Simple Studies: Pond Creatures
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<i>Simple Studies: Pond Creatures</i> is a Charlotte Mason-inspired science guide with 18 open-and-go lessons that bring the world of pond animals to life through storytelling, nature study, and creative expression. Just grab your copy of <em>Among the Pond People</em> and start exploring!<br><br>For Grades K-6 | <b>This is a digital only resource</b> | Other book(s) required<br>Published by: Simple Studies<br><br><a href="https://dsb-samples.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Simple-Studies-Pond-Creatures.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Sample</a><br><br><i>Pond Creatures</i> is more than just a curriculum—it’s a nature-filled adventure designed for multi-age learning. With a focus on connection over checklists, this resource pairs beautifully with <em>Among the Pond People</em> and includes:<br><br><b>Each lesson features:</b><ul><li>Reading prompts and narration questions</li><li>Copywork, dictation, and poetry</li><li>Hand-drawn coloring pages and drawing inspiration</li><li>Picture book lists, visual aids, and video links</li><li>Optional project ideas and nature journaling</li></ul><b>Subjects naturally covered:</b><ul><li>Zoology, biology, mammalogy, entomology, ornithology, hydrology</li><li>Lentic ecosystems, art, poetry, and handwriting</li></ul>Includes links to <i>Handbook of Nature Study</i> and curated videos to bring each creature to life. Just add <em>Among the Pond People</em> and you’re ready to dive in. From dragonflies to muskrats, <i>Pond Creatures</i> invites your children to slow down and fall in love with pond life.
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- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
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- Search
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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