Coming Soon! Little House on The Prairie: The Long Winter Unit Study

I’m so excited to announce that this is finally finished! It’s not quite the same format as our previous unit studies, but they will be so educational and entertaining for the whole family. I am giving you a chance to download the PDF right now as I continue to work on adding links to the weekly lesson plans. I am hoping to have them ready by next month…

As the autumn air crisps and we head into the colder months, there is nothing quite like gathering the kids around a cozy fire for storytime. But what if your read-aloud time could double as your entire homeschool curriculum? This week, our family dove deep into the breathtaking, frosty world of the Dakota Territory with The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder**. Reading about how the Ingalls family survived the historic blizzards of 1880 sparked so many questions about history, survival, and science that I knew I had to build something bigger. If you are looking to trade dry textbooks for a rich, immersive living book experience, here is how you can transform this classic frontier tale into a rigorous, hands-on 6-week unit study for your middle schooler.


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Little House on The Prairie: The Long Winter Unit Study

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The Long Winter: Teacher Answer Key

**BE SURE TO SAVE A FEW SAMPLES OF YOUR WORK FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO!

TAKE PICTURES OF BIG PROJECTS!


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Free Jesse Tree Advent Study (Plus a Special Bonus!)

Hello, friends! 

As the seasons change and we look toward the winter months, my heart always turns to finding meaningful ways to keep our homes grounded in the Word. If you are looking for a beautiful, stress-free way to lead your children through the grand story of Scripture this coming December, I have a wonderful gift for you. 

It’s never to early to start preparing for the busy season ahead and I am absolutely thrilled to release our brand-new, completely free Jesse Tree Advent Study Guide! 


Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to the specific Jesse Tree book that our family loves and uses alongside this guide. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting Pollywog’s Place! 


The Jesse Tree is such a beautiful tradition. Starting on December 1st, it takes your family on a chronological journey from Creation, through the Patriarchs, the Kings, and the Prophets, pointing directly to the birth of our Messiah. It helps children see that the whole Bible is one big, beautiful story connected to Jesus! 

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Fall Feasts Activity Book

This was put together as a last minute request by Miss Shyanne…

Grace & Gratitude Devotional in Action: Day 5

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Grace & Gratitude Devotional in Action: Day 4

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