Spring Unit: Rabbit texture craft
For this art activity, we will be examining the idea of texture in art through a simple rabbit drawing of our own.
Greece: Simple Acropolis craft
The Acropolis is one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Part of why it has been able to last so long is the strength of its column design. Let’s learn more about that with this activity today that will also help reinforce shapes for younger children.
Level 2: Snow and Arctic Supplies
Here’s what you need for our Level 2 Snow and Arctic Units.
Level 2: Arctic Unit
For our Arctic Unit, we’ll be exploring the northernmost part of the planetāand getting to know some of the people and animals who call it home! We’ll also explore how the hemispheres work together while strengthening your child’s math, literacy, and fine motor skills.
Level 2: Snow Unit
Whether the world is a little more wintry by your house or not, this week’s unit will give you and your child the opportunity to explore a variety of snow activities first-hand.
Level 1: Arctic Unit
This week, we’re taking a journey north to explore the Arctic! We’ll take a closer look at the land, the animal residents, and the people who call the Arctic Circle home.
Level 1: Snow Unit
Whether it’s blizzards and forts or snowmen and snowflakes, there’s no denying that snow means fun for kids. In this seasonal unit study, we’ll break down basics of your favorite flakes from a scientific, mathematical, and artistic point of view.
Greece: Ancient urn story activity
Much of what we know about life in Ancient Greece has actually been learned from their pottery. That’s because their pottery was often decorated with depictions of their popular myths and early Mediterranean life.
Greece: Felt Olympic games wreath craft
In the original Greek Olympic games, the winner of an event wasn’t given a gold, silver, or bronze medal like they are in the Olympics today. instead, they received a wreath of leaves! Let’s make our own leaf crown (and work those fine motor skills!) using this simple tutorial. What you need: green felt thinContinue reading “Greece: Felt Olympic games wreath craft”
Level 2 Snow: Hibernation diorama
Get ready for a play-based look at hibernation with this simple diorama project!
Level 2 Arctic: Fox camouflage craft
The arctic fox is a master camouflage artist. But why is this a resourceful ability for an animal? Let’s exlpore how camouflage works for the fox with this simple craft.
Level 2 Arctic: Hemispheres activity
Let’s break down the world’s hemispheres, longitude, and latitude with this simple, hands-on craft!
Level 2: Outer Space Unit
Let’s shoot for the stars this week! Outer space is often one of children’s favorite topics to learn about, and we’ve packed this unit with play-based science, math, literacy, gross motor skill work, and more to help your little one dream big.
Level 2: India Unit
Pack your bagsāat least in your imaginations!ābecause this week, we’re headed to India to learn more about this amazing country. From the animals and architecture to the language and cuisine, your child will be immersed in Indian culture and gain a hands-on understanding of what life is like there (and how it might not be so different from your own!).
Level 2: India and Outer Space Supplies
Here’s what you need for our India and Outer Space Units.
Level 1: India and Outer Space Supplies
Here’s what you need for Week 1: India: Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon): Good Night India by Nitya Khemka Same, Same But Different by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw (or listen to this read aloud) Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala by Meenal Patel (or listen to this read aloud) FestivalContinue reading “Level 1: India and Outer Space Supplies”
Level 1: India Unit
Get ready to explore India with all your senses, from the smells and tastes to the beautiful music and architecture. (Plus, plenty of native Indian animals!)
Level 1: Outer Space Unit
Welcome to our Outer Space Unit! This unit is Space Jam-packed with the coolest activities! (Sorry, we just couldnāt help ourselves!) We are going to learn about our solar system, the phases of the moon š and space exploration š.
India: Week 4
For our final week, we’ll meet some India natives, from a famous mathmetician to some of the animals who call this country home. We’ll also work on autobiographies, practice some natural dyeing techniques, and end the week with a sweet local favorite.
India: Week 3
This week, we will learn more about the different religions practiced in India. This unit also includes several writing options (including research, copywork, and storytelling), but don’t feel the need to do them allātry different methods with your child and see what they enjoy best.
India: Week 2
This week, we will examine how the India we know today was largely influenced by the people who inhabited the land over 2,000 years ago. We will examine their beliefs and their food, and, throughout the week, we will make connections to science and math.
