The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Unit Studies: 5 Resources to Bring Feathery Fun to Your Homeschool
- Samantha
- Mar 4
- 3 min read
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It is officially that time of year when the air starts to feel a bit warmer, the days get longer, and many of us start dreaming of the first "peep" of springtime. Whether you're incubating eggs, curious about the chickens' life cycle, or considering raising your own backyard flock, we have a variety of units to help!
Over the years, we’ve created quite a few resources to celebrate all things poultry, from phonics for your littlest learners to "chicken math" for the older kids to nature studies for the whole family. To help you navigate our collection and find the perfect fit for your family’s current season, we’ve put together a guide to all our chicken-themed units below!
1. For the Littlest Learners (Ages 2-8)
CH is for Chicken Learning Pack This is our go-to recommendation for toddlers and early elementary students. It focuses heavily on early literacy and tactile play.
Best for:Â Introducing the "CH" phonics sound and basic letter recognition.
What’s Inside: 3-part cards, scavenger hunts, "My Book of CH Words," and simple counting/patterning activities. It’s a gentle, play-based way to bring chickens into your morning basket.
2. For the Math Enthusiasts (Ages 3-12)
Chicken Math Learning Pack If you want to weave a theme through your core subjects, this 100+ page pack is a massive resource that grows with your child.
Best for:Â Families with multiple children of different ages.
What’s Inside: Everything from "Chicken Coop Counting" for the littles to "Quiche Fractions" and complex word problems for older students. It even includes graphing activities that range in difficulty to accommodate ages 3 through 12.
3. For the Aspiring Homesteader (All Ages)
Raising Our Flock: Backyard Chicken Guide Are you actually planning to get real chickens this year? This is more than just a "unit study"—it’s a practical guide for the whole family.
Best for:Â Families planning to start (or improve) their own backyard coop.
What’s Inside: Detailed info on chicken anatomy, breed exploration, egg color investigations, and practical tips on health, care, and coop design. It’s the perfect bridge between "school" and real-life homesteading.
4. For the Nature Study Lover
Chicken Life Cycle Nature Study This unit focuses on the science and wonder of how a chicken begins. It’s a beautiful, focused study on the four stages of the life cycle.
Best for:Â A focused science block or a springtime nature study.
What’s Inside: Information posters, 3-part cards (both full color and DIY black-and-white for coloring), and cut-and-paste worksheets. Bonus: This unit actually includes the Hatching Observation Journal mentioned below!
5. For the Observation & Recording
Chicken Hatching Observation Journal Sometimes you don't need a full unit—you just need a place to record the magic.
Best for:Â Families who are currently incubating eggs or visiting a local farm.
What’s Inside: Simple but effective templates for drawing and writing daily observations. It includes two versions: one specifically for hatching and one for observing adult chickens.
Which Chicken Unit should you choose?
If you have toddlers/preschoolers:Â Start with CH is for Chicken & Chicken Nature Study.
If you want to supplement your math curriculum:Â Grab the Chicken Math Pack.
If you are getting real chicks this spring: The Backyard Chicken Guide is a must-have.
If you want a classic science unit: The Life Cycle Nature Study is the way to go.
We hope these resources help bring a little bit of the farm into your home this season! Happy homeschooling!