Unit studies make it easy to teach different ages at the same time by using a multi-level strategy. They can be hands-on, literature-based, or even nature-based.
Experience tell us that the most important educational lesson we can teach early learners is to fall in love with learning itself. ~ Steve Lambert
Unit studies typically encompass all of the scholastic subjects through the study of one topic, although they can be specific to a single subject. Since it is easier to teach different ages the same topics with multi-level unit studies, they are popular among homeschoolers wanting to keep all of their children on similar topics at the same time.
Insight into using unit studies
Notebooking, lapbooking, timelines, and other resources are often used in conjunction with unit studies. You can read more about those topics, learn more about specific unit study curriculum providers, and more below.
Reviews of Unit Study Resources For Homeschooling
Suggested books
Unit Studies Made Easy by Valerie Bendt
From amazon.com Valerie's popular book How to Create Your Own Unit Study is back! This updated, expanded version includes all four of Valerie s previously published unit study books in one big volume: How to Create Your Own Unit Study, The Unit Study Idea Book, For the Love of Reading, and Success with Unit Studies.
Home Learning Year By Year by Rebecca Rupp
From amazon.com Finally, homeschoolers have a comprehensive guide to designing a homeschool curriculum, from one of the country's foremost homeschooling experts. Rebecca Rupp presents a structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through high school.
Unit study resources from other websites:
Homeschooling Styles: Unit Studies is an article about unit studies by Valerie Bendt archived from Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers
Big List of Unit Study Hands-On (and Hands-Off) Curriculum by Tina's Dynamic Homeschool
The Ultimate Guide To Planning a Homeschool Unit Study from Jessica at The Waldock Way
Homeschool Helper Online
Homeschool Helper Online has currently free units available through the site, each of which has corresponding worksheets and library lists. They also offer lapbooking and notebooking resources.
