How Do I Choose a Homeschool History Curriculum?
The best homeschool history curriculum balances academic depth with family connection. Some parents prefer a chronological history curriculum, while others focus on specific regions such as American history, world history, European history, or ancient civilizations.
In the Charlotte Mason method, students begin with what is close, such as American history, and gradually move outward to study what is further, like world history. This natural progression helps children build confidence and understanding before tackling broader global perspectives. Literature-based history offers the additional benefit of teaching through living books—stories that capture imagination and encourage critical thinking—rather than rote memorization. At Beautiful Feet Books, we provide flexible history studies that can be used for one child or adapted for the whole family.
Should History be taught chronologically?
We believe that for the young student, history is best taught through familiarity. Just as a child’s understanding of the world radiates outward from the home to the world around them, interest in history often grows naturally when they can connect the stories with what they see around them every day.
When selecting a history curriculum, homeschool families often find that starting with the heroes of American history sparks a love for the subject. This strategy teaches that history is not just a sequence of dates, but a journey that gently builds with a child's natural stage of development.
Many families choose a curriculum that focuses on specific regions. Our history curriculums follow chronological order teaching students about historical events and historical figures within a region and time period.
What types of history curriculum are there?
There are many approaches to teaching history and social studies at home. A traditional curriculum often relies on textbooks and worksheets. Literature-based studies focus on reading high-quality, timeless books and pairing them with discussion and hands-on experiences and activities - cooking historical recipes, keeping journals, or recreating artifacts make history more engaging. Our books span historical fiction, great read-alouds, historical facts, and social studies curriculum from almost every time period. Whether you’re looking for a complete one-year history curriculum or supplemental resources, Beautiful Feet Books offers options for every homeschool family.
What grades does Beautiful Feet Books have history curriculum for?
We carry homeschool studies for elementary school, middle school and high school years. Our curriculum packs are focused group appropriate grades together, such as:
With homeschooling, many families choose to cover history as a family unit. The ideal curriculum for homeschool families is often one where children of similar ages can share the history curriculum, making it an experience the family can enjoy together.
What History subjects does Beautiful Feet Books Cover?
We have history curriculum that spans a wide range of topics to help homeschool families meet education standards:
- Early American History
- Ancient History
- Middle Ages / Medieval History
- World History
- Modern U.S. History
- Texas History
- History of California
We also carry a range of curriculum focused on geography, social studies, and electives such as art appreciation and music appreciation.
Choosing Books for Homeschool History
Books are the foundation of a literature-based homeschool history program. The books and history lessons go beyond entertainment. Instead, they transport students into another time and help them see the world through diverse perspectives. At Beautiful Feet Books, we carefully curate award-winning children’s books and classic literature so that every title is meaningful, accurate, and worth your family’s time. From picture books for younger learners to rich novels for older students, our book lists are designed to nurture a lifelong love of history and learning.
