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Schoolhouse Discoveries themed unit study kits are designed to provide an immersive multi-subject learning experience.
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Engaging lessons, exciting projects, good books, and meaningful memories all neatly packed and shipped to your doorstep.
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Each kit includes themed lessons and activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, sensory play, cooking, movement, and more!
History & Social Studies
Going West
Pack your wagon—we're heading west! Learners will dive in to one of the most adventurous chapters of American history. This kit is packed with supplies, lessons, and activities to introduce students to the United States Westward Movement of the 1800s.
Follow pioneer families as they cross trails and prairies, face challenges of weather and distance, and work to build new homes on or beyond the frontier. Using stories and hands-on activities, learners will discover what daily life was like for pioneer settlers, why families moved west, and how determination and hope shaped communities across the growing nation. This unit study is interactive and play-based, perfect for curious minds ready to learn about early American history. Your kids will explore the journey, hardships, and discoveries of the Westward Expansion of the United States through hands-on activities like:
- Building and playing with a covered wagon
- Painting pioneer peg people
- Packing a covered wagon and solving weight-limit challenges
- Designing a prairie small-world play scene
- Exploring dandelions and through literature and science
- Creating miniature pioneer clothing, quilts, or handmade accessories
- Mapping major westward trails and routes
- Writing pioneer journal entries and diary pages
- Playing pioneer-era games
- Making paper dolls
- Baking cornbread
AND MORE!
This unit study includes the historical fiction book, Dandelions by Eve Bunting. Early learners will love listening to this beautiful picture book, and advanced learners (and adults!) will dive deeper into the inferences and symbolism that are woven throughout the literature.
You May Also Enjoy These Themes:
Early American Settlers
American Revolution
Discovering Gold
Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4, and a supplement for 5-6th grade. Each kit includes 25+ open-and-go lessons and weaves together Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, (and sometimes Cooking, Health, and Movement).
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, homeschooling families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling add-ons are now available as an option when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Ancient Greece
Step into the world of Ancient Greece (and get ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics!)
This unit takes kids back thousands of years to explore one of the most influential civilizations in history. Learners will discover Greek city-states, daily life, brave warriors, famous myths, and the ideas that shaped art, science, math, government, and storytelling. From building an edible Parthenon to hosting their own Olympic Games, your kids will experience Ancient Greece through hands-on, creative projects.
Your kids will explore history, geography, and culture through activities like:
- Learn what a Greek city-state was and what made Athens and Sparta different
- Discover what daily life looked like for families in Ancient Greece
- Meet Greek warriors and explore the tools and training they used
- Dip your toes into Greek mythology and learn about gods, heroes, and legendary creatures
- Learn about Greek root words and how they influence English
- Host your own Olympic Games with simple kid-friendly events
- Build an edible model of the Parthenon
- Create Greek-inspired art such as pottery designs and Greek portrait
- Explore how Greek ideas shaped math, science, language, and government
- Follow the story of Ancient Greece through maps, legends, and hands-on play
- And more!
Whether they’re building models, reading a legendary myth, or creating Greek art, your learners will connect with ancient history in a fun and meaningful way.
This unit study includes 25+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons. Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4 or a supplement for 5–6th grade. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-Ons are available when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Note to Parents and Teachers: Ancient Greek art and mythology commonly reflected the culture’s religious beliefs and also the extremities of their experience, including war. Because of this, nudity and violence often appear in paintings, sculpture, and literature of the era.
We have considered the age and child development stages for the audience of this unit study and have taken careful measures in deciding what images to include in the lessons and supplemental content. And though our team has carefully weighed the educational and historical value of the information, some material of a sensitive nature remains. We suggest that your family discuss and decide what content you will explore, and we advise adult supervision and discretion in viewing linked resources, and especially in finding further supplemental materials for this unit study.
American Revolution
Step into history with our American Revolution Unit Study Kit!
Centered around the book The History of the American Revolution by Emma C. Berne, this unit invites your kids to explore the key people, events, and ideas that shaped the founding of the United States.
They’ll travel back in time to the 1700s and dive into colonial life, early acts of rebellion, and the birth of a new nation through immersive activities like:
- Learning American Revolution vocabulary
- Creating a Revolution-themed small world play scene
- Mapping the original 13 colonies
- Playing a hands-on “collecting taxes” game
- Writing a petition
- Playing a Minutemen battle game
- Studying Paul Revere’s midnight ride
- Making a Continental Soldier craft
- Exploring the meaning behind the Declaration of Independence
- Crafting their own flag
This hands-on kit brings history to life with memorable, interactive lessons designed to engage kids’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the people and principles behind America’s independence.
