Laura Ingalls Wilder Unit Study
This online unit study takes you on a journey through the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Listen to historic songs, discover recipes inspired by the Little House books, enjoy crafts and coloring pages, see family trees, and find destinations that you can visit virtually or in person. Your family will learn about the places Laura lived, the people she loved, and the experiences she had during her long life of 90 years.
What's Included
This unit study is hosted on the Notgrass History website in format that's easy to use. As you read each section, you'll find fascinating information, historic images, and links to a variety of resources. You don't have to download or print out anything unless you want to (for example, the family trees, coloring pages, and recipes).
- Get information about all 127 songs Laura mentions in the Little House books.
We feature recordings of most of the songs, performed by a wide variety of artists.
- Explore 19th-century food, clothing, books, games, and other aspects of daily life with lots of suggested activities.
- Learn what happened to the members of the Ingalls and Wilder families after the time periods described in Laura's Little House books.
This is a unit study that the whole family can enjoy together. It is designed so that you can go at your own pace. Depending on the ages of your children and how many of the additional resources you want to use, you can finish in a week or two, or you can enjoy it slowly over a longer period of time.
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Video Walkthrough
Here's a video introduction to how the unit study is laid out and how to make the most of it.