Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Step 1: Choose a Topic
02:55 Step 2: Find a Good Read Aloud
04:05 Step 3: Choose a Non-Fiction Spine
05:07 Step 3.5: Make a Schedule
06:09 Step 4: Find Books for Book Basket
07:27 Step 5: Find Morning Basket Materials
08:09 Step 6: Videos and Unit Projects
09:15 Step 7: Writing, Copywork, Grammar, and Vocabulary
10:50 Step 7.5: Math
12:15 Step 8: Extras and Final Touches
13:18 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO
____ Step 1: Choose a Topic ____
- We use America's Story by Master Books for our history curriculum, but you can use anything to get ideas from: masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
____ Step 3: Choose a Non-Fiction Spine ____
America's Story by Master Books masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
God's Design by Master Books masterbooks.com/gods-design-series
Medieval World by Usborne b11177.myubam.com/p/262/medieval-world-il
____ Step 3.5: Make a Schedule ____
This is the template I use on Google Docs. This is a PDF, but if you upload it to your google drive, and open it there, it's a fully editable document. You can add or delete columns and rows and add your own information. tickettolearning.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/unit-study-planning-template.pdf
____ Step 4: Find Books for Book Basket _____
This is a video I made on the difference between Book Basket and Morning Basket: youtu.be/7u4HvldreCA
Some of my favorite YouTube channels for finding Unit Study Resources:
- Pepper and Pine: youtube.com/channel/UCN7Jb3UtsPmdSCmb0IPmT_Q
- The Waldock Way: youtube.com/channel/UCqCX1WaxK7QNR2dDdklS-VQ
- Everyday Homeschooler: youtube.com/channel/UCpoPY6RIcG5d9DfC2OFCDlQ
- Home Rouge School: youtube.com/channel/UCGYyf65wQGi-IS9NtmUYAwg
____ Step 5: Find Morning Basket Materials ____
A look inside our morning basket: youtu.be/Qb0AI08vVjw
____ Step 6: Videos and Unit Projects ___
Evan-Moor History Pockets: evan-moor.com/series/1544
____ Step 7: Writing, Copywork, Grammar, and Vocabulary ____
- Grammar Galaxy: funtolearnbooks.com/grammar-galaxy
- Vocabulary Word of the Week Pages I Made FREE PDF DOWNLOAD!! Just writ the words in the spaces (you can leave one blank for the kids to pick if you want. We do one page a day over three days. drive.google.com/file/d/1HlddUTphCW0v7sY5cvRbtmXQ0nkHy_I2/view?usp=sharing
- Brave Writer Literature Singles: store.bravewriter.com/collections/literature-singles
- A Look Inside all Brave Writer Materials: youtu.be/iD5kVuKp6xo
____ Step 7.5 Math ____
- Math on the Level: mathonthelevel.com
- Sir Cumference Math Books: rainbowresource.com/hSearch.jhtm?keyword=Sir+Cumference
- Math Lessons for a Living Education: masterbooks.com/math-lessons-for-a-living-education-series
____ Step 8: Extras and Final Touches ____
- How We Do Timelines in our Homeschool: youtu.be/PQB8kmDS3R4
Hi! I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three. I’m excited to share our homeschooling journey with you. We tend to follow a child led unit study approach to homeschooling. While I pull from many educational philosophies, if I had to pick one way to describe our homeschool, it would be Braveschooling (based on Julie Bogart's book "Brave Learner"). The thing about home education though, is that each family and life stage are so different. No two homeschools look the same. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to help you think outside the box to create a dynamic homeschool experience tailored to your family.
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” ~1Thessalonians 5:11
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Step 1: Choose a Topic
02:55 Step 2: Find a Good Read Aloud
04:05 Step 3: Choose a Non-Fiction Spine
05:07 Step 3.5: Make a Schedule
06:09 Step 4: Find Books for Book Basket
07:27 Step 5: Find Morning Basket Materials
08:09 Step 6: Videos and Unit Projects
09:15 Step 7: Writing, Copywork, Grammar, and Vocabulary
10:50 Step 7.5: Math
12:15 Step 8: Extras and Final Touches
13:18 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO
____ Step 1: Choose a Topic ____
- We use America's Story by Master Books for our history curriculum, but you can use anything to get ideas from: masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
____ Step 3: Choose a Non-Fiction Spine ____
America's Story by Master Books masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
God's Design by Master Books masterbooks.com/gods-design-series
Medieval World by Usborne b11177.myubam.com/p/262/medieval-world-il
____ Step 3.5: Make a Schedule ____
This is the template I use on Google Docs. This is a PDF, but if you upload it to your google drive, and open it there, it's a fully editable document. You can add or delete columns and rows and add your own information. tickettolearning.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/unit-study-planning-template.pdf
____ Step 4: Find Books for Book Basket _____
This is a video I made on the difference between Book Basket and Morning Basket: youtu.be/7u4HvldreCA
Some of my favorite YouTube channels for finding Unit Study Resources:
- Pepper and Pine: youtube.com/channel/UCN7Jb3UtsPmdSCmb0IPmT_Q
- The Waldock Way: youtube.com/channel/UCqCX1WaxK7QNR2dDdklS-VQ
- Everyday Homeschooler: youtube.com/channel/UCpoPY6RIcG5d9DfC2OFCDlQ
- Home Rouge School: youtube.com/channel/UCGYyf65wQGi-IS9NtmUYAwg
____ Step 5: Find Morning Basket Materials ____
A look inside our morning basket: youtu.be/Qb0AI08vVjw
____ Step 6: Videos and Unit Projects ___
Evan-Moor History Pockets: evan-moor.com/series/1544
____ Step 7: Writing, Copywork, Grammar, and Vocabulary ____
- Grammar Galaxy: funtolearnbooks.com/grammar-galaxy
- Vocabulary Word of the Week Pages I Made FREE PDF DOWNLOAD!! Just writ the words in the spaces (you can leave one blank for the kids to pick if you want. We do one page a day over three days. drive.google.com/file/d/1HlddUTphCW0v7sY5cvRbtmXQ0nkHy_I2/view?usp=sharing
- Brave Writer Literature Singles: store.bravewriter.com/collections/literature-singles
- A Look Inside all Brave Writer Materials: youtu.be/iD5kVuKp6xo
____ Step 7.5 Math ____
- Math on the Level: mathonthelevel.com
- Sir Cumference Math Books: rainbowresource.com/hSearch.jhtm?keyword=Sir+Cumference
- Math Lessons for a Living Education: masterbooks.com/math-lessons-for-a-living-education-series
____ Step 8: Extras and Final Touches ____
- How We Do Timelines in our Homeschool: youtu.be/PQB8kmDS3R4
Hi! I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three. I’m excited to share our homeschooling journey with you. We tend to follow a child led unit study approach to homeschooling. While I pull from many educational philosophies, if I had to pick one way to describe our homeschool, it would be Braveschooling (based on Julie Bogart's book "Brave Learner"). The thing about home education though, is that each family and life stage are so different. No two homeschools look the same. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to help you think outside the box to create a dynamic homeschool experience tailored to your family.
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” ~1Thessalonians 5:11
