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The Best Literature-Based American History Curriculum

The Best Literature-Based American History Curriculum

With high-quality books, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a detailed Instructor Guide, Sonlight is the best literature-based American history curriculum for elementary students. The importance of learning the history of our country cannot be overstated. But dry, boring textbooks will never develop a true understanding of American history. Reading the stories…

Literature-Based American History Curriculum for Kindergarten

Literature-Based American History Curriculum for Kindergarten

This literature-based American history curriculum from Sonlight covers a full year of history, Bible, and literature for kindergarten or first grade. My 6-year-old daughter genuinely LOVES history, and I don’t want to dampen her enthusiasm with dry textbooks or boring busywork. But finding an engaging, literature-based American history curriculum for…

Project Passport: Ancient Egypt History for Elementary Grades

Project Passport: Ancient Egypt History for Elementary Grades

Looking back over our years of homeschooling, I can see that I’ve focused almost exclusively on teaching American history during the elementary years. Honestly, the thought of teaching world history–especially ancient history–has felt rather overwhelming to me. The truth is that I’ve always supposed that ancient history would be boring and…