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Adventures In America Teachers Guide
SKU
051594
ISBN
9781981226443
Grade K-2
Classical
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Charlotte Mason
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Everything you need is included.
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Description
The Teacher's Guide contains much of the overall course content and instructions. It includes a 36-week lesson guide, stories with review questions designed to develop narration skills, optional copy work, weekly hands-on crafts and activities related to the time period, and additional recommended reading selections. Age appropriate activities use easy to find materials and a list of all necessary supplies is included. 144 pages, softcover.
Category Description for Adventures in America: Intro to American History for Grammar Stage
History in the classical education methodology begins with the Ancient times and follows a four year cycle, leaving the coverage of American History until 3rd and 4th grade. Yet, many families desire to introduce their younger children to the foundational events of our nation's history and to the men and women who were instrumental in our great nation. Written for kindergarten and early elementary students, Adventures in America covers the early days of America, from the Native American population to the adventures of Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed, as well as incorporates an essential study of the fifty states.
The Teacher's Book contains instructions for use, a 36-week lesson guide, stories with review questions designed to develop narration skills, optional copy work, weekly hands-on crafts and activities related to the time period, and additional recommended reading selections. Age appropriate activities use easy to find materials and a list of all necessary supplies is included. There is also a listing of helpful websites. The Student Notebook includes coloring pages, space to record narration and copywork, and the activity pages for fifty states. Additionally, you will need Smart about Fifty States (item #053263) and state flag stickers (item #027052).
Focusing on the skills developed in the grammar stage, this study provides a solid introduction to American History for younger children. The stories are concise, yet interesting and the hands-on activities enable history to come alive. This yearlong study provides a wonderful introduction to US History for Classically minded families, or any homeschooling family who seeks to provide an essential overview of America to their children. Pb, Teacher's Book, 144 pgs, Student Notebook , 175 pgs. You will need separate student notebooks for each child as the pages are not reproducible. ~ Deanne
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-2 |
| Brand: | Angela Blau |
| ISBN: | 9781981226443 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 19, 2016
Great!
We used this when we had a pre-Kindergartener and first grader. I plan to redo it next year with our fourth, second, and kindergartener. It was fun, interesting, great simple hands on projects, and stories that aren't always taught in schools. I love that you can tailor it to meet the needs of the specific ages of the children and there are storybook and chapter book read aloud suggestions (along with a schedule for reading them).
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How many days a week is the program? On sample it shows just 3 days.
Yes, the sample shows a suggested 3 days a week. However with the optional read-alouds, picture books and readers you have more than enough material for 5 days a week. Some of the activities may take more than one day also. I like the three day a week format. It gives mom some freedom to skip a day here or there or go on a history field trip.
Is this secular or faith based?
This is certainly a faith-based curriculum. A lovely curriculum we thoroughly enjoyed!!
Are the readings listed in the reading schedule above included in the curriculum or do all the reading selections need to be purchased separately?
The stories are all included. You will need only the Student Notebook which includes coloring pages, space to record narration and copywork, and the activity pages for fifty states. Additionally, you will need Smart about Fifty States (item #053263) and state flag stickers (item #027052).
All items needed are listed here:
https://www.rainbowresource.com/category/10344/Adventures-in-America-Intro-to-American-History-for-Grammar-Stage.html
Is there a next step or a next level for this program?
No. This is a stand alone curriculum. I used it this past school year for my kindergartner, and we'll be using Truthquest History for 1st grade.
I'd like to get this but I have concerns about historical accuracy and relevance; there's some doubt Pocahontas actually existed, and...Paul Bunyan? I might get it if it's just those two that are off, but I'm wondering if there's any other questionable stories.
Does anyone have a list of the extra books suggested from this guide?
Pocahontas and the Strangers
Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims
A Lion to Guard US
Tolliver's Secret
The Cabin Faced West
The Courage of Sarah Noble
The Matchlock Gun
Little House on the Prairie
On the Banks of Plum Creek
In Grandma's Attic
I needed a simple trek through US History which included stories and suggestions for activities.
Appears to be kind, through and accessible
We are part of a homeschool co-op and the History teachers chose this curriculum for the year
A friend is using this. I am looking for curriculum to help get my child excited to do school.