Guided Unit Studies
What are Guided Unit Studies?
A Guided Unit takes a popular topic of interest and analyzes it through the lens of each curriculum area. It includes all relevant Montessori lessons and materials to deepen the learning experience. Here is a sample unit around on the topic of dinosaurs.
Why Should I Use a Guided Unit?
This approach places the learner in the driver seat. We use the interest of the child to build the scope and sequence of Montessori lessons and experiences that are authentic and relevant to the child. This resource is comprehensive and integrates all curriculum areas.
How does it work?
Simply download the Guided Unit Study for the level (Upper or Lower Elementary) you are interested in. It includes an overview of all relevant lessons organised by subject areas. Each subject area is organised into lesson sequences and are accompanied by supplementary material . Each lesson is outlined in detail including material needed, age, aim, follow up ideas for independent work and other resources to explore. Here is a sample lesson for the dinosaur unit.
Dinosaurs
One of the most popular topics of interest, dinosaurs offer a great means of exploration and engaging the imagination
Feathers (coming soon)
What child has not picked up a lost feather and became instantly fascinated by its shape and feel or imagined where it might have come from?
Rocks (coming soon)
Who doesn’t know a child who picked up a rock and fell in love with its texture, its speckled surface or its magical powers?
Shells (coming soon)
Shells are fascinating! They represent an aquatic world that stirs our imagination and fills us with wonder. They hide secrets and keep our memories.
Leaves (coming soon)
Leaves have long been objects of inspiration since humans first began to record what they saw. They grown and change as we grow and change.
Space (coming soon)
All children are drawn to the night sky and all its mysteries. Their imagination is set alight by stars and comets, supernova and space exploration.