Unit Study Curricula for Ages 4-12: Christian, Secular and Free Options
Unit studies teach several subjects through one theme, which makes them popular with families teaching several ages at once. We label a program Christian or Secular only when the publisher describes it that way. Check each publisher's site for current pricing and levels.
1. Gather 'Round Homeschool
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 5-12 · Paid · Christian
A Christian unit-study curriculum covering all subjects, designed for teaching multiple ages (K-12) together. Paid.
2. Layers of Learning
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 5-12 · Paid
A family-style curriculum ("all ages, all at once") run by homeschool moms. Paid.
3. KONOS
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 4-12 · Paid · Christian
Character-trait units (since 1983) that integrate science, history and more for 1-2 months each. Christian. Paid.
4. Five in a Row
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 4-12 · Paid
Literature-based unit studies built around children's books, from preschool up. Paid.
5. UnitStudy.com (Amanda Bennett)
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 4-12 · Paid
Open-and-go unit studies by Amanda Bennett on many topics. Paid.
6. Torchlight Curriculum
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 4-11 · Paid · Secular
An eclectic, literature-rich curriculum that describes itself as secular. Paid.
7. Blossom and Root
Nature Study Curriculum · Ages 4-10 · Paid · Secular
A secular, nature-based, creative curriculum. Paid.
8. Moving Beyond the Page
Unit Study Curriculum · Ages 4-12 · Paid
A literature-based curriculum for creative, hands-on and gifted learners, with levels from age 4-5 up. Paid.
9. Homeschool Share
Free Unit Studies · Ages 4-12 · Free
Free unit studies and lapbooks by topic and season.
10. Wildwood Curriculum
Free Unit Studies · Ages 6-12 · Free · Secular
A free, secular Charlotte Mason curriculum with Forms for ages 6-9 and 9-12.
Want history-focused units? See Home School in the Woods and Beautiful Feet Books in the History theme.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there free unit studies?
- Yes. Homeschool Share offers free unit studies and lapbooks by topic and season. Wildwood Curriculum and AmblesideOnline are free Charlotte Mason curricula.
- Which unit study curricula are secular?
- In our directory, Torchlight, Blossom and Root and Wildwood Curriculum describe themselves as secular.
- Which unit study curricula are Christian?
- Gather 'Round describes itself as a Christian curriculum, and KONOS is Bible-based. Sonlight, a literature-based program, is also Christian.
- Can one unit study work for several ages?
- Gather 'Round is designed for teaching multiple ages (K-12) together, and Layers of Learning is built for "all ages, all at once."