10 Reasons to Love Homeschooling with Unit Studies
Have you tried homeschooling with unit studies? Here are 10 great reasons to love learning with unit studies!
We’re almost always in the middle of a unit study of some kind in our homeschool. Since we enjoy delight-directed learning, unit studies work well for us. Whether it’s a marine life unit study or the online Solar System unit study we’re currently doing, we enjoy fully exploring topics of interest — especially because we can tailor our lessons to each of my girls’ abilities, yet they’re working together. Just like a good old-fashioned one-room schoolhouse!
10 Reasons to Love Homeschooling with Unit Studies
1. You get to use real living books, not just textbooks.
2. You can teach multiple students – at different levels – all at the same time. Learning together strengthens family bonds.
3. Flexibility! You choose what to study, how long you spend on the topic, and how deeply you study it.
4. You can teach to your children’s interests. That means delight-directed!
5. It simplifies your homeschooling because it’s cross-curricular.
6. Unit studies can be purchased or homemade. We’ve been using Amanda Bennett unit studies for years, but I have also created many unit studies specifically for our interests. You can check out some of the Download N Go unit studies we’ve used by clicking on the image below:
7. Your children will retain the knowledge they’ve gained better because they’ve learned it in context.
8. They don’t break your budget. Purchase a study once, use with multiple children, and find library and online resources for free.
9. Children will learn how to use research tools and the library as you locate resources together. (We also use and recommend Online Unit Studies.)
10. It turns learning into an adventure for your children – and you! This in turn encourages a lifelong love of learning.
I hope these reasons inspire you to try homeschooling with unit studies.
Do you use unit studies in your homeschool?
If you want more details or you’re ready to make your own unit study, check out this post:
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Hi Sara, I would like to know how to make your own unit study. My son is in 8th grade. I have no idea about unit study and have never done it. It would be great if you could help me with this. Thanks
Sure, I’d be glad to help if I can. I’m actually working on a blog post about how to create your own unit study! I can let you know as soon as I have it posted. 🙂 I also offer homeschool consulting services if you need extra individualized help. You can email me if you’re interested in that. sara @ embracingdestinyblog dot com
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Hey, did you see this post about making your own unit study? I hope it helps!
https://heartandsoulhomeschooling.com/2018/01/what-is-a-unit-study-and-how-do-you-make-one.html