This unit study includes 25+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons.
Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-Ons are now available as an option when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Early American Settlers
Set sail with our Plymouth Settlers Unit Study Kit!
Centered around the story of the early American Pilgrims, this unit invites kids to travel across the Atlantic on the Mayflower, explore the New World, and experience the challenges and triumphs of building a new life in Plymouth Colony. From meeting Squanto and the Wampanoag people to celebrating the first Thanksgiving, your learners will discover this important part of American history through meaningful, hands-on projects.
Your kids will explore history, geography, and early American life through hands-on activities like:
- Learn about Pilgrims
- Set up a small-world settlement
- Study the Mayflower and its route
- Explore the New World
- Build a shallop
- Learn about the Wampanoag nation
- Build a Wampanoag wetu
- Discover the origin of Thanksgiving
- Journey to Plymouth
- And more!
Whether they’re recreating the Mayflower, building models, or acting out daily life in Plymouth, your learners will gain a deeper understanding of this era—and have fun doing it.
This unit study includes 25+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons. Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4 or a supplement for 5–6th grade. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-Ons are available when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Discovering Gold
Strike it rich with this Gold Rush Unit Study Kit!
Centered around the book What Was the Gold Rush?, this unit brings the excitement of the 1849 California Gold Rush to life through immersive, multi-subject learning. Kids will step into the boots of a gold miner, explore westward expansion, and discover how the Gold Rush changed the course of U.S. history.
Your kids will explore the journey, hardships, and discoveries of the gold rush through hands-on activities like:
- Travel west by ship or wagon
- Meet a gold miner character
- Create a Gold Rush boomtown
- Pan for gold with real tools
- Build a working sluice box
- Discuss mining’s causes and effects
- Write a gold strike newspaper article
- Learn gold rush vocabulary and mapping
With everything from creative writing to hands-on STEM engineering, this kit blends fun and learning into a memorable journey through one of America’s most exciting time periods.
Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4, and a supplement for 5-6th grade. Each kit includes 25+ open-and-go lessons and weaves together Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, (and sometimes Cooking, Health, and Movement).
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, homeschooling families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-ons are now available as an option when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Science
Bugs & Blooms
Step into the world of insects and plants with our Bugs and Blooms Unit Study Kit!
This unit invites kids to explore the busy, interconnected world of bugs and plants. Learners will discover how pollinators help plants grow, how insects and flowers depend on each other, and how life cycles unfold right outside their door. Through hands-on activities and creative projects, your kids will experience the wonders of nature in a fun and meaningful way.
Your kids will explore science, nature, and life cycles through activities like:
- Learn about pollinators and their important role
- Explore how plants and insects depend on each other
- Observe and model a plant life cycle
- Identify and label parts of a flower
- Build and design your own insect model
- Create butterfly-inspired art
- Explore bugs through hands-on observation
- Make a dirt pudding snack
- Connect learning to the world outside your home
And more!
Whether they’re building bugs, creating art, or observing nature, your learners will develop a deeper understanding of the natural world—and have fun doing it.
This unit study includes 25+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons. Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4th or a supplement for 5–6th grade. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-Ons are available when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Forces & Motion
Push, pull, roll, and race with this Forces and Motion Unit Study Kit!
This STEM-focused unit invites kids to discover how things move and why. Through engaging experiments and creative challenges, learners will explore pushes and pulls, gravity, friction, acceleration, magnetism, and Newton’s Laws of Motion in a playful, hands-on way. By observing, testing ideas, and experimenting, your kids will see how forces affect the motion of objects in the world around them.
Your kids will explore science through activities like:
- Investigate pushes and pulls with simple experiments
- Explore gravity and how it affects moving objects
- Test friction using different surfaces
- Build and test ramps to observe motion and speed
- Experiment with magnets and discover magnetic forces
- Learn about the futuristic maglev train that floats above its tracks!
- Explore Newton’s Laws of Motion with fun demonstrations
- Create and race a balloon-powered car
- Measure and record how far objects travel
And more!
Whether they’re racing balloon cars, or experimenting with magnets and ramps, your learners will connect with the science of forces and motion in a fun and meaningful way.
