Simple Studies: Desert Creatures
$14.00
Explore the fascinating wildlife of the desert with your K–6 students—no prep needed!
Simple Studies: Desert Creatures is a Charlotte Mason-inspired nature study based on Desert Neighbors by Edith M. Patch and Carroll Lane Fenton. With 13 open-and-go lessons, students will observe, draw, and learn through storytelling and hands-on exploration.
For Grades K–6 | This is a digital only resource | Other book(s) required
Published by: Simple Studies
Simple Studies: Desert Creatures
Simple Studies: Desert Creatures brings the desert to life through 13 engaging lessons that explore animal life, ecology, anatomy, and art. Students will learn through narration, journaling, poetry, and hands-on activities—all centered around the vintage living book Desert Neighbors (1937).
Each lesson includes:
- A chapter reading prompt
- Narration and discussion questions
- Hand-drawn coloring pages
- Picture book recommendations
- Dictation and copywork exercises
- Visual aids, research links, and video suggestions
- Review questions
Older students can explore further with:
- Field guide and nature journaling prompts
- Real-life animal images for drawing
- Snake and spider anatomy drills
- Georgia O’Keeffe artist study & abstract painting guide
- Optional final project
Topics covered include:
- Desert ecology and zoology
- Biology, mammalogy, ornithology, and anatomy
- Literature, poetry, copywork, and US geography
- Art history, abstract art, and nature study
Includes all printable materials—just add Desert Neighbors by Edith M. Patch and Carroll Lane Fenton.
Desert Creatures invites students to explore God’s handiwork in one of the most extreme and beautiful environments on Earth.
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