Ready to let creativity and exploration bloom? In this colorful unit study, we’ll explore the science and makeup of flowers while also improving skills around reading, math, art, and more.
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France Unit: Matisse-inspired collage craft
Later in his life, French artist Henri Matisse became famous for brightly colored collages of paper, and it was often said that he “painted” with his scissors.
Level 1: Insects + Spiders Unit
This unit is all about the creepy, crawly little creatures that outnumber us by millions! 🐝🐛🦋🐞🐜🦟🦗🕷(But don’t worry—they’re actually much more interesting than scary!) You will learn about a few specific insects and spiders while also refining your child’s fine and gross motor skills, crafting, and even taking a field trip or two.
Level 1: Spring Unit
Spring is one of the four seasons. Let’s welcome spring with some of our favorite books and hopefully a visit to a local garden or farm!
Level 1: Castles Unit
This unit is full of fun history about medieval times in Western Europe. We will examine many parts of life during the feudal system of the dark ages—but with a kid friendly spin. Huzzah!
Castles Unit: DIY cardboard castle with drawbridge
We’re kicking off our castles unit with a royal structure of our own!
Level 1: Rivers, Lakes + Ponds Unit
Let’s hit the water this week with a unit study packed with animal and plant science! (Plus a lot of art, math, phonics work, and more!)
Level 1: Rocks Unit
This week’s lessons are rich with science lesson and experiments that will have your child putting on their geologist hat.
Quilts Unit: Paper shape making quilt activity
Let’s explore some shapes as we make our own patterns with this activity.
Level 1: Light, Shadows + Rainbows Unit
Our activities this week are full of bright ideas! 💡 We will learn about light, the shadows that are created when it is blocked, and the beautiful colors that are seen when we send it through a prism.