• History,  Unit Studies

    Pirates Unit Study

    Pirates Unit Study

    Set sail for adventure! This Pirates unit study covers the Golden Age of Piracy, famous pirates, navigation, ship life, and the difference between pirates and privateers. It weaves together history, science, math, language arts, music, and the arts for a … [continue reading]

  • History,  Homeschooling,  Unit Studies

    Shipwrecks Unit Study

    Shipwrecks Unit Safari Unit Study - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Shipwrecks Unit Study explores famous maritime disasters, nautical terminology, and underwater archaeology through free and low-cost books, videos, games, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Discover how shipwrecks have influenced history, science, and exploration across the globe. While this unit explores a … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science,  Unit Studies

    Science Fair Unit Study

    Science Fair Unit Study

    This unit study helps students plan, organize, and complete a science fair project from start to finish. It includes vocabulary, book recommendations, project idea banks, planning tools, display board tips, and evaluation ideas. Unlike a general science unit, this resource … [continue reading]

  • History,  Homeschooling,  Unit Studies

    Ancient China Unit Study

    Ancient China Unit Study Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Introduce learners to the history, geography, culture, and contributions of Ancient China through this flexible, multi-subject unit study. Designed for a range of grade levels, this unit offers hands-on projects, literature connections, printable activities, and creative research ideas. Families can … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Social Studies

    Australia Unit Study

    Australia Unit Study Homeschooling on a Shoestring Unit Safari

    Introduce learners to the geography, wildlife, history, and culture of Australia with this flexible unit study. Designed for a range of ages and learning styles, it features budget-friendly activities, book suggestions, printable games, crafts, and recipe explorations (yes, Vegemite included!). … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science

    Geology Unit Study

    Geology Unit Study

    This unit introduces students to the basics of geology, including rocks, minerals, fossils, volcanoes, and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. It includes printables, hands-on projects, lapbook components, themed books, and links to full lesson plans. Topics like the … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science

    Frogs

    Frogs Photo by Erzsébet Vehofsics on Unsplash

    Frog Lifecycle Lifecycle Booklet Crayola Lifecycle Lesson Plan Tadpole to Frog Frog Life Cycles Cut and Paste https://www.rsd.k12.pa.us/Downloads/FrogLifeCycle2.pdf Frog Life Cycle Wheel https://www.marketweightoninfantschool.co.uk/_documents/%5B632109%5DScience_-_1_Frog_Life_Cycle_Wheel_Instructions.pdf Frog Life Cycle Wheel https://kindergartenmom.com/wp-content/uploads/KMOM/Frogs/FrogLifeCycle.pdf Frog Life Cycle Worksheet https://www.itsybitsyfun.com/life-cycle-of-a-frog-worksheet.html Frog Dissection Virtual Frog Dissection Kit https://froggy.lbl.gov/virtual/… [continue reading]