Grade 1 Unit 10 The Wonder of Habitats
Immerse your child in a hands-on, outdoor adventure with "The Wonder of Habitats." This unit invites children to explore the world of small creatures that emerge with the spring, encouraging them to see the world from a different perspective. Each week, your child will focus on a different environment—starting with your garden or yard, moving to nearby forests or bushes, and finally exploring areas around water, like beaches or creeks. No matter where you live, there's something to discover.
Through observation, modelling with materials like clay or play dough, and reflective journaling, your child will develop a deep connection to the environment and begin to understand their impact on it. This unit is less about scientific facts and more about cultivating a sense of Wonder and curiosity.
Parents are encouraged to support their children's independent exploration, providing them with the necessary tools while also taking time for their own mindfulness. The unit emphasizes routine, each day flowing from focused activities to independent exploration and ending with a shared moment of Wonder.
"The Wonder of Habitats" is a unique opportunity for your child to engage with nature, sparking their imagination and laying the groundwork for future studies in a fun and meaningful way.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
​And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Habitats
Learning Standards
Concept: Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
Connection: Your child will focus on bug, bird, and small creature habitats and the characteristics that make this a wise choice.
Concept: Observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.
Connection: Your child will consider the behaviours of bugs and small creatures and how these differ at night, during the day, and seasonally.
Language Arts:
Concept: Through listening and speaking, we connect with others and share our world.
Connection: Your child will expand their view to include the creatures that are usually out of our sight.
Concept: Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.
Connection: Your child will investigate what lives under the soil/sand/bark/night shadows.