I’d like to introduce you to one of my all-time favorite curriculum choices for homeschool history…The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer. As a Charlotte Mason, Classical, and Unit Study-inspired homeschool, The Story of the World has been a wonderful fit for our family. This post contains affiliate links. The Story of the World History Curriculum There are four volumes of The Story of the … [Read more...] about The Story of the World: Homeschooling History
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Story of the World History Volume 1: Ancient Times
This being our first full year of homeschooling, I was hoping to find a co-op we could be a part of. I was thrilled to find one that was new and starting about the same time we were starting our homeschooling year in September. One of the subjects we're studying is history for which we are using The Story of the World History for the Classical Child Volume 1: Ancient Times, Revised … [Read more...] about Story of the World History Volume 1: Ancient Times
Story of the World Ancient Times
When I began looking into a history program to use, one name kept popping up again and again: The Story of the World series by Susan Wise Bauer. The Story of the World Ancient Times The Story of the World series follows the classical education scope and sequence for history, dividing it into four cycles. Four Cycles of Classical History Ancients, BC 5000-400 ADMedieval/Early … [Read more...] about Story of the World Ancient Times
Story of the World Audio CDs
If you are looking for history told in story form for your kids you want to check out The Story of the World Audio CDs. The Story of the World Audio CDs allow you to listen to the content of the texts on the road or wherever a CD player is available. The chapters come alive as they are read by Jim Weiss, a professional storyteller. Tracks run from three to five minutes each, making it easy to … [Read more...] about Story of the World Audio CDs
The Story of the World Series
The Story of the World series is well-loved by many homeschooling families. We've used the complete series from first grade through fourth grade and it's one of our favorite homeschooling resources. A Look at The Story of the World The Story of the World is a series of 4 books that cover the span of human history from nomads to modern times. Each book, with 42 chapters, takes about a … [Read more...] about The Story of the World Series
The Story of the World – Classical Homeschool History
Looking for a chronological homeschool history program? Want something more fun than a history textbook? When it comes to homeschooling and history studies, I'm not sure you can have that conversation without mentioning The Story of the World. About The Story of the World The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer, is a four-volume set covering the sweep of human history from … [Read more...] about The Story of the World – Classical Homeschool History
Mystery of History – Christian World History
I don't know if you do this, but I have occasionally bought a curriculum with every intention of using it to it's maximum potential, only to shelve after a few weeks because of time and energy constraints. Shortly after beginning to home school six years ago, we moved my in-laws up from FL, moved everyone to a new house and then proceeded to help with a church plant and have 2 more babies … [Read more...] about Mystery of History – Christian World History
A Literature Approach to Modern U.S. and World History
From the very start of parenting, I believed in the power of books. Not just any book. But, books with a rich story and characters who came alive. My fondest homeschool memories include family read-aloud time on the couch. Of course, reading also took place on the road, in the library, at a sibling’s practice and many other locations. This literature approach we shared shaped our … [Read more...] about A Literature Approach to Modern U.S. and World History
World History Homeschool Fun
We love Dover Publications for our homeschool. Their resources are the extra layer of fun that complement a variety of learning with all our ages. I've shared much about Dover before but today I focus on world history homeschool fun. Stickers, puzzles, spot the differences, coloring books, activity books, step-by-step models and more – there really is so much to choose from. ~Don’t miss the … [Read more...] about World History Homeschool Fun
Studies in World History Vol. 1 – A Review
Studies in World History Volume One from Master Books offers everything you need for a full year of world history for your junior high student. Your student will learn history from Creation through the Age of Discovery from a biblical perspective. What is included: The student text includes lessons that are quick to read and easy to follow. My seventh grader is able to complete the … [Read more...] about Studies in World History Vol. 1 – A Review
Review: The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History
The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History with Internet links is a comprehensive introduction to world history, covering prehistoric times, Ancient civilizations through to the early 21st century. I have used this book as a reference book in our home for many years. We would read the first few pages of our time era or civilization to get a general feel for our studies. We would then add … [Read more...] about Review: The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History
Sequencing Simple Stories AND Story Writing Activities
When I taught preschool, I often worked with the concept of sequencing, “which comes first”. Later I found that it was also an important concept in the early elementary years, as children were learning to read. There are a lot of ways to practice sequencing in your homeschool, day to day. We played with this concept, by asking “Which comes first?” Then we found a helpful workbook called … [Read more...] about Sequencing Simple Stories AND Story Writing Activities