India: Week 1
Long before the country of India existed as we know it today, there was the Indus Valley. This week, we’ll explore the brilliant inventions, delicious flavors, and ingenious business practices of this ancient cultureāand see how these customs still influence our lives today.
Level 2: China Unit
For this week’s lessons, we’ll explore a variety of topics related to China’s rich history and culture.
Level 2: Big Feelings Unit
There is so much more to holistic intelligence than just math and reading. In this special unit study, we’ll be exploroing and strengthening your child’s emotional intelligence, delving deeper into some of the big feelings we all experience from time to time.
Level 1: Big Feelings and China Supplies
Here’s what you need for our Big Feelings and China unit studies.
Level 2: Big Feelings and China Supplies
Here’s what you need for our Big Feelings and China unit studies.
Level 1: China Unit
For this week’s lessons, we’re taking a trip to China to learn about Chinese culture and its rich history.
Level 1: Big Feelings Unit
Feelings, especially big feelings, are an important part of every day lifeāespecially when you’re little and still figuring them out. This unit will discuss some of the feelings that we all experience all the time, like frustration, happiness, gratitude, and kindness.
Ancient + Medieval China: Week 4
As we wrap up our China Unit, no doubt you have a greater understanding and appreciation for this countryās great contribution to science, art and it’s delicious cuisine.
Ancient + Medieval China: Week 3
This week will be filled with adventure, inventions, and delicate art. We will learn about the true story of a famous pirate kingāwhose actually a womanāand we will discover who we have to thank for the paper we use today.
Ancient + Medieval China: Week 2
This week, we’ll focus on several Chinese inventions including the compass, the wheelbarrow, and fireworks. We’ll dive into the history of silk and its famous roots in China, including sharing the legend of how this ancient secret made it to the rest of the world.
Ancient + Medieval China: Week 1
We are so excited to learn about Ancient + Medieval China this week, digging deep into some of the country’s most famous lessons, incredible architectural feats, and (of course) tasty dishes.
Level 3: Ancient + Medieval China Supplies
Here’s what you need for all four weeks of lessons.
8 tips for teaching left-handed writers
Left-handed children may be at a slight disadvantage without the proper teaching methods. With a few tips and tricks, however, you can set up your left-handed child for successāno matter which hand you prefer yourself!
Level 2: Five Senses Unit
Our senses could also be defined as our windows for experiencing the world around us. We’ve packed this week with experiential activities that encourage yoru child to tune into their senses (while also learning about math, plenty of science, literacy, and more!).
Level 2: Native Peoples of Mesoamerica + South America
One of our favorite things about homeschooling is getting to introduce our children to places and cultures they might not have experienced yet. This week, we’re sharing books and activities about Native people of Mesoamerica
Level 2: Native Peoples of Mesoamerica + South America and Five Senses Supplies
Here’s what you need for our Native Peoples of Mesoamerica + South America and Five Senses Units.
Level 1: Native + First Peoples of North and Central America and Five Senses Supplies
Here’s what you need for our Native + First Peoples of North and Central America and Five Senses Units.
China Unit: Silkworm life cycle mat
Silk has a storied history in Chinaāand it all begins with the humble silkworm! With this activity, we’ll take a closer look at the life cycle of this fascinating insect.
Level 1: Native + First Peoples of North and Central America Unit
One of our favorite things about homeschool is getting to introduce our children to places and cultures they might not have experienced yet. This week, we’re sharing books and activities about First People of North and Central America.
6 things we learned about teaching music from our LIVE with a music educator
The idea of teaching children music can be intimidatingāespecially if youāve never had formal training or even any kind of music background of your own. But it doesnāt have to be! And it turns out that teaching your child the basics of understanding music might be even more natural than many of us think. ToContinue reading “6 things we learned about teaching music from our LIVE with a music educator”
Big Feelings Unit: Gratitude tree craft
et’s start by thinking of some things we can be grateful for in our own life with a game! This simple craft is a great way to give your child a tangible reminder of their favorite people and things, and it also doubles as a sweet keepsake.
