{"product_id":"ee-going-west","title":"Going West","description":"\u003cp\u003ePack 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eBuilding and playing with a covered wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003ePainting pioneer peg people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003ePacking a covered wagon and solving weight-limit challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eDesigning a prairie small-world play scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eExploring dandelions and through literature and science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eCreating miniature pioneer clothing, quilts, or handmade accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eMapping major westward trails and routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eWriting pioneer journal entries and diary pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003ePlaying pioneer-era games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eMaking paper dolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eBaking cornbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND MORE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit study includes the historical fiction book, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49AxCgL\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDandelions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou May Also Enjoy These Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolhousediscoveries.com\/products\/ee-early-american-settlers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEarly American Settlers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolhousediscoveries.com\/products\/ee-american-revolution\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerican Revolution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolhousediscoveries.com\/products\/ee-discovering-gold\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscovering Gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchoolhouse 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. \u003cstrong\u003eEach 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).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using multiple themed kits throughout the year, homeschooling families can build a complete, well-rounded curriculum rooted in hands-on, family-style learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eHave more than one child participating? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eSibling 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, or those using charter school funds or educational scholarships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schoolhouse Discoveries","offers":[{"title":"Going West Only (no sibling add-ons)","offer_id":46729490333952,"sku":"EE-GW","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Going West + 1 Sibling Add-On","offer_id":46729490366720,"sku":"EE-GW-01","price":80.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Going West + 2 Sibling Add-Ons","offer_id":46729490399488,"sku":"EE-GW-02","price":93.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Going West + 3 Sibling Add-Ons","offer_id":46729490432256,"sku":"EE-GW-03","price":106.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Going West + 4 Sibling Add-Ons","offer_id":46729490465024,"sku":"EE-GW-04","price":119.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Going West + 5 Sibling Add-Ons","offer_id":46729490497792,"sku":"EE-GW-05","price":132.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2269\/1072\/files\/Going_West_shop.jpg?v=1767723523","url":"https:\/\/www.schoolhousediscoveries.com\/products\/ee-going-west","provider":"Schoolhouse Discoveries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}