Reading with History D takes your child on an unforgettable journey through early American history, from the Native American civilizations to the 1850s. This engaging American history homeschool curriculum program guides students to understand the founding of the United States, key historical events, and the individuals who shaped the nation. With daily lesson plans and comprehensive materials, this package provides everything you need for a successful homeschool year.

Key Learning Areas in Reading with History D

Reading with History D offers an integrated learning experience, linking history, geography, literature, and language arts. Children will:

• Learn about early Native American civilizations and their contributions.
• Explore the challenges faced by settlers, pioneers, and immigrants.
• Study major events like the American Revolution, the birth of the U.S. government, and the creation of the Constitution.
• Meet historical figures like George Washington, Paul Revere, and the Founding Fathers.
• Understand the spirit of innovation that defined early American culture.
• Discover how early American history shaped the democratic republic we know today.

This program ties together various subjects, including History, Geography, Read-Alouds, and Readers, to help your child make connections between the people, places, and events that shaped the United States. The Language Arts component can be purchased separately for an even more comprehensive learning experience.

What’s Included in Reading with History D

• Instructor's Guide: A 36-week, 4-day schedule with daily lesson plans, colorful map answer keys, discussion questions, and background notes to guide your lessons and maximize your teaching time.
• Timeline Figures: Visual aids to help students map the progression of early American history and see how events unfold over time.
• Landmark History of the American People, Volume 1: The core history book that covers the journey from the Pilgrims to the mid-1800s. This book explores the social and cultural forces that made America unique.

Optional Lap Book Kit

The American History I - Lap Book Kit can be added to your American history homeschool curriculum package to provide hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts. The kit is scheduled in the Instructor’s Guide for your convenience and can be customized through the "Customize" tab above.

Read-Alouds

Read 11 engaging Read-Aloud books that bring to life the adventure, courage, and challenges of early America. Sample titles include:

• Walk the World’s Rim - Explore Texas before the Pilgrims landed and meet European explorers.
• The Sign of the Beaver - A Newbery Honor story about a white boy rescued by an Indian chief.
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond - A Newbery Medal book about family, justice, and courage.

These stories provide opportunities for you and your child to connect with history through compelling characters and narratives.

Readers

The Level D Readers are adventure-filled stories that directly complement the history content, helping your child transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” These carefully selected books reinforce the historical themes and characters introduced in the program.

If your child is an advanced reader or on the older end of the 8-11 age range, you can select the Advanced Readers under the "Customize" tab. This option includes eight additional gripping books for more advanced readers.

Virtual Platform

Reading with History D offers an optional Virtual Platform that allows students to access their reading schedules, complete assessments, and receive instant auto-grading results. Parents can track progress, review assignments, and communicate directly with their child through the platform, which is accessible from both computers and mobile devices.

If purchased between April and June, you can begin using the Virtual Platform as early as July 1st and within six months from the purchase date. You’ll have 12 months from your start date to complete the course.

Required Resources

Throughout the year, your child will use two essential resources:

• The Timeline Book: A visual tool to help students track historical events and understand how history unfolds.
• The Markable Map: A map to help students visualize key locations and historical events throughout the course.

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