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

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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

Little House on The Prairie: The Long Winter Unit Study Week 1

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Little House on The Prairie: The Long Winter Unit Study Week 6

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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Now Available: Your Free Comprehensive Biblical Feasts & Sabbath Family Study Guide!

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Hello, friends! 

If you’ve been following along with my journey lately, you know how much joy it brings me to create resources that help families walk out their faith with intention. Today, I am absolutely thrilled to share a brand-new, completely free resource with you: the Comprehensive Biblical Feasts & Sabbath Family Study Guide! 

Whether you are completely new to celebrating the Appointed Times or have been keeping them for years, my prayer is that this guide serves as a welcoming, stress-free tool for your home. 

A Gentle Reminder for the Journey

As we open up these studies together, I want to reiterate something very important to me: I am not perfect in my knowledge of these feasts. I am a student of the Word just like you, simply drawing from the best sources and understandings available to me at this time. 

I want to lovingly encourage you to do your own research as a family. Use this guide as a helpful starting point, but always test everything against the Scriptures! I also ask that you use your own discretion when choosing which activities, discussions, or crafts to participate in throughout the guide. Your family’s walk is unique, so please feel free to adapt, skip, or modify anything to best fit your home and convictions. 

What is Inside This Free Guide?

I wanted this comprehensive guide to be a beautiful, easy-to-use roadmap for your family. Inside, you’ll find: 

  • Sabbath Foundations: Simple, meaningful ways to welcome the weekly Sabbath into your home with peace and joy. 
  • The Biblical Feasts: A comprehensive overview covering the heart, history, and spiritual significance of the Appointed Times. 
  • Family-Focused Activities: Bite-sized learning, discussion prompts, and practical ideas designed to engage hearts of all ages. 
  • Completely Free to Download: No strings attached—just a gift from my heart to your home to support you on this walk! 

Grab Your Free Copy Today!

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Free Ticket to the Homeschool Teaching Summit – Sign Up Now!

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Get your ticket now (it’s free!) for the Homeschool Teaching Summit to watch this exclusive video sessions from multiple speakers.

Watch this (and 15+ more great video interviews) to learn to put biblical discipleship first, stop striving to do everything, and make teaching at home enjoyable for you and your kids.. Hurry — free tickets are only available for a limited time!

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

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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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What if your homeschool doesn’t need more?

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Do you ever look around at your homeschool and wonder if you just need *more*—more curriculum, more systems, more perfectly planned schedules—before it will finally feel like it’s working?

Friend, we want to gently remind you: you don’t have to be a superhero mom who teaches every subject flawlessly, handles every big emotion perfectly, and somehow raises kids who always love learning and love the Lord without any struggles.

When you put biblical discipleship first, you can let go of trying to do it all—and start enjoying teaching at home alongside your kids. At the free, five-day online Homeschool Teaching Summit (coming October 19–23, 2026), you’ll be encouraged to lean on the Lord and …

  • simplify your days
  • focus on what matters most
  • rely on God with greater confidence.

Grab Your Free Ticket to the Homeschool Teaching Summit 2026

You can grab your free ticket now at homeschoolsummits.com/teaching for five days of practical, God-centered help from real parents, authors, and experts—so you can step into a homeschool rhythm filled with more joy and peace for your whole family.

Praying God’s richest blessings over you and your homeschool!