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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)

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!

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

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”

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

A six-week literature unit study for Vincent in Wonderland for grades 4-7. Extended lessons include:

• Memory verses prompted by the reading from the book
• Word puzzles and vocabulary exercises
• Thoughtful questions to build critical thinking skills
• Activities and information about Vincent van Gogh’s artwork
• Coloring pages of a scene from the book

Classic comparison: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Study guide covers vocabulary, comprehension, and extended discussion questions, as well as a variety of literature-based activities.

• A life motto
• Character, settings, plot
• Friendship bracelet craft
• Word searches and crossword puzzles
• Native American focus
• Teepee treats

Young middle grade girls (ages 8-11)

A study guide for a language arts literature unit that includes vocabulary, comprehension, and extended theme from the book Hunger Winter.

Extended lessons include:

• figures of speech
• history games
• poetry
• hands-on activities
• faith-based digging deeper questions
• and more

A four-week homeschool study guide takes kids through this allegorical fantasy story by Allen Brokken, Light of Mine.

Use the Light of Mine Unit Study for questions and answers in a classroom setting or as a devotional study during family reading time.

• 3rd to 5th grade
• Allegory
• Classic comparison: Pilgrim’s Progress

“Biographies of key figures from WWII are plentiful in kids books, but Hendrix’s captivating account of the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a standout . . . A poignant, compellingly presented, and timely account of a brave individual who lived his life with true conviction.” —Booklist

7th Grade and up

Biography, heavily illustrated Classic Comparison: The Hiding Place