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Welcome to the Harbor Sprout Forestry Patchwork Study, the November 2021 release of our orginal elementary-level homeschool unit study curriculum. This unit study features 4 weeks of lesson plans and materials covering all 9 of our core subjects plus a playful supplemental section of thematic activities. This unit study is meant for use by children ages 3-12.
This unit is delivered via a secure link as a digital download.
CONTENT:
Handbook
Daily, weekly, and monthly planning pages
Book list including stories, poems, and field guides with recommended ages, subject correspondence, and brief summaries for each title
Lesson plans for 4 levels of learning
Family read aloud with discussion guide and recipe
Character kit- new monthly character illustrated by Stephanie Groves
Science
Week 1: Biomes
Week 2: Food Chains
Week 3: Hibernation
Week 4: The Carbon Cycle
Nature Study
Week 1: Forest Bathing Week 1
Week 2: Forest Bathing Week 2
Week 3: Forest Bathing Week 3
Week 4: Forest Bathing Week 4
History
Week 1: Forest Fires
Week 2: Historical Figures
Week 3: Ancient Forests
Week 4: American Folklore
Geography
Week 1: O Canada
Week 2: Maps
Week 3: Indigenous Peoples of Canada
Week 4: The Boreal Forest
Language Arts
Week 1: Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening
Week 2: Adjectives
Week 3: Fables
Week 4: Language Families
Writing
Week 1: Plan
Week 2: Research, Statement, and Outline
Week 3: Write
Week 4: Revise
Music
Week 1: Privyet, Sergei
Week 2: Memorable Melodies
Week 3: Act it Out
Week 4: Into the Woods
Art
Week 1: Fire Art
Week 2: Leaf Rubbings
Week 3: Warm and Cool Colors
Week 4: Nature Art
Math
Week 1: Patterns
Week 2: Forest Numbers to 20
Week 3: The Multiplication Table
Week 4: Addition and Subtraction
Supplement
Nature Activities
Forest Matching Squares
Seasons Flashcards
Tree Dough Mats
Woodland Animal Masks
Woodland Critters Coloring Pages
Wellness & Quiet Time
Forest Animals
Forest Animal Puzzles
Forest Tic Tac Toe
Forest Paper Theater
Writing & Language Arts
Forest Vocabulary
Spelling Practice
Word Family Spelling
Forest Word Searches
Forestry Story
Copywork
Writing Prompts
Writing Process Reference Pages
Revision Practice
Coloring Pages
This unit will be delivered digitally as a downloadable zip file. H S Patchwork Studies average approximately 550-650 pages of content. While the download does include the option to print the full unit straight through front and back, we recommend printing on an as-needed, as-you-go basis. Enjoy your forestry adventures!