Mesoamerica Unit: Pok-a-Tok Literacy Game
This fun gross motor skill game (inspired by an ancient Mayan game) will also help your child work on sight words or letter recognition.
How to teach your child music without private lessons
When private lessons aren’t an option, there are still plenty of play-based ways you can teach your child about music.
What is deschooling and how to get started
Starting out on the home learning journey can be exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. For many of us, homeschooling may be a completely new territory that brings many changes to the way we do things or what we have come to know (or think we know!)
Level 2: Neighborhood Unit
Broaden your child’s world view starting with the community around them with this neighborhood-themed lesson plan.
Level 2: Weather + Clouds Unit
So much is happening above our headsālet’s take a look at some of the weather and what makes it happen! This unit is packed with science experiments, as well as opportunities to work on writing, math, and even physics! Get ready for some major brain “storms.”
Level 2: Clouds + Weather and Neighborhood Supplies
Here’s what you need for our Clouds + Weather and Neighborhood Units.
Level 1: Clouds + Weather and Neighborhood Supplies
Here’s what you need for the Clouds + Weather and Neighborhood Units.
Level 1: Neighborhood Unit
This week, your child will develop art and music appreciation and math, science, and language skills while learning about their hometown, the post office, and the fire station. š
Level 1: Clouds + Weather Unit
Sometimes for the best lessons, you just have to look up! ā In this lesson we will learn about the water cycle, clouds, thunderstorms and some extreme(ly cool!) weather.
How to deal with homeschool guilt
The beginning of the school year can be such a rush of excitement, with choosing curriculum, gathering supplies, and getting into a homeschool rhythm. But the second or third months of homeschooling are often marked by another emotion: guilt.Ā
Mesoamerica: Week 4
For our final week of Mesoamerica, we’ll be looking at several ways our modern culture has been impacted by these ancient cultures.
Mesoamerica: Week 3
We’re so excited to continue our journey to Mesoamerica this week, taking a deeper dive on some of the culture and values of the Aztec and Maya civilizations!
Mesoamerica: Week 2
We’re so excited to continue our journey to Mesoamerica this week, taking a deeper dive on some of the culture and values of the Aztec and Maya civilizations!
Mesoamerica: Week 1
We’re so excited to take a journey to Mesoamerica this week, exploring ancient cultures and seeing how they have impacted our life today!
Level 2: Modern-Day Egypt and Dinosaur Supplies
Here’s what you need for Week 1: Modern-Day Egypt: Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon): Follow Me Around Egypt by Wiley Blevins We’re Sailing Down the Nile by Laurie Krebs (or listen to this Youtube read aloud or read it online on OpenLibrary.org) The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story byContinue reading “Level 2: Modern-Day Egypt and Dinosaur Supplies”
Level 2: Modern-Day Egypt
When you think of Egypt, do you only think of pyramids and pharaohs? So much has happened to egypt in the last several thousand yearsāand this unit study will give your child an updated idea of what it would be like to visit this country with such rich culture and history.
Level 1: Ancient Egypt and Dinosaurs Supplies
Here’s what you need for Week 1: Ancient Egypt: Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon): We’re Sailing Down the Nile by Laurie Krebs (or listen to this Youtube read aloud or read it online on OpenLibrary.org) Hieroglyphs by Joyce Milton Mutiās Necklace: The Oldest Story in the World by LouisaContinue reading “Level 1: Ancient Egypt and Dinosaurs Supplies”
Level 1: Ancient Egypt Unit
Pack your bags and your sunscreenāwe are going back in time to the mystical land of ancient Egypt! The people of ancient Egypt left us lots of clues about how they lived and what they believed, so this week we will learn about the people, their culture, and their way of lifeāand death.
Level 1: Dinosaur Unit
This week, your child will play paleontologist while developing fine and gross motor skills and learning about science, math, music, and cooking. š¦
How to find your child’s sensory rhythm to help regulate their day
We are surrounded by rhythm in nature with the hours in a day, days of the week, months of the year, and seasons. It is only instinctual that our children crave a steady rhythmāit creates balance and provides a sense of security and predictability for children.
