The Dreamer Study Guide

Each of the four days (or topic units) contains interactive content to learn more about the culture and foster prayer. Religion and daily life for kids, holidays and language, hospitality, and obstacles to the gospel are covered in kid-friendly ways.

  • discussion questions
  • hands-on activities
  • short video links
  • prayer prompts
  • crafts, games, recipe, crossword puzzle, and coloring sheets
  • Grades 3-5 (grades 1-2 with parent help)

The Bronze Dagger Study Guide

A four-to-six-week unit study for The Bronze Dagger & The Stolen Jewels, book 1 of the Ancient Elements Series. Chapter questions, geography, vocabulary, critical thinking development, and math and science connections.

  • Geography of Ancient Mesopotamia
  • Vocabulary Words
  • Critical Thinking: Code of Hammurabi and Declaration of Independence
  • How to make an ancient seal
  • Math connections: Make a Scale Model of Hammurabi’s Stele
  • Science behind Elements and Alloys
  • The meaning of Forgiveness

Tunnel of Gold Study Guide

A five-to-six-week unit study for Tunnel of Gold. Vocabulary, comprehension, thought questions, writing skills, plus history topics related to the California gold rush.

  • Grades 4-6
  • Hardrock mining
  • Make a miner’s stove
  • Gold or fool’s gold?
  • Gold in the Bible
  • Transcontinental railroad
  • Branding and create a brand
  • And more!

Classic comparison: By the Great Horn Spoon

Cattle Rustling Catastrophe Study Guide

A five-week unit study for The Cattle Rustling Catastrophe. Vocabulary, comprehension, thought questions, plus history topics related to 1880s California.

  • Grades 4-6
  • Comprehension and thought questions
  • Create a dime novel
  • Vocabulary crosswords and word searches
  • Similes
  • Real-life characters or fictional?
  • Make butter, biscuits, and jam
  • And more!

Dinosaur Days Study Guide

In this three-week, hands-on activity guide for ages 8-12, students dig deeper into Artificial Intelligence, robotics, bushcraft, and dinosaurs. Among other activities, they’ll learn how to design their own robot. Plus:

  • Learn knot-tying skills
  • Build a shelter outdoors
  • Create origami dinosaurs
  • Fashion a paper maché T-rex
  • And more!

Arty Goes West Study Guide

Work through the Arty Goes West study guide at your own pace (about six weeks). Vocabulary, reading comprehension, quizzes, and projects revolving around the Old West.

  • Investigate stagecoaches
  • Old West towns
  • Ranch life in the 1870s
  • Schools in the 1870s
  • 1870s transportation
  • Story-writing
  • And more!

Classic comparison: Louis L’Amour (for kids)

Road Trip Rescue Study Guide

A four-week literature unit study for Road Trip Rescue for grades 3-7. Extended lessons include:

  • Storyteller’s corner (a study of story-writing elements)
  • Discussion questions
  • Journal keeping
  • Creating recipes based on the story
  • Memory verses
  • and more!

On Hidden Wings Study Guide

Dive into the world of On Hidden Wings with a deeper look at the real-world parallels and historical influences of this middle grade fantasy adventure. Over the course of this 8-week unit study for grades 6-8 or ages 11-14, students will . . .

  • gain new vocabulary
  • enhance their reading comprehension
  • apply historical knowledge with hands-on activities, including crafts, puzzles, and outings
  • and more!

Classic comparison: Chronicles of Narnia

Thick as Thieves Study Guide

A six-week unit study for Thick as Thieves. Covers vocabulary, comprehension and “digging deeper” questions as well as writing skills. Also explores topics related to 1880s California ranching.

  • Grades 5-7
  • Daily schedule and answer key
  • Horses and foaling
  • Cattle rustlers
  • Geography
  • Grammar review & journal writing
  • And more!

Classic comparison: Little House on the Prairie meets “Bonanza”

Red Rain Study Guide

An in-depth study guide for Red Rain featuring an emphasis on reading comprehension and family discussion questions to encourage students to read critically and engage with their parents about literature. Includes activities for a full unit study based around the book.

  • Grades 4-10 + expansion activities for grades 11-12
  • Reading comprehension quiz
  • Unit study for science, literature, social studies, and Bible
  • Colonizing Mars
  • Dystopian literature from a biblical perspective
  • The right to homeschool and political activism
  • The Seven Churches of Revelation