Threads of Discovery Group Licensing

Teach one shared theme across your whole group while students work at the level that fits them best.

Threads of Discovery is a secular, multi-subject, interdisciplinary unit study curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12. It was designed so learners of different ages can explore the same central theme together while completing work at the level that fits them best, making it a natural fit for microschools, co-ops, hybrid programs, learning pods, and one-room learning environments.

One Shared Topic + Multiple Levels = Less Planning

Mixed-age learning can be beautiful, but it can also be hard to plan. Threads of Discovery helps group leaders gather students around one shared theme without needing to create a separate curriculum for every age or ability level.

The facilitator leads the group through discussion, activities, exploration, and shared learning using the Discovery Guide. Students then complete levelled work at home, during independent work time, or in small groups.

The rhythm is simple:

Gather together, explore together, then let each student work at the right level.

Who It’s For

Threads of Discovery group licensing is designed for:

• microschools

• homeschool co-ops

• secular learning communities

• hybrid homeschool programs

• learning pods

• one-room schoolhouse-style groups

• enrichment programs

• multi-age classes

If your group includes students at different ages or levels, Threads of Discovery can help you teach from one shared theme while still giving each learner work that fits.

How Groups Can Use Threads of Discovery

Co-op or class time can be used for shared lessons, discussion, hands-on activities, experiments, map work, creative responses, presentations, and group exploration.

Families or students can then complete levelled workbook pages outside the group meeting time. This keeps the group connected through a shared topic while allowing each student to work at an appropriate depth.

A typical co-op rhythm might look like this:

Why It Works for Mixed-Age Groups

One shared theme
Everyone studies the same topic, which keeps the group connected.

Levelled student work
Students work on content that meets them where they're at, instead of all being forced into the same assignment.

Flexible pacing
Use a unit over 4, 6, 8, or 12 weeks depending on your schedule.

Built for real-life multi-age learning
Useful for co-ops, microschools, and groups where one adult is guiding multiple learners.

Microschool & Co-op Licensing

A standard Family License is for use within one household. Groups using Threads of Discovery in a co-op, microschool, hybrid program, learning pod, or other shared learning environment should choose a group license.

Larger group? Contact us for custom licensing.

What Group Licenses Include

Group licenses include facilitator access to the full unit, permission to teach from the Discovery Guide, and permission to print or distribute assigned student pages for enrolled students in one learning community.

A group license includes:

• access to the Discovery Guide and Field Guide for the facilitator and all students

• access to all student levels

• permission to teach from the unit

• permission to print assigned student pages for participating students

• use with one co-op, microschool, class, learning pod, or learning community

• flexible pacing for group use

What Group Licenses Do Not Include

Group licenses do not include permission to share the full digital unit, complete Discovery Guide, or complete student workbooks with participating families or outside educators.

Families who want full home access to the complete unit should purchase a separate Family License.

Optional family upgrade pricing may be available for families participating in a licensed co-op or microschool group.

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