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Literature Based
Homeschool Unit Studies

Home >> 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 Projects often disappear for a long time – superseded by a new passion.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
NEW - Home School Science. Lots of ideas for studying electricty.

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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