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Unit studies are a great way for you to teach several different ages at one time. More than that, unit studies are fun! What a great way to learn and laugh together as you make memories that will last a lifetime. Imagine yourself creating a unit study based on living books. You and your children can start each school day by reading aloud from a timeless work of literature. Afterward, there will be things to learn, create, write, draw, make, and do. With an emphasis on living books, Meredith will walk you step-by-step through the process of creating your own unit study. You will find an endless supply of creative ideas and book lists in this book. The book lists alone are worth their weight in gold. Learning about the unit study creation process will jumpstart your own creative ideas. If you are thinking about unit studies, but lack the confidence to try them out in your homeschool, grab this book to get inspiration & confidence. Unit studies not only add fun to learning, but are a great way to make lifelong memories with your children! If you are not ready to take the unit study plunge, try adding some creativity to traditional learning to spice things up a bit. These enjoyable experiences will add excitement to your family's educational adventure. Here are some of the topics covered in this book: - What is a Unit Study? - Why do Unit Studies work? - Kinds of Unit Studies - Choosing a Topic - Living Books - The Holy Bible - Picture Books - Stories - Historical Fiction - Non-Fiction Books - Textbooks that Breath - Biographies & Autobiographies - Original Documents & Great Books - Rhetoric, Research, & Writing Assignments - Language Arts Activities - Math Problems & Science Experiments - Looking & Listening (Art, Music, & Photography) - Hands-On Fun & Movement - Fun in the Kitchen - Hospitality - Field Trips & Movies - Celebration/Finale

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Meredith Curtis, pastor's wife and homeschooling mom of five amazing children, has been married to her college sweetheart for 30 years. She loves Jesus, leads worship, writes, leads a homeschool co-op, mentors ladies, and, sometimes, even cooks dinner! Meredith wants to encourage homeschooling families to be joyful and successful in their homeschool adventures, all the way to high school graduation! Meredith is the founder of Finish Well, a homeschooling conference for families embarking on the high school adventure. She is the host of Finish Well Radio on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network. She is the author of Joyful and Successful Homeschooling, Unlocking the Mysteries of Homeschooling High School (with Laura Nolette), Jesus Fill my Heart and Home, Economics, Finance, and Business Class, Who Dun It Murder Mystery Class, and God's Girls Beauty Secrets. She enjoys speaking about homeschooling and Christian living at homeschool conferences, retreats, and other events. She and her friend, Laura Nolette started Powerline Productions, a company whose mission is to equip Christians to be world changers and raise world changers through books, Bible studies, classes, unit studies, cookbooks, and audios.

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