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There's a new publisher with a terrific idea - fun, simple, affordable ($1.00 or less, some are free) unit studies.  The format is a simple lapbook using only a file folder rather than the usual cut and paste style folders, but we didn't even make a lapbook and my kids enjoyed it and retained everything they learned.  If lapbooks don't appeal to you, they're still useful since (unlike most lapbook units) the unit includes content and even simple worksheets and printables.  They're geared toward primary age but adaptable for elementary ages, too.  I love how these units are so simple they can be completed in only a day or two.  I'm hoping to see more units coming out soon.  You can view the author's beautifully finished lapbooks on the Homeschool Bits blog - when you see them you'll want to do your own!  They can be purchased at CurrClick. 

 

The newest products are:

A True Book series are commonly available in most public libraries and suitable for primary and elementary levels - primary having it read to them, elementary self-reading.  This set includes worksheets for both levels to test comprehension and are now available for these books:

 

Have you ever wondered if your student really read the book?  Then the MTH RC worksheets would be perfect for you.  Even if your student(s) are too young to read the worksheets, they can be used to check their comprehension of the story being read to them.  There's a worksheet for each chapter (with an answer key for you).  Some of them are included with extras such as report forms, handwriting, spelling, books reviews, or printable activities like mazes and coloring pages.  Knight at Dawn also has a unit for the companion MTH book Knights and Castles.  Currently, worksheets for books 2-5 are available, the latest being #5, Ninjas At Night.   Book #6, Afternoon on the Amazon is in the works, with #1, Dinosaurs After Dark, coming up next.

 

 

Picture activity cards are great for learning centers, notebooks, bulletin boards, learning to read, and vocabulary.  They can be used to first learn about a topic, then match the pictures to the labels.  Picture activity cards are the latest addition and are available for the following topics: