History Quest Study Guide Early Times Pre-History to 8th Cent... by Pandia Press

The narrative style and included narration and dictation activities make this a great choice for a Charlotte Mason style homeschool, while the chronological history cycle is appealing to classical homeschoolers as well. This is one of the few secular resources offered to the homeschool market that was written specifically for homeschoolers. History Quest is an immersive, hands-on, and engaging elementary history curriculum.

If you are hoping to stay with one program from beginning to end, the Modern Times level is not available yet.

The other thing to consider is the History Quest series is not yet complete. I’m sure this curriculum could be completed with just the Read-Aloud Book and Study Guide, but in order to fully experience this curriculum, you will want to incorporate all of the extra books and activities. History Quest is very comprehensive, but in order to fully utilize this curriculum there is a long list of extra supplies and books needed. While different world religions are incorporated throughout the text, the perspective is more about how they had an impact on history and not spirituality. History Quest is one of the few secular history options created just for the homeschool market. The variety of hands on activities in the guide gives enough flexibility that I think this could be used for any homeschool style. It also follows a chronological history cycle which lends itself well to those who lean toward a classical education. Lessons for day five are exploring web links and reading from the enrichment list, which can easily be incorporated throughout the week for those that prefer a 4 day homeschool week. The included weekly schedule provides for lessons for five days a week. There is a long supply list that gives you everything you will need for the hands-on projects for the year.

You will also find maps, literature recommendations, and coloring pages. The guide includes 31 weekly units that include reading assignments, timeline/geography activities, map work, writing, crafts and other hands-on activities. The Study Guide is where you get to the heart of this program. The first part is the informational text, and the second part is the History Hop. This engaging Read-Aloud Book contains 26 chapters, each divided into two parts. This is not a boring history text by any means. The read-Aloud Chapter Book is packed with information, in an approachable narrative style. You will also need various art and craft supplies to complete some of the projects.

History Quest Study Guide Early Times Pre-History to 8th Cent... by Pandia Press