Homeschool Unit Studies
Enrich your homeschool experience by incorporating unit studies that bring subjects together in a meaningful and engaging way. Follow your children's curiosity as they explore a central theme through reading, writing, science experiments, art projects, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. This flexible approach gives them the freedom to dive deeper into topics that capture their interest, strengthening critical thinking skills while encouraging creativity and a genuine love of learning.
Would you like a small taste of what a Sonlight education is like? Our unit studies are patterned after our curriculum—literature-based, complete with thoughtful discussion questions, engaging hands-on activities, and an easy-to-use daily schedule designed to make your homeschool both simple and inspiring.
Butterfly Unit Study
Explore the butterfly life cycle, migration, habitat, and more in this hands-on unit study from Sonlight.
50 States Unit Study
Most U.S. states require homeschoolers to complete a study of their state’s history in or around 4th grade. Now you have the option to meet that requirement in true Sonlight style with our brand-new 50 States Unit Study
LENT & EASTER HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES
You might be surprised by how much your family grows in spiritual awareness when you set aside the weeks leading up to Easter for prayer and thoughtful reflection in your homeschool. With the help of our Lent and Easter resources, your family can immerse themselves in this special season of Lent—roughly 7 weeks, beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating with Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. With our Lent Unit studies and book recommendations, we hope to foster a deeper spiritual awareness and allow you and your family to experience the joy of the resurrection more fully. Note: It is not necessary to have completed any Sonlight Lent Unit Study in a particular order. Get one per year or repeat every year!
Lenten Unit Study: Amon's Adventure
Lent is a period of about 7 weeks culminating the day before Easter. This unit study on Lent combines scripture discussion, music, and hands-on activities to foster a deeper spiritual awareness and joy in the Resurrection.
Includes:
- Amon's Adventure by Arnold Ytreeide
- Daily schedule and notes for each day of Lent including suggested questions to encourage discussion within your family
- Recipes for family making and baking
- Regular craft projects with associated supplies
- Bonus craft ideas that complement the Easter season
- Curated list of Lenten literature and a Spotify Lenten Playlist
- Sonlight recipe cards for adding to your own recipe file
Lenten Unit Study: Make Room
Includes:
- Make Room by Laura Alary
- Daily schedule and notes for each day of Lent including suggested questions to encourage discussion within your family
- Recipes for family making and baking
- Regular craft projects with associated supplies
- Bonus craft ideas that complement the Easter season
- A Spotify Lenten Playlist
- Sonlight recipe cards for adding to your own recipe file
ADVENT UNIT STUDIES
During the season of Advent we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ first coming as a baby in Bethlehem. Get one of our family Advent unit studies each year to help make Advent a true family celebration. Each easy-to-use kit includes 28 days of material; enough to cover from the first day of Advent (the Sunday after Thanksgiving) through Christmas. It is not necessary to have completed any Sonlight Advent Unit Study in a particular order. Get one per year or repeat every year!
Jotham's Journey
Includes:
- Jotham’s Journey by Arnold Ytreeide
- Daily schedule and notes for each day of Advent including suggested questions to encourage discussion within your family
- Holiday recipes for family making and baking
- Weekly craft project with associated supplies
- Bonus craft ideas suited for homemade gift-giving
- Curated list of holiday literature to enrich your enjoyment of the Christmas season
- Sonlight recipe cards for building your own holiday recipe file
Tabitha's Travels
includes:
- Tabitha's Travels by Arnold Ytreeide
- Daily schedule and notes for each day of Advent including suggested questions to encourage discussion within your family
- Holiday recipes for family making and baking
- Weekly craft project with associated supplies
- Sonlight recipe cards for building your own holiday recipe file
- Schedules for two bonus Christmas-themed read-alouds (books not included in the package)
Bartholomew's Passage
Includes:
- Bartholomew's Passage by Arnold Ytreeide
- Daily schedule and notes for each day of Advent including suggested questions to encourage discussion within your family
- Holiday recipes for family making and baking
- Weekly craft project with associated supplies
- Sonlight recipe cards for building your own holiday recipe file
- Schedules for two bonus Christmas-themed read-alouds (books not included in the package)
Ishtar's Odyssey
Includes:
- Ishtar's Odyssey by Arnold Ytreeide
- Daily schedule and notes for each day of Advent including suggested questions to encourage discussion within your family
- The Advent Jesse Tree: 25 devotions for each day from December 1st to December 25th
- Crafting suggestions and templates for creating Jesse Tree ornaments. (Supplies not included.)
- Bonus craft ideas including: Advent wreath, calendar, and more
*While Sonlight curriculum packages do come with all the books you need, the books are not always included in the unit studies. The product page will indicate if the books are included or not. Some unit studies are are digital PDFs that require Adobe Reader to open.
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