Homeschooling with Thematic Units

Fun Unit Studies use a Theme for Easy Homeschool Education

© Janienne Jennrich

Iditarod Sled Race Photo, Photo courtesy of Cabelas / Jeff Schulz

Learn how to plan a Unit Study Approach lesson plan for all ages (using themes) in your home school. Examples and advice for family learning across the curriculum follow.

Many homeschooling families and teachers enjoy using the 'unit study' or thematic approach to learning.A theme is chosen and then all (or some) of the subjects in the curriculum are studied in relationship to this theme, for perhaps a week or two. Following is a sample using the Iditarod dog sled race as a theme.

Using a Thematic Style of Teaching, the Iditarod Race is one Example of an Opportunity to Become immersed in the Excitement of the Sport while Learning

This is an experience you will remember for a lifetime and want to do again each year.

How To Get Started with Thematic Units

The Thematic Or Unit Study Approach is a Good Way to Learn

Unit studies are a great way to explore interests, work with children of various ages, and have fun learning as a family. They are reasonably easy to plan and implement and the hands-on experiences will stay with homeschoolers for many years. See aabc_homeschooling for more ideas.

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Iditar-dogs Work Hard, Photo courtesy of Cabelas / Jeff Schulz
Iditarod Sled Race Photo, Photo courtesy of Cabelas / Jeff Schulz
     


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