Description
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Adventures to the New World is a fun introduction to early American history for elementary grades by using great books and hands-on activities to bring learning to life.
This guide covers 4 units in the exploration of the New World: Vikings, Christopher Columbus, the Jamestown settlement, and the Mayflower using some of the “You Wouldn’t Want to…” books.
Each unit is a 4-week study to learn all about the explorers and time period. Included for every unit is a book list, supply list, weekly guide, and multiple activity instructions (with photo examples) and recipes. The weekly guide is broken into 3-4 short, open & go lessons but can easily be joined together or moved around to fit into your schedule. The lessons guide you on what to read, videos to watch, projects or recipe suggestions, map labeling, and prompts to fill in notebook pages.
At the end of each unit, your children will be adding a diary entry of what they learned to their “Explorer Journal.” Instructions and writing prompts are included.
Each of the 4 units require 2 books needed (last photo shares a list.) The book list in each unit provides additional book suggestions and read aloud/chapter books that can be used as replacements if needed. Required books can be found on Amazon or on secondhand websites- search titles on bookfinder.com or thriftbooks.com.
Full guide is 103 pages but made to be printed double-sided.
-Part 2 Adventures Through America is available! It covers the Boston Tea Party/American Revolution, Lewis & Clark, Pioneer era, and the Civil War.
All units are also sold individually.
**Digital PDF download is available immediately after purchase or an email with the download will be sent to download at a later time. All digital files expire 60 days after the purchase date. Make sure to save your files to your computer or a hard drive.
**Printed guides are printed on 24lb paper, double-sided, 110lb card stock covers, and spiral bound. Digital download is available after purchase and also sent to the email provided. *US Only
**This product is meant for personal use only and is not to be shared, copied, or sold as your own. I do grant permission to print multiple copies of the maps and craft templates for members of your personal homeschool or co-op with less than 10 students.
NO returns or refunds on digital products.
Susie Wabs (verified owner) –
My two boys (7 & 10) both enjoy this history curriculum so