Harbor and Sprout
Harbor + Sprout: A Forestry Unit
Welcome to the Harbor + Sprout Forestry Unit Study, the November 2021 release of our 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
Each lesson comes with a lesson plan split into 4 distinct levels of learning to help you use the materials for your child's individual needs. This allows for family-style learning for ages 3-12 and years worth of connection and education!