This unit study includes 25+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons. Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4 or a supplement for 5–6th grade. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-ons are available when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Prehistoric Animals
Dig into the past with our Prehistoric Life Unit Study Kit!
Centered around the book Prehistoric Actual Size by Steve Jenkins, this unit brings dinosaurs and other ancient creatures to life with engaging, interactive lessons that spark curiosity and creativity. Your kids will explore what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, how paleontologists study fossils, and the many amazing adaptations of prehistoric animals.
Your kids will explore dinosaur traits, fossils, and prehistoric habitats through activities like:
- Compare dinosaurs to other prehistoric animals
- Sort dinosaur characteristics by traits
- Complete a color-by-number dinosaur egg
- Measure and chart dinosaur sizes
- Create a dinosaur model
- Sort herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores
- Dig into a dinosaur excavation site
- Sculpt an air-dry clay skeleton
- Build a prehistoric small world scene
- And more!
With a blend of science, storytelling, and sensory-rich projects, this kit offers a fun and meaningful way to explore ancient life while building skills across subjects.
This unit study includes 25+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons. Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4 or a supplement for 5-6th grade. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-Ons are now available as an option when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
Rocks & Minerals
Dig into geology with our Rocks & Minerals Unit Study Kit!
Centered around the book Let’s Go Rock Collecting by Roma Gans, this unit invites your kids to explore the amazing world beneath their feet—from how rocks are formed to how we use them in everyday life.
Your kids will explore types of rocks, minerals, fossils, erosion, and the rock cycle through activities like:
- Go rock collecting
- Complete a Words Rock! language arts activity
- Describe and classify rock properties
- Paint a rock with natural patterns
- Mix minerals to make mineral dough
- Interview a geologist
- Bake a rock cycle cookie bar recipe
- Conduct a jelly bean rock cycle experiment
- Model Earth’s layers using clay
- Build a salt dough volcano
This hands-on kit brings earth science to life in fun and creative ways that work for multiple ages. Whether your kids are digging in the dirt or baking up geology-inspired snacks, they’ll be learning across subjects while having a blast.
This unit study includes 20+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons.
Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Have more than one child participating?
Sibling Add-ons are now available as an option when you order your kit. Add one for each additional child to receive another set of printed activity pages and extra supplies (not a full duplicate kit). It’s the easiest way to get everyone learning and creating together—without doubling your prep.
Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.
PDF {Digital Versions}
Life on The Farm {PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD}
This is a digital product. Nothing will be shipped.
Bring the Life on the Farm Unit Study to your learning in an instant with this digital PDF!
The download includes all the printable lessons, activities, and instructions from our popular hands-on kit, giving you the flexibility to gather your own materials and complete the unit on your own schedule.
It is recommended that you obtain a copy of Farming by Gail Gibbons. This book will be suggested many times throughout the unit study.
Experience country living with our Life on the Farm Unit Study Kit!
This unit study includes 20+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
Centered around the book Farming by Gail Gibbons, this unit invites your family to explore the daily work, science, and importance of farms around the world. From planting crops to collecting eggs, your kids will gain a deeper understanding of how food gets from the farm to their table.
Your kids will explore life cycles, food production, and farm life through hands-on activities like:
- Build a working grain bin
- Interview a local farmer
- Learn about daily farm chores
- Plan and draw a garden layout
- Explore composting and soil health
- Try milking a cow and making butter
- Study global farming and the supply chain
- Learn the parts of a plant
- Discover the chicken life cycle
- Visit a local farmers market
Whether your family is city-based or country-rooted, this kit offers meaningful insight into agriculture and the hard work behind the food we eat. With hands-on projects and real-world connections, kids will walk away with new appreciation and knowledge.
Planets in Space {PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD}
This is a digital product. Nothing will be shipped.
Bring the Planets in Space Unit Study to your learning in an instant with this digital PDF!
The download includes all the printable lessons, activities, and instructions from our popular hands-on kit, giving you the flexibility to gather your own materials and complete the unit on your own schedule.
It is recommended that you obtain a copy of The Planets by Gail Gibbons. This book will be suggested many times throughout the unit study.
This unit study includes 20+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons.
Schoolhouse Discoveries hands-on unit studies are designed for homeschool families and can serve as a core Science and Social Studies curriculum for grades K–4. Each unit also weaves in Language Arts, Math, Art, STEM, Sensory Play, Cooking, Health, and Movement.