Level 2: Leaves Unit
Who’s ready to fall into learning? (Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves!) This week’s lessons are inspired by the changing season. Get ready for stunningly illustrated stories packed with science and play-based activities that cover a variety of skills and subjects, such as math, science, music, and art appreciation.
Level 2: Fall Harvest Unit
Get ready to seriously dig into the fall season with this autumnal unit study! We’ll take a closer look at the life cycle of pumpkins, practice measuring weight and reading sight words, bake up some delicious fall treats, and so much more.
Level 2: Fall Harvest + Leaves Supplies
Here are the supplies you need for the next two weeks.
Ancient Egypt: Week 2
Welcome to week two of Level 3: Ancient Egypt! For our Level 3 lessons, consider this guide a framework for your school week. Want to finish all your activities in three days and enjoy a long weekend? Go for it! Prefer to pace yourself and tackle one lesson per day? You’re the boss of yourContinue reading “Ancient Egypt: Week 2”
Ancient Egypt: Week 1
Welcome to your first week of Level 3: Ancient Egypt! For our Level 3 lessons, consider this guide a framework for your school week. Want to finish all your activities in three days and enjoy a long weekend? Go for it! Prefer to pace yourself and tackle one lesson per day? You’re the boss ofContinue reading “Ancient Egypt: Week 1”
Level 1: Fall Harvest Unit
If you think spring is the only important farming season, think again. In this lesson, we will learn how flowering plants go from seed to harvest in the fall.
Level 1: Leaves Unit
This week, your child will experience beautiful stories and playful activities while developing fine and gross motor skills and phonetic awareness and learning math, science, music, and art appreciation. š
Level 1: Fall Harvest + Leaves Supplies
Here are the supplies you’ll need for the next two weeks.
How to do Tea + Poetry
As an eclectic program, The Learn + Live Letter loves to collect our favorite ideas from popular homeschooling styles and philosophies and bring them to you in a manageable, easy to follow format. Tea + Poetry is one of our favorite ideas.
How to do copywork in homeschool lessons
When our children initially learn language, they first listen to the words and then begin to speak them. Next, they learn to read and, finally, to write the language. This writing becomes another way to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas! It is a key component of communication and expression. The first step of learning to write? Copywork.
Level 2: Dinosaur Unit
Dinosaurs once ruled the earthālet’s let them have a little fun ruling our homeschool this week, shall we? In this unit, we’ll work literacy skills as we examine all the different types of dinosaurs who roamed, flew, and swam our planet. We’ll flex our math muscles with a variety of games and puzzles. And we’ll end our week with a paleotologist-worthy dino dig.
How to teach the letter of the week in Level 1
For all of the Learn + Live Letter levels, we strive to make the activities in each meet your child at a place that is developmentally appropriate for their age. One way we do that in Level 1 is by including a letter of the week in most of the units. This letter links to the unit theme and has a natural, organic connection to other topics you will learn during the week.
Level 3: Ancient Egypt Supplies
Here’s what you need for all four weeks of our Level 3 Ancient Egypt unit study.
The 3 basic principles of Charlotte Mason homeschool
If you are looking to learn more about this philosophy of homeschool, here are the three principles that guide any Charlotte Mason homeschool.
Level 1: Foundations Unit
This week, we’ll help you create routines and introduce basic foundations of our lessons into your homeschool.
Weather + Clouds Unit: Water cycle wheel activity
This simple craft is fun to put together and gives your child a hands-on understanding of the water cycle. (Even better, it can be a great “fidget” device while you read your books for our Weather + Clouds Unit!)
Level 2: Foundations + Apple Supplies
Here’s what you will need for Week 1: Foundations Unit: Books (find at your local library or order below on Amazon): A Second, A Minute, A Week With Days In It: A Book About Time by Brian P. Cleary The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle (or read it on OpenLibrary here) Sing a Song ofContinue reading “Level 2: Foundations + Apple Supplies”
Level 2: Apples Unit
The humble apple is packed with opportunities to learn. From fractions to geography to art critique, this week your child will get to the core of a variety of big concepts. (Get it?!)
