What is Add the Wonder Nature Curriculum?

Add the Wonder Nature Curriculum is designed to be cross-curricular, multi-age, and affordable - but more than that it was written to capture attention through the fascinating things and interconnections that are already embedded in our world. For example, learn about the layers of our atmosphere through Ruppel’s Griffon Vulture, the highest flying bird in the sky. Or learn geography and math as you map out where parrotfish poop out the sand that makes up 80% of the tropical sand in the South Pacific.

Add the Wonder was also created to be completed quickly. The world is out there, ready to explore and enjoy. Childhood was not meant to be spent at a desk. Free play in nature is a key to enhancing the development of children and we need to hand time back to them in order for them to thrive. In a family setting, you should be able to complete your daily work in around an hour or less. Add a few math pages and some writing and you’ll leave the rest of your life open for additional natural learning opportunities.

How long is each Add the Wonder Unit?  

Each Add the Wonder unit is eight days and will take your family through two weeks of your school year. You can currently purchase these units individually, which cover two weeks of curriculum or the entire Year 1 curriculum. A traditional school year is around 40 weeks but many alternative curriculums are 30 weeks. With Add the Wonder you can choose your length and since units can be purchased individually they can also be used to enhance a particular vacation, a nature school, or summer learning. For those looking to fill a 180-day school calendar, take a week after every two units to do a deeper dive into the topics you found most enthralling. Go on field trips. Watch documentaries. Create a presentation. Read absorbing books. Enjoy a slower pace.

How long will it take to complete each day?

Free play in nature is a key to enhancing the development of children and we need to hand time back to them in order for them to thrive. In a family setting, you should be able to complete your daily work in around an hour or less. Add a few math pages and some writing and you’ll leave the rest of your life open for additional natural learning opportunities. 

What subjects are covered?

Add the Wonder includes every subject area woven together in an integrated way, mirroring life. In this curriculum, you’ll find science, geography, history, writing, math, vocabulary, art, and reading. We recommend adding an additional specific math curriculum such as Math U See or… as well as an age-appropriate writing program to round out your year.

What ages is this written for? Can I use this for multiple kids?

You can use Add the Wonder across all grade levels simultaneously from ages 4 - 15

Who is it for? 

The curriculum is written for anyone - families, charter schools, forest and nature schools, and homeschools. It is also great for grandparents, working parents or anyone who wants to enrich learning. Classroom teachers can use it to augment classroom studies.

Is this a physical product or a digital product? Is it affordable to print?

It’s your choice! We offer both perfect bound that we ship or digital downloads that you can gain access to immediately. You could print one unit per child or one unit per family and use individual notebooks or sketchbooks to work on through the year. There are fantastic options for printing such as thehomeschoolprintingcompany.com where you simply upload the pdf and each unit costs around $5 USD to print.

Is this religious or secular?

It can be either because there is an optional free downloadable devotion guide for each unit. Scroll down to download devotionals.

What order should I go in?

You can go in any order that you choose.

What is the cost?

PRINT:

$24 for an individual unit OR $330 for Year 1 which includes all 15 units studies.

DIGITAL:

$16 for an individual unit OR $210 for Year 1 which includes all 15 unit studies