Fungi

Fungi: The Hidden Kingdom

Step into the fascinating, often-forgotten world beneath our feet.
The Hidden Kingdom is a flexible, nature-inspired unit study all about fungi—designed for curious homeschoolers and co-ops who crave connection, creativity, and science-rich learning without the rigid schedule.

This 36-page downloadable curriculum offers an open-ended, hands-on exploration of the fungi kingdom through stories, experiments, art, food, fieldwork, and reflection. Whether you stretch it over four weeks or weave it into your rhythm all year long, this unit invites your learners to slow down, look closely, and be filled with wonder.

What’s Inside:

• 4 Core Lessons (Fungi Foundations, Life Cycle of a Mushroom, Geography of Mushrooms, Fungi in Food & Medicine)

• Nature Walk Prompts & Reflection Moments

• Notebooking Prompts + Creative Writing Ideas

• Hands-On Science Projects (yeast experiments, mold observation, bread baking, mushroom studies)

• Spore Print Instructions

• 6+ Simple Fungi-Inspired Art Projects

• Flexible Morning Basket Guide

• Video & Book Lists

• Open-and-Go Format with Room to Roam

Designed For:

• Homeschoolers who love unit studies, nature learning, and open-ended discovery

• Families with kids in grades 1–6, with optional extensions for older learners

• Co-ops looking for flexible group activities and conversation-rich projects

• Educators seeking a science supplement grounded in curiosity and creativity

How It’s Used:

This is not a daily checklist. It’s a curiosity-led companion.
Use it with your morning basket, stretch one lesson over several weeks, or weave in nature journaling and fieldwork throughout a season.

Whether you’re foraging in the woods or baking bread at home, this study meets you where you are—with the flexibility to adapt, expand, or slow down as your rhythm allows.

Instant Download Includes:

• 36-page PDF curriculum

• Book & video guide

• Art, science, and cooking project ideas

“Let the mushrooms, mycelium, and magical micro-worlds beneath your feet be your guide. Let this be a season of slowing down, looking closely, and finding awe in the small things.”