World War II was the first historical event to actually catch my interest in high school. Over the years I’ve continued to learn more, especially about the horrific tragedy of the Holocaust. As Kaylee read about the events of World War II, she developed a deeper interest in the time…
As one of the original thirteen colonies, Pennsylvania has a rich and colorful history. Learning more about the famous people of this state is truly a fascinating study. Get ready to meet some of the most famous people who have been born in or lived in Pennsylvania! Famous Pennsylvanians: Artists…
I’m so grateful to have found a history text that my ninth-grade daughter truly enjoys. Here are her thoughts on All American History: “One of my favorite parts of All American History is the sections telling all about the presidents . . . I didn’t know very much about the…
You’ve invested your time in curriculum research and homeschool planning. You’ve purchased the best materials you could find. But now, in spite of all your efforts, it’s just not working. The curriculum is excellent; your child is eager to learn. What’s wrong? It’s very likely that the curriculum is simply not…
This post is sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions. I was compensated for my time writing this post. See my Disclosure Policy for more information. So many of America’s “heroes” have been chosen for all the wrong reasons. Sports figures, actors and actresses, media personalities–they may be popular, but that doesn’t make them…
My tenth-grade son, Devin, has always been a reluctant writer. No matter how much I tried to encourage him, he never felt that he had the ability to write well. After watching Kaylee increase her writing skills and confidence last year through the Essay Rock Star online writing course, I decided…
One of the things my daughter has most enjoyed about All American History is learning more about former presidents. She often stops her reading to comment on a particular president and his greatest accomplishments. For example, today Kaylee was reading about Calvin Coolidge (L. 18). She stopped and read this…
This collection of resources will help your family commemorate President’s Day and learn more about the life of George Washington, the “Father of His Country.” Find the complete list of living books, free printables, and online resources at Free Homeschool Deals.
One of the things I love about All American History is that it captures my daughter’s interest, sparking great discussions between the two of us. Recently Kaylee brought up the issue of Ku Klux Klan activities in the South at the end of the Civil War, and we were able…