-specific and year-round lessons
o both scavenger hunt by list and by pictures
o a list of simple supplies
o uses the outdoors as the classroom
Other Unit Studies
Create a mock election
Create a mock election
Create a mock election
Create a Mock Election is an 8-page mini unit designed
· for homeschool groups or larger families
· to last for 2 weeks to 1 month
· for Middle School students
· includes:
o step-by-step directions
o creating & running a campaign
o voting and post-election follow-up
Forensics
Create a mock election
Create a mock election
The Forensics Unit Study is a 22-page unit that allows you to customize this topic to your child’s interests
· designed to last for one to two months
· targets Middle School students
· directions focus on various aspects for Forensics: crime scenes, fingerprinting, blood and DNA
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o a list of forensics terms
o a crossword puzzle
o field trip ideas
o an end-of-unit quiz with answers
Iditarod
Create a mock election
Siblings - Stop the Rivalry, Start the Revelry
The Iditarod Unit Study is a 17-page unit
· designed to last for one to two months
· targets Elementary & Middle School students
· includes:
o an extensive book/resource list
o a list of needed supplies
o spelling words
o writing prompts
o copy work
o discussion questions
o history
o geography
o art
o a backpack craft (geared towards the younger student)
o an Alaska Iditarod Booklet (geared towards the older student)
Siblings - Stop the Rivalry, Start the Revelry
Siblings - Stop the Rivalry, Start the Revelry
Siblings - Stop the Rivalry, Start the Revelry
Siblings – Stop the Rivalry, Start the Revelry is a 28-page unit study
· designed to last for 2 months or more
· geared towards upper Elementary & Middle grades
· includes:
o Book List
o Little Blue Book Discussion
o Word Research
o Our Family Jokes
o Our Family Stories
o Our Family Strengths
o The Compliment Game
o My Sibling and Me
o My Sibling and Me Worksheet
o Sibling Coloring Page
o Copy Work
o Sibling Crossword Puzzle
o Writing Prompts
o Answers
A Gentle Introduction to Homeschooling
Siblings - Stop the Rivalry, Start the Revelry
A Gentle Introduction to Homeschooling
A Gentle Introduction to Homeschooling is a more robust, 12-page resource with over 400 holidays to celebrate throughout the year
· designed to last for an entire year – or longer
· targets Pre-K students
· includes:
o holidays that are:
§ big
§ small
§ important
§ insignificant
o a general, relaxed pre-K schedule
o school day ideas that are:
§ creative
§ silly
§ intentional
§ competitive
§ physical
§ responsible
§ artistic
§ musical