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Literature Based
Homeschool Unit Studies

Home >> Homeschool Resources >> Homeschool Unit Studies

My children are not the type who sit quietly and gladly work on worksheets!

But whilst they are not interested in 'lessons', I do want to introduce them to as much knowledge and frames of reference as possible. For us, a multi-pronged approach works wonders- and makes for wonderful relaxed homeschooling.

Unit Studies - reading aloud

Homeschooling with literature

In putting together our thematic units I usually start with a fictional book related to the subject of the project. This is your 'hook' to get them interested. I almost always use this book as a read-aloud, but sometimes we listen to it as an audio book.

If I sense some interest in the subject, then I begin adding other resources. (If not, then leave it – a reference point has been made and you can come back to it later. At the very least you have all read a good book!)

Begin adding resources. A book will give your child some knowledge. A game will reinforce that. A book, game, website, video, craft, colouring book and outing on the same theme totally immerses your child in the subject – who can forget a subject then? Homeschool success!

If I can catch the children's interest, then we may do a project all in a rush – this was the case with the Ancient Egypt unit.

But usually it's a little here, a little there. Projects often disappear for a long time – superseded by a new passion. Or they take wild tangents and become new and completely different projects! There is no hurry! The connection is made – the interest established. And we have captured the fun of homeschooling!!!

Relaxed Homeschooling

Science
Electricity for Kids. Lots of ideas for studying electricity.

Geography
Around the World in 80 Days. Using literature is a great way to homeschool - and Jules Vernes' Around the World in 80 days is a fantastic way to approach geography for kids! History
NEW - When Hitler Met Pink Rabbit. Lots of ideas for studying World War II.

By the Great Horn Spoon by sid Fleischman is a grat way of introducing gold rush activites. Enter the era of the California gold rush!

Stig of the Dump - another homeschool unit studies history resource. Take a look at Stone Age People through this wonderful childrens' book.

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