• Literature

    Literature Unit Studies

    Year and Unit Name Date of Unit Subject Aesop’s Fables 27-Jun-2004 literature American Girls 8-Aug-2004 literature C. S. Lewis 4-Sep-2005 literature Charles Dickens 24-Jul-2005 literature Diary of Anne Frank 16-Apr-2006 literature Dr Seuss 15-May-2005 literature Fairy Tales 12-Jun-2005 literature Holling … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling

    Unit Studies

    Welcome! This page brings together all of the unit studies currently available on my site. It includes both: Original unit studies created specifically for Homeschooling on a Shoestring Unit Safari unit studies, originally developed in the late 1990s through … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Unit Studies

    Cranberry Thanksgiving

    Cranberry Thanksgiving Unit Study - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Cranberry Thanksgiving mini unit study. Sites to help you supplement the book. What are your favorites? Cranberry Facts from Ocean Spray Cranberry Facts from Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association https://www.wiscran.org/FAQ Benefits of Cranberries World’s Healthiest Foods website The Cape Cod … [continue reading]

  • Literature

    Robin Hood Literature Unit Study

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    Learning Objectives Use the story of Robin Hood to learn about the life and times of the Middle Ages Use the story of Robin Hood to learn about service to others Timeline The Middle Ages Vocabulary Take vocabulary words out … [continue reading]

  • History,  Social Studies

    Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Study

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    This unit study explores the fascinating world of Ancient Mesopotamia—often called the cradle of civilization. Designed for a range of ages, it includes printable worksheets, maps, project ideas, and links to full lesson plans across multiple subjects. Kids can dig … [continue reading]

  • Unit Studies

    Early Education Unit Study

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    Early Education – Pre-School This course is designed to prepare students to develop their own program for preschool learning. Course will include materials for grade preK-3. The format may be a little different than what you are familiar with. Online … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science,  Unit Studies

    Weather Unit Study

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    Introduce learners to the science of weather with this flexible unit study. Designed for a variety of ages and learning styles, this resource explores clouds, storms, the water cycle, forecasting, and climate through engaging books, interactive experiments, field trips, art … [continue reading]