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    How to Create Homeschool Unit Studies - 2016-08-06 11:45:00-04

I think the best way to explain homeschool unit studies is to share how I create them.  First, let’s start with what a unit study is.  Basically, it is a thematic study of a topic that integrates all the subject areas you normally teach in your homeschool.

How Can You Create Homeschool Unit Studies
For Your Family?

Keep a running list of topics that interest your family.  Alternate topics so that all your kids get to study something they truly enjoy.

Once you choose a topic for your unit study, start looking for resources that your family can read to learn more about the chosen topic.  I choose a book we can read aloud together.  This helps tie all the ages together as we discuss that book.

From there, I try to find a book for each child to read on his level.

Depending on the ages of your kids, have them write about their book.

• Young Kids –  let them narrate what they read.  Mom types out the narration.  The next day have your child copy his narration.
• Middle-Aged Kids –  write narration themselves.
• Older Kids – journal “about’ their readings.  Write their thoughts about their readings.

Find other activities for subject areas.  I’ve listed some general ideas below, as well as a specific activity if you did a unit on the ocean.

1. Language – Copy a paragraph (or sentence) from the book your child is reading. Make a few mistakes as you copy from the book. Let your child correct the mistakes.
2. Vocabulary – Have each child learn 2-3 new words related to the topic.  Then have the students include their new words in their writings.
3. History – Research the history of that topic (use variety of topics). Watch a video about the historical aspects of the topic.
4. Science – Find a few science experiments that relate to your topic.  Not sure what to do?  Use pinterest.
5. Math – Create 5-10 word problems about the chosen topic.
6. Art – Draw, paint or sculpture about that topic.
7. Writing – Write a story related to the topic.
8. Bible – Research what God says about the topic. Or discuss the Biblical perspective of the topic.
9. Research – Find a project at your child’s level for him to present to your family.  This might include a research paper, craft project, art project, poem, story, science project, etc.

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