Slide into learning with this baseball-themed Wonder Study designed for grades 6 and under. Built around two engaging books, The William Hoy Story and It’s a Numbers Game! Baseball, this unit explores American history, math, science, and writing — all through the lens of America’s favorite pastime. With hands-on activities and open-and-go lessons, it’s the perfect plan for sports-loving learners.
Includes:
18 structured content lessons across math, history, science, and language arts
Biographical study of William Hoy, a deaf athlete who made baseball more inclusive
Math lessons with graphing, geometry, and averages rooted in real-world baseball stats
Sentence and paragraph writing instruction to strengthen grammar and composition
Copywork and vocabulary games to reinforce language development in playful ways
End-of-unit celebration ideas to wrap up with joy, creativity, and connection
Note: You must purchase or borrow The William Hoy Story by Nancy Churnin and It’s a Numbers Game! Baseball by James Buckley Jr. to complete the plan as written.