By using multiple themed kits throughout the year, families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.
This unit study includes 20+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons.
Centered around the book The Planets by Gail Gibbons, this unit invites kids to journey through our solar system with interactive lessons and creative projects. From the blazing surface of the sun to the distant reaches of Neptune, your kids will explore each planet through a mix of science, art, and STEM-based discovery.
Your kids will explore planets, space science, and engineering through hands-on activities like:
- Read and research facts about the eight planets
- Create planet fact cards using stamps and ink
- Paint and assemble a small-world galaxy
- Play a game to learn how many moons planets have
- Build a space probe and edible space rover
- Complete orbit-themed math challenges
- Design a planets-in-space board game
- Create space-themed art projects
Whether they’re engineering rovers, designing games, or simulating planetary motion, your learners will build a deeper understanding of the solar system—and have fun doing it.
Trip to the River {PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD}
This is a digital product. Nothing will be shipped.
Bring the Trip to the River Unit Study to your learning in an instant with this digital PDF!
The download includes all the printable lessons, activities, and instructions from our popular hands-on kit, giving you the flexibility to gather your own materials and complete the unit on your own schedule.
It is recommended that you obtain a copy of The Raft by Jim LaMarche. This book will be suggested many times throughout the unit study.
This unit study includes 20+ activities, organized into eight easy-to-follow, open-and-go lessons.
With a blend of science, nature study, storytelling, and creative projects, this river-themed unit study helps kids build meaningful connections between what they read and the world around them through activities like:
- Mapping a river’s journey from source to sea
- Researching animals in the river habitat
- Hunting for river animal tracks
- Writing about water safety
- Exploring the water cycle
- Painting watercolor river scenes
- Building a river small world
- Reflecting on personal connections to nature
A special note to parents and teachers:
All lessons and activities can be completed as outlined in the instruction booklet. However, if you’re able to visit a real river, stream, or creek during this unit, it adds an unforgettable layer to the experience. Encourage your kids to use all five senses as they explore the river habitat and bring their observations back into the lessons. These real-world experiences deepen comprehension, spark curiosity, and help kids make lasting text-to-self connections.
Advanced Adventures American Revolution (5th-8th Grade) {PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD}
This is a digital product. Nothing will be shipped.
Bring the Advanced Adventures American Revolution Unit Study to your learning in an instant with this digital PDF!
The download includes all the printable lessons, activities, and instructions from our popular hands-on kit, giving you the flexibility to gather your own materials and complete the unit on your own schedule.
It is recommended that you obtain a copy of Johnny Tremain by Esther Hoskins Forbes. This book will be suggested many times throughout the unit study.
Step into Colonial Boston and Witness the Birth of a Nation
This upper elementary and middle school unit study brings history to life through the pages of Johnny Tremain, a powerful novel set in 1774 Boston, where unrest brews and revolution looms.
As students follow Johnny’s personal struggles and triumphs, they'll explore the major events and ideas that led to the American Revolution. From economic tensions to bold acts of protest, this unit invites learners to dig deep into what it meant to fight for independence.
Hands-on, cross-curricular lessons include:
- Making Johnny cakes
- Playing a “tea bag toss” protest game
- Strategizing like revolutionaries with a card-and-dice game
- Researching key figures of the American Revolution
- Writing a personal declaration of independence
Whether you're studying history, literature, or civics, this unit offers an immersive look at the founding of the United States and the individuals who shaped its earliest ideals.
Perfect for grades 5–8, this curriculum is ideal for homeschool families seeking meaningful, open-and-go lessons that connect deeper learning with unforgettable experiences.
Sibling Add-Ons
Sibling Add-Ons
This listing is for Sibling Add-Ons only.
Sibling Add-Ons are designed for families or schools purchasing extra sets of student materials for additional children working on the same unit study. Each sibling add-on includes:
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A packet of worksheets
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Some consumable student items needed for that unit (these vary by kit)
Important Note:
This listing is only for families or schools using scholarship funds that require separate orders under different student names or accounts.
Please remember:
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The main kit must be purchased separately.
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Sibling Add-Ons do not include books or teacher guides.
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If you are not ordering through a charter school or scholarship program, sibling add-ons can be added directly to your main kit order instead.
These add-ons make it easy for multiple students to enjoy the same hands-on learning experience—without needing to purchase duplicate full kits.