Level 2: Foundations Unit
Welcome to a new year of homeschool! Whether this is your first time with us or you’re a returning subscriber, we’re so excited to be part of your homeschool journey. This week, we’ll ease into the new year with simple routines your child can repeat throughout the year. We’ll also establish foundations and activities youContinue reading “Level 2: Foundations Unit”
The benefits of picture books for upper elementary students
In fact, picture books are extremely important to children of all ages. Even if your child is reading independently, picture books continue to have real value. Picture books offer complex vocabulary and discuss rich, thought-provoking topics. They are a valuable teaching tool, introducing people and places and sensitive and complex subjects. They teach literacy and critical thinking skills.Ā
The art of narrationāand how it can benefit your homeschool
a Charlotte Mason education is that of narration. Itās what some refer to as āretelling,ā or simply ātelling again.ā In narration, the child retells what they have just heard or read from a text, whether it be historical fiction, nature stories, or history. Narration is a deceptively simple concept, but with a little know-how and practice, it can yield great rewards.
What are living books?
Simply put, a living book brings a subject to life. It engages the reader, bringing them into the story and presenting inspiring ideas. They are often written in narrative form, allowing the reader to step into the story.Ā
6 things we learned from our IG LIVE with an occupational therapist
From sensory processing to fine and gross motor skills, having a better understanding of how your child processes the world physically could be the secret to unlocking more success academically.
14 homeschool supplies to keep on hand for Level 3
If you’re subscribed to our Level 3 lessons, we’ll send you a supply list every month for what you’ll need to complete the activities in our unit study. But if you want to feel more prepared (and cut down on what you need to buy each month), we recommend having these 14 staples in your supply closet all year long.
Learn + Live Letter Level 3 Book List
We’re so excited to have you join us for our Level 3 unit studies for the 2021/2022 school year! This year, we are trying to give you as much advance notice as we can to get books for your lessons. Throughout the year, we’ll be updating this blog post with the books you’ll need, aiming to update you at least a month before you need them.
Learn + Live Letter Level 2 Book List
We’re so excited to have you join us for our Level 2 unit studies for the 2021/2022 school year! This year, we are trying to give you as much advance notice as we can to get books for your lessons. Throughout the year, we’ll be updating this blog post with the books you’ll need, aiming to update you at least a month before you need them.
Learn + Live Letter Level 1 Book List
We’re so excited to have you join us for our Level 1 unit studies for the 2021/2022 school year! This year, we are trying to give you as much advance notice as we can to get books for your lessons. Throughout the year, we’ll be updating this blog post with the books you’ll need, aiming to update you at least a month before you need them.
Modern-Day Egypt Unit: Feed the Crocodile Math Activity
Ready for a math activity that’s truly a *SNAP*? š This activity will strengthen your child’s understanding of greater than/less than using the Nile crocodile! Keep scrolling for instructions on how to make your crocodile and set up the activity, and then check out our list of ways to play. What you need: 2 popsicleContinue reading “Modern-Day Egypt Unit: Feed the Crocodile Math Activity”
How to homeschool with a younger sibling around
If you’re homeschooling with a toddler in tow, don’t despair! Here are a few tips and tricks to help everyone feel involved without sacrificing the integrity of the lesson.
How to do Read + Discuss
When you are doing the lessons that include a Read + Discuss activity, we are encouraging you to have shared reading with your child. During and after your reading, there are several ways to engage your child and strengthen their reading comprehension.
How does Learn + Live Letter work?
Learn + Live Letter in 2020, it was our goal to create a curriculum that fostered joy in learningāfor both your child and you. In this post, we’ll break down exactly what to expect when you subscribe, how the curriculum works, and how you can tailor it to your family’s needs. For more information, we also recommend visiting our FAQs page, as well our Levels page for our full scope + sequence and pricing information.
How to naturally increase reading comprehension
new homeschool grownups, it can feel intimidating to teach. However, it becomes a natural skill when students have become familiar with and, eventually, internalized the common elements of all stories.Ā
Foundations Unit: Build a clock activity
Ready to take a closer look at time? This simple, hands-on activity lets your child build their own clock, emphasizing the order of the numbers and how to tell time to the hour.
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