Elementary history

Interpreting history can seem like a daunting task for students, but with a few creative tools and ideas, teachers can bring historical events and people to life. I love providing students with an interconnection to the people who shaped our country. Our history is on-going and by studying our past, we can hopefully learn

Do you need a homeschool history curriculum for elementary kids? I'm sharing my secrets and resources for creating a love of history in your homeschool!

If your middle schooler is studying early American History, add some of these videos to your lesson plans. They will bring history to life - history is fun!

These free history unit studies and lesson plans are perfect for piecing together a history curriculum based on your children’s interests.

Late last summer, just before we were set to start back to schooling our little Miss 6 and Miss 4... I stumbled upon The Peaceful Press. When I researched The Playful Pioneers curriculum and saw that it was based on The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, it spoke to me right away.&nb

Grab these Free Printables about the 13 colonies to help your kids learn American History! Perfect to add to any homeschool history lesson or early American History class.

Great history movies for kids in elementary and middle school

As I begin to share book lists, I do need to make it clear that you should use your own discernment when it comes to books for your family. Every family’s tolerances and tastes differ, and mine are more laissez-faire than many. I buy no twaddle, and the books I get come recommended from good sources, but I don’t preread every one and I believe in broad reading. However, I have this luxury because my boys are ravenous readers and not the most careful nor sensitive readers. If, down the li

Hands-on Elementary History is an excellent way to bring homeschool history to life! Project Passport makes it simple and fun.

Learn about Early Explorers for Kids with this fun, 5-week history lesson unit for elementary age kids to learn about the Vikings, Columbus, Magellan, and more!