Bring the rhythms and richness of farm life into your homeschool with the Farms Wonder Study, designed for grades 6 and under. Through picture books, poems, and hands-on projects, this unit study explores animals, crops, seasons, and food systems — all within an open-and-go structure that makes family-style learning easy and enjoyable.
Includes:
18 cross-subject content lessons covering science, geography, language arts, and history
Life science topics like animal care, bee behavior, and food systems tied to real-world examples
Literary and art connections with poems, songs, and a focus on artist Grant Wood
Writing development through structured copywork and creative notebooking options
Optional nature study and seasonal tie-ins to connect your lessons with daily life
Celebration and extension ideas for meaningful wrap-up and family participation
Note: You must purchase or borrow The Year at Maple Hill Farm by Alice Provensen and Clarabelle: Making Milk and So Much More by Cris Peterson to complete the plan as written.
