A Tuttle Twins Series Of Stories: America's History (1215-1776)

I've been working on gathering our homeschool materials for the next school year (I'll have an 8th grader and a 5th grader- gasp!)

We will continue doing our read-aloud time, as well as history, science, and classical conversations as a group but spread out to do grammar, math, reading, and other individual studies. I love our one-on-one time learning together, but there is nothing like learning as a group and seeing what each kid gets from the same lesson. 

This next year, we will be using A Tuttle Twins Series of Stories: America's History (1215-1776) for history along with our CC timeline.

I love history and I feel it is important for kids to learn (to know where we came from and also to understand what happened to get us where we are). I also feel it is relevant to our lives, even though some people disagree with that. 

This history book from Conner Boyack and Elijah Stanfield supports my thoughts on history. The features are amazing and I love the way the authors help kids relate to historical events and understand why it is important to understand America's history. 

I think learning interesting facts helps the lesson stick. It always has for me, anyway. I had a history teacher in high school that called them nuggets (of information) and that has always stuck with me. These sections that teach extra about a historical figure are fun and full of nuggets. 

Oh, timelines! I just love timelines. I have one in my bible that is basic, as well as one of Genesis. The kids have simple ones in their Bibles. It really helps to be able to visualize events when they are placed linearly, especially when so many things overlap and when things happen as a direct result of a past event. Having these timelines is a game-changer in helping kids understand our history. 

Maps. They make my heart go pitter-patter. Each kid has a notebook map that is laminated in their school clipboards. United States on one and the world on the other side. They are referenced quite often during our bible study, ancient history, and when we are learning about different cultures. being able to visualize journeys and where people live compared to us is a huge game changer for my kids. The maps in this book are no different. They really help to drive home the lessons. 

One of my favorite things about the Tuttle Twins (we are huge fans here) is that the lessons are relatable to kids. This book is no different. Boyak and Stanfield use the twins to explain to kids about things they hear in the news and hear adults talking about. In this book, the historical significance is also explained. Especially in politics! 

We cannot wait to fully dive into this book and to use it alongside the videos, worksheets, and even the Tuttle Twins series we already have. It would be an amazing addition to your homeschool as well. 

We were actually listening to a Dan Bongino podcast and Conner Boyak was mentioned - the kids automatically perked up and started listening. That was the moment I knew a difference was happening in their minds that would set them apart in their futures.