Are you looking for a literature-based, Christ-focused history program? Then you might consider checking out TruthQuest History. TruthQuest History is a program that guides you through the ages using living books with a focus on how Christ has worked throughout world history.
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TruthQuest sent me American History for Young Students I & III to review. The 3-part American History series is meant for students in 1st-5th grades. TruthQuest also has an 8-part series that covers the beginning of time through modern American and European history for use with students in 5th-12th grades.
Each of the chronological history guides is divided into major historical events. For each event there is a brief commentary and an extensive book list. There is no need to get overwhelmed by this book list though: the list merely gives you options to choose from. I don’t think any family could go through one of these guides in a year and read all the books…unless of course they weren’t doing anything other than history.
Looking though the book lists, there are several books I’m familiar with, and I know they’re high quality books.
(There are a number of books in her recommended resources I’m going to have Bradley read—despite the fact that we aren’t focusing on American history this year—because we are getting ready to visit Williamsburg during Thanksgiving.)
You will love this program if….
- You want a literature-based history program focused on living books (i.e. not textbooks)
- A Christ-centered history curriculum is important to you
- You have an extensive home library with recommended resources to draw from, or you don’t mind planning ahead to borrow resources from the library
- You want a history program you can dialog about as a family and use to teach worldview
- You are looking for an affordable history curriculum that you can use with several students at one time
- Flexibility and adaptability is an attribute you value in your curriculum choices
This program might not be for you if….
- You require lesson plans to feel organized – This is a free flowing curriculum. Some parents might choose to skip certain peripheral topics and/or spend more time on topics that the student finds particularly interesting or topics the parent feels are important.
- You or your child enjoy workbooks and/or lots of activities – This isn’t to say that you couldn’t use this curriculum, but you would need to supplement it with something else. TruthQuest does have some companion resources that may fit the bill, but I have not had the opportunity to see what these look like.
- If you and/or your child don’t like to read – This would be a problem since its a literature-based program.
TruthQuest History has some really cool things to offer. I’ve really enjoyed reading through some of the commentary. It’s written in a casual, yet engaging style. I’m looking forward to digging into some of the recommended books too!
this looks neat
I’d be most interested in the ‘beginning of time’ one…whichever that one is =)
That looks like a great find!
Sorry, I forgot to add. Beginning of Time. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this History curriculum and linking it up! 🙂
This curriculum looks awesome. I am always looking for new ways to engage my kids, as their dad is a history buff.
American History for young Students I
Young American Historty fo young students
This sounds great! I would Love the American history for young students 🙂 thanks!
I have looked at Truthquest many times before and been very impressed with their literature lists. I like that I can select several books for my kids to read and learn from rather than sticking with a textbook. We are studying the Middle Ages through the reformation this year, and will be doing the age of Exploration next year. I would love to win a copy of their Renaissance, Reformation and Exploration.
As a foreigner, American History is not my strongest area. This would be very helpful.
American History for Young Students would fill my needs best.
I would love to check out American History for Young Students I!
Beginning of Time would be a good one!
Beginning of Time
American History
beginning of time and whatever book covers the middle ages
Amer History for Young Students vol. III would be the most useful for us this year.
would love it for young students or college level
Beginning of time
America History for Young Students I-3 would be best for my daughter based on her age! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love one geared towards younger kids (K-1)
the 8 part series for 5th to 12th graders with European history sounds perfect! 🙂
I think I would like the set that is meant for 5-12 graders.
what TruthQuest History guide I would like is TruthQuest 8-part series that covers the beginning of time through modern American and European history for use with students in 5th-12th grades.
I think we would enjoy ancient history!
I like that it references ‘living books.’ I would be interested in the 5th – 12th grade version.
I would like this one,” The 3-part American History series is meant for students in 1st-5th grades”. Thanks!
This looks great! Would love to give it a try. Thank you. 🙂
I am really looking forward to reading the begging of time part.
History has always been a weak point for me. I would love to have a book list to reference in choosing books to read with Hudson. Since he is in first grade, probably American History for Young Students 1.