Make history meaningful, memorable, and truly enjoyable with this full-year Early American History Curriculum, created for 3rd–5th grade homeschoolers. This open-and-go, literature-rich program takes students on a journey through America’s story—from Native Peoples of North America through the Age of Exploration, Colonial America, the American Revolution, Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
Designed by a homeschool parent, this curriculum blends engaging readings, picture book recommendations, hands-on projects, mapping activities, crafts, games, journal prompts, and creative writing—perfect for families who love learning through stories and rich experiences.
✨ What’s Inside
✔ Full-color 32-week curriculum (163+ pages)
✔ 8 engaging units:
Native Peoples of North America
Age of Exploration
Colonial America
Road to the Revolution
The American Revolution
Forming a New Nation
The New Republic & Westward Expansion
Civil War & Reconstruction
✔ Step-by-step teacher guide (open-and-go!)
✔ Beautiful Unit Introduction Cards
✔ Hands-on projects and crafts
✔ Maps, timelines, comprehension questions, and quizzes
✔ Literature lists (picture books + chapter books)
✔ Minimal supplies required
Perfect for family-style learning—you can easily adapt activities for younger or older siblings.
📚 Skills & Standards Covered
Aligned with major social studies standards for grades 3–5, including:
• Native American cultures & regional geography
• Early explorers and global connections
• Colonial life and settlement patterns
• Causes of the American Revolution
• Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and early government
• Westward Expansion, the Oregon Trail, and frontier life
• The Civil War & Reconstruction
• Map skills, timelines, reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking
• C3 Framework + Common Core ELA integration
👨🏫 Perfect For
• Homeschool families
• Learning pods & co-ops
• Charlotte Mason, unit study, and literature-based homeschoolers
• Parents wanting a full-year, ready-to-use social studies program
❤️ Why Families Love It
✔ Truly open-and-go—no long prep time
✔ Beautiful visuals and full-color pages
✔ Keeps kids engaged through stories, art, and hands-on learning
✔ Encourages deep understanding instead of memorization
✔ Flexible enough to use with multiple ages
📎 Format
• This is a PRINTED VERSION- a physical copy will be sent.
A digital download version is available separately in my shop here- https://www.etsy.com/listing/4419055218/early-american-history-homeschool