Tips & Resources

All sorts of tutorials on using Layers of Learning and on homeschooling in general.

Four Year Cycle

The four year cycle is a method of organizing a curriculum or school course. Students learn the entire scope of history, geography, science, and arts over a four year period, then they repeat their studies twice more before graduation.

Comparing Classic Layers of Learning to NEW Layers of Learning

Here is a comparison between the Classic Layers of Learning, first released in 2010 and the NEW Layers of Learning first released in 2022.

Printing Layers of Learning Units

If you purchased Layers of Learning units in the PDF form, you may want to print them, put them into a binder, and keep them together as a whole course. Psst! You don’t have to print the units though, learn how to use Layers of Learning straight from your tablet. You will need a 2 […]

Canadian History & Geography Resources

Below you will find web links, articles, videos, and more to go with each unit of the Canadian History & Geography course. Also get the YouTube playlist for Canadian History and for Canadian Geography. First Nations Why the salmon come to the Squamish waters Listen to Squamish ABC’s Squamish words Coast Salish Welcome Song Tale […]

Earth & Space Resources for Layers of Learning

Below you will find web links, extra printables, and other resources to use along with the Earth & Space units in the Layers of Learning curriculum. Earth & Space is sold as a single volume and as individual units, which are like chapters within the Earth & Space book. Here is a free printable cover […]

People & Planet Resources for Layers of Learning

Below you will find web links, extra printables, and other resources to use along with the People & Planet units in the Layers of Learning curriculum. People & Planet is sold as a single volume and as individual units, which are like chapters within the People & Planet book. Here’s a link for a free […]

Art Beginnings Resources for Layers of Learning

Below you will find web links, extra printables, and other resources to use along with the Art Beginnings units in the Layers of Learning curriculum. Art Beginnings is sold as a single volume and as individual units, which are like chapters within the Art Beginnings book. Here is a free printable cover to accompany your […]

Ancient History Resources for Layers of Learning

Below you will find web links, extra printables, and other resources to use along with the Ancient History units in the Layers of Learning curriculum. Ancient History is sold as a single volume and as individual units, which are like chapters within the Ancient History book. Here’s a link to a free printable cover to […]