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Kids need life skills that matter – how to take care of themselves no matter what happens in the world. That’s why we’ve put together this resource – Learn to Homestead: Wild Mushrooms. This unit study is the 5th in our new Learn to Homestead Unit Study Series. Every book has its own theme and within that theme, we teach 5 projects:
• Growing or foraging: Morel, Turkey Tail, and Reishi
• Cooking: Mushroom Soup
• Preserving: Dehydrating Mushrooms
• Sewing: Weaving Drying Rack
• Medicine-making: Mushroom Smoothie Powder/Capsules
Plus, we include writing prompts, discussion questions, art ideas, poetry prompts, and more to make learning a multi-disciplinary approach!
Checkout our other Homestead Unit Studies:
Unit 1: Learn to Homestead: Wild Berries
Unit 2: Learn to Homestead: Respiratory Remedies
Unit 3: Learn to Homestead: Fall Fruit
Unit 4: Learn to Homestead: Spring is in the Air
*Please note that this is a printable digital download and not a physical book.
Description
When we were thinking about how we, as natural health and herbal enthusiasts, could be a better resource to the homeschooling community (because many of us are also homeschoolers), we decided to stick with what we know. Homesteading – and all the projects that go with it, like growing and foraging for food, sewing, cooking, preserving, and medicine-making – was nearly a lost art. After the chaos of the last few years, interest is re-surging, but…many adults are learning these skills themselves for the first time. We don’t have generations of knowledge to hand down the way we once did.
That’s why we created this resource. We wanted to share hands-on, real-world projects that will teach kids skills they really need to know, no matter what else they do with their lives. Everyone can benefit from knowing how to take care of themselves in such basic ways!
Most ages can use this information to improve and develop homesteading skills, whether used as part of your home education program or for your personal life journey. We anticipate that this whole unit study can be completed in as little as two weeks (if you focus entirely on this), or as long as 6 weeks (if you choose a project a week plus bonus materials). Incorporate it into your homeschool however works for you.
Not a homeschooler? These projects make a great enrichment activity for any student, or even adults who want to learn some new skills in a practical way! Look for future unit studies in this series, coming soon!
Projects in Wild Mushrooms:
- Learning to identify some Wild Mushrooms
- How to make a drying rack for herbs
- Poetry
- Preserve your mushrooms
- Mushroom soup and more!
This guide is detailed, hands-on, and multi-disciplinary. In addition to step-by-step tutorials (see images for example pages), there are writing prompts, reading suggestions, art prompts, discussion questions, and more. This is a complete unit study that you can use as-is, or add on to (with our suggestions) depending on your family’s needs! You don’t have to gather a bunch of library books or extra materials if you don’t want to, and needed materials are clearly laid out on a per-project basis. Pick and choose what you want to do and when! (No major prep work necessary — major bonus for busy homeschooling moms.)
*Please note that this is a printable digital download and not a physical book.
Ingredients
For more Homestead Units:
Unit 1: Learn to Homestead: Wild Berries
Unit 2: Learn to Homestead: Respiratory Remedies
Unit 3: Learn to Homestead: Fall Fruit
Unit 4: Learn to Homestead: Spring is in the Air
*Please note that this is a printable digital download and not a physical book.
Usage
For more Homestead Units:
Unit 1: Learn to Homestead: Wild Berries
Unit 2: Learn to Homestead: Respiratory Remedies
Unit 3: Learn to Homestead: Fall Fruit
Unit 4: Learn to Homestead: Spring is in the Air
*Please note that this is a printable digital download and not a physical book.
Safety
For more Homestead Units:
Unit 1: Learn to Homestead: Wild Berries
Unit 2: Learn to Homestead: Respiratory Remedies
Unit 3: Learn to Homestead: Fall Fruit
FAQs
Q: Is this a printed book or a printable digital download?
A: Printable digital download
Q: How will I receive it?
A: You will receive it via email as a downloadable file. You can also download it from your order confirmation page after purchase.
Mikiah Hinzman –
My son showed an interest in mushrooms this spring. We received this lesson and had so much fun learning of the different mushrooms, collecting our supplies and going out to forage for mushrooms. Every time he sees mushrooms growing at the park or even in our yard, he has to run out and determine what kind it is.
Ariel –
I enjoyed this lesson as much as my daughter. It’s informative and hands on which is a plus for early learners. I most enjoyed that there are a variety of activities for multiple age ranges so we can circle back around on the lesson in the future with other activity choices to complete that are age appropriate. My daughter’s favorite part was looking around the yard for mushrooms that were covered in the curricula.
Kaitlyn –
A well done and well rounded study! My boys loved each activity. It was the perfect mix of nature study, memorization, and handiwork. I will happily recommend to my friends.