Description
Grades 1-8 participate in reading books, doing activities, playing games, researching, and creating timelines which make learning American history fun and memorable. This Literature based American History curriculum can be used for:
- Multi-level teaching history through literature
- A one or two year course of study
- A stand-alone curriculum or as a resource for any other curriculum
Learning American History Through Literature covers seven periods of American history:
- Colonial
- Revolutionary War
- Westward Expansion
- Civil War
- Industrial Age
- World War Years
- Postwar Years
Each unit includes in-depth book lists, discussion questions, hands-on-activities, games, recipes, and more that will help make history come alive for students in K-8th grades.
Make Homeschool American History Engaging and Memorable
Learning American History Through Literature is a dynamic approach to teaching American history through literature. Recognized as one of the best American history homeschool curriculums, this program allows students to learn about US history by exploring classic and contemporary stories. Integrating literature and American history offers a comprehensive homeschool American history experience that makes learning both engaging and memorable.
Discover the fascinating connection between American history and literature
Learning American History Through Literature is a comprehensive history through literature curriculum designed for homeschool students. This homeschool history through literature approach provides an engaging way of teaching history through literature by combining classic stories with historical context. Perfect for those seeking a literature-based history curriculum, this program enriches American history homeschool studies and serves as an excellent American history study guide. Discover the fascinating connection between American history and literature with this unique curriculum.
Hannah B. –
This book provided exactly what I was looking for: an American history outline divided into units with suggestions for good literature, games, activities, and recipes. My children and I have not finished the course yet, as I decided to stretch it out over 2 years of study. However, we are halfway through and it is working wonderfully. We are enjoying digging into the past through awesome picture books and chapter book selections instead of focusing on one textbook. The suggested games, activities, and recipes are perfect for adding a hands-on element to the course, as well as making our history study more memorable and relatable. I like that this book provides a strong framework, yet allows for creativity within each family. For example, I have used many of the suggested books, but have also added others on my own. There is no rigidity to this course which I appreciate so much. We can spend as long or as little on each unit as we would like. This course could easily be completed in one year, however, it could be stretched out to two like we are doing. I like to add in YouTube videos, historic site visits, board games, and anything else I can find that might go with each unit that we are doing.
I would say this course would be the best fit for someone looking for a more Charlotte Mason based approach, as it uses good literature and allows for elements like narration and timeline work. It is also an extremely flexible course, making it a great fit for families who do not like scripted texts and rigidity, but prefer to create something more on their own.
I am most thankful to have found this course and am hopeful that Common Sense Press will look into making a world history version in the future.