Engaging hands-on activities and real-life experiences allow children at different stages to explore and learn together.
The Rocks & Gems Unit Study is broken down into ten topics with manageable, bite-sized amounts of information:
- Topic 1: What is a Rock?
- Topic 2: The Rock Cycle
- Topic 3: Igneous Rock
- Topic 4: Sedimentary Rock
- Topic 5: Metamorphic Rock
- Topic 6: Rocks vs. Minerals
- Topic 7: What is a Gem?
- Topic 8: Discover More Gems
- Topic 9: Birthstones
- Topic 10: Using Rocks and Minerals
We are right into the Rocks and Gems unit and they are LOVING it. Today my three year old brought a rock to me that he found digging in the sand at a park and told me he thought it was metamorphic because it didn't crumble easily.—Hazel A.
Each of the 10 topics includes:
Hands On Activity for Deep Learning
- Engaging activities target specific skills, such as science, art, social studies, geography, cooperation, critical thinking, early engineering, and creativity.
Math or Literacy Enrichment to Extend Learning
- Each topic includes a word-based math problem or a literacy activity modified to three levels so they are fitting for the whole family.
Curated YouTube Video for Fun Learning with Experts
- Carefully curated YouTube videos allow your child to visually immerse themselves in the unit's topic.
Book Suggestion for a Literacy-Rich Environment
- Read together or encourage independent exploration with these library book suggestions that naturally ignite learning.
Interesting Fact to Spark Curiosity
- A great deal of learning will happen all on its own when children are interested in what they are learning about.
Discussion Question to Start a Conversation
- Allow yourself to go wherever the conversation goes! Children can learn so much from having discussions and conversations.
What's Happening to Learn the Science
- Learn more about the science behind the hands-on activity with this helpful information.
Plus Extras! Tips and Printables
- Each Family Unit Study includes an introduction with tips, as well as printables to extend learning.
Navigating various ages and multiple curricula can make homeschooling a challenge.
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How do I find time to do fun, engaging, hands-on projects in the midst of the daily school work?
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How do I find projects that are great for kids of ALL ages?
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How can we spend our days together, growing and learning as a family?
Family Unit Studies make it easy!
- Reignite a love of learning by bringing the fun and togetherness back to your homeschool
- Each activity will deepen the learning of ALL children, ages 4 to 12.
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Each unit study includes absolutely everything you need, step-by-step, and with almost no prep.
- Spend your time growing and learning TOGETHER instead of over planning, prepping, and power struggles.