5 Homeschool Unit Study for January
I’ve collected 30 resources (paid and free) to help you build out your unit studies for January.
Most of these products are from homeschool moms/business owners!
Here are my top 5 engaging unit study ideas for older homeschooled kids that will ENERGIZE those cold winter days.
Use all the recommended resources in a unit study, or pick and choose to customize your own!
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My 5 Unit Study Picks (Grades 3rd-6th)
Penguins
excite your cold school days with emperor penguins! kids will fall in love with hopper the penguin while solving a frozen mystery.
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🐧 Penguin Animal Groups Project (STEAM) by ARTventurous Animals
🐧 Antarctica Animals Story Problems (Math) by ARTventurous Animals
🐧 Geography Mystery: Polar Climate Zone (Geo/ELA) by ARTventurous Animals
🐧 Mini Antarctica Art Journal (Art) by ARTventurous Animals
🐧 Free Emperor Penguin Color and Learn Worksheet (Art and Science) by ARTventurous Animals
FULL UNIT STUDY
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The Arctic
Explore the far north with arctic foxes, Project-based learning, and lots of snow!
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Animals in Snow: Biomimicry (Science) by Asa Jomard
Free Arctic Animals Color by Number (Math) by the Blessed Homeschool
Arctic Animals Notebooking Pages (ELA + Art) by Homeschool Helper Online
Step-by-Step Informative Writing | Arctic Writing Prompts (ELA) by Heather Huhman
Project Based Learning: Arctic Adventure by Digital Divide and Conquer
FULL UNIT STUDY
Greenland Unit Study by CuriousKidsTravel
Northern Lights
if you have kids who love looking to the skies, this unit is for you!
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Northern Lights Comic (ELA) by Heather Huhman
Northern Lights Bingo (ELA/Vocab) by Heather Huhman
Northern Lights Winter Landscapes Art Lesson (Art) by Art with Mrs. E
Aurora Borealis Science: Northern Lights Indigenous Stories (Science/ELA) by Teaching with Bonnie
Northern Lights Haiku and Art Winter Poetry Activity (ELA) by Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon
FULL UNIT STUDY
Northern Lights Digital Unit Study by Heather Huhman
Snow Day
Stuck inside because of the weather? Turning it into an exciting learning opportunity that your kids will never forget!
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Teach Math with Snowflakes (Math) by Tampa Bay Test Prep
Snowman Logic Puzzles (Math/Logic) by Everyday Learning
Sneezy the Snowman Felt Template Book Companions (Art/ELA) by Gramma’s Little Shop
Quilling: Paper Art Class — Beginner Winter Snowflake (Art) by Stephanie Jill Boyd
Free Snowstorm Craft (Science/Art) by ARTventurous Animals
FULL UNIT STUDY
Snow Treasure — Comprehensive Novel Study by Simple Literature
Winter Season
learn all about the amazing things happening in nature during the winter season. This is a great way to get kids outside, even if it’s cold!
Winter Scavenger Hunt (Nature) by The Blossom Tree
January Winter Nature Study Sample (Science/ELA) by Katie’s Homeschool Cottage
Animal Tracks Poster & Cards (Science) by Wonder-Filled Days
Winter Craft Projects (Art) by A-Z Infinity
FREE Winter Picture Writing Prompts (ELA) by Katie’s Homeschool Cottage
FULL UNIT STUDY
Winterfrost Literature Guide: Winter Novel Study by Little World Wanderers
Let me know in the comments below if you try out any of these unit studies!
Got your own educational resources that would fit into these unit studies?
Email me at artventurousanimals@gmail.com and let me know your suggestions!
Thanks for being a part of this adventure!
