Sassafras Science is a fun, Charlotte Mason-inspired,
hands-on science program that follows the Sassafras Twins on exciting
around-the-world adventures with their eccentric Uncle Cecil and his lab
assistant, a prairie dog named President Lincoln. Through an engaging story,
children discover that science is anything but boring!
This inquiry-based curriculum combines living books, real
experiments, notebooking, copywork, and discussion to help students develop a
love for science while building strong observation and thinking skills.
How It Works
Each semester-long Adventure requires three core components:
- Reader:
The heart of the program. A lively story that carries the science lessons
as the twins travel and explore.
- Guide:
Provides lesson plans, chapter summaries, discussion questions,
vocabulary, encyclopedia and library book suggestions, experiment
instructions, and additional activities.
- Scidat
Logbook: A consumable student notebook where children record
observations, color maps, draw illustrations, complete copywork/dictation,
and document experiments and projects.
The Scidat Logbook is not reproducible, so you’ll need one per
child. A moderate amount of writing is involved, making this program slightly
more intensive than some other Charlotte Mason-style science curricula. Younger
children may need parental help or can “buddy up” with an older sibling.
Available Adventures
Each volume covers one major area of science for
approximately one semester. The books are designed to be completed in order for
the best story experience, but each begins with a quick review so you can start
mid-series if needed.
Sassafras Science is an excellent choice for families
who want living-books science that is engaging, memorable, and gently rigorous, making it perfect for multi-age learning and fostering a genuine love for science.
Browse all Sassafras Science Adventures, including Readers,
Guides, Scidat Logbooks, and complete Sets below!
