Travel back in time to the age of knights, moats, and grand feasts with this Castles Wonder Study for grades 6 and under. Designed around beautiful, high-quality picture books, this unit integrates science, history, language arts, and geography into a captivating exploration of castle life. With open-and-go lessons, hands-on activities, and built-in flexibility, it makes learning feel more like discovery — and invites the whole family to join in.
Includes:
18 open-and-go content lessons covering architecture, medieval tools, food, and daily castle life
Leveled assignments so multiple ages can learn together with appropriate challenges
Copywork and dictation lessons that focus on structure, vocabulary, and strong writing skills
Vocabulary games and discussion prompts to boost engagement and comprehension
Creative projects and journaling that support narration, illustration, and hands-on learning
End-of-unit celebration ideas to help families mark their learning with joy
Note: You must purchase or borrow Castle by David Macaulay and A Medieval Feast by Aliki to complete the plan as written.
