Seeker of Schole Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 After attending conference and reading many threads on teaching to find truth, beauty and virtue, I am sold on this method. It speaks to my soul, and I firmly believe in teaching literature with good books - not just historical fiction. Now my question is this: how do I teach history? If you follow this method, what do you use to teach history? Is there a curriculum you use that doesn't overwhelm you with historical fiction? I refuse to use a textbook. If you use SOTW for 1 - 4, then what do you use for 5 - 8? Tapestry of Grace? I love both literature and history, and I can easily see myself bogging down in historical fiction if I am not careful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi26 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Have you looked at Genevieve Foster's History series? www.mainlesson.com also has lots of great options, including the Famous Men books, for free. Just some thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Most people who use this method seem rather keen on books republished by Yesterday's Classics, and/or books by Van Loon, HE Marshall, Gombrich, etc. I think the Maestros' picture books about American history are pretty interesting, Kadir Nelson's book Heart and Soul is lovely, and the book Builders of the Old World is a nice one about ancient culture that focusses on everyday life instead of royalty or wars. Eta I have been wanting to see Suzanne Strauss Art's books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 We use and I have set up my curriculum at my blog to use the following books for history: For the lower years: A Child's History of the World Our Island Story Maesto picture book series in the modern history section biographies and other books for reading aloud to supplement For the upper years: Dorothy Mills series primary sources biographies and other books for supplement Great Books for the high school years I also have some books for high school such as Middle Ages by Morris Bishop, The Italian Renaissance by J. H. Plumb and plan to use the Daniel Boorstin books (The Discoverers, The Creators and The Seekers) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have bought wonderful books from library discard sales. Ones I highly recommend: Landmark series Signature series American Heritage Jr Library Horizon Caravel This link has links to titles of many different series, including the ones in my list: http://www.valerieslivinglibrary.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I will second the recommendation of the Maestro books for American History. We read through them earlier this year and DS and I both really liked them. Will be watching the thread. I'm always looking for truly good history resources! I am considering the Dorothy Mills books that kfamily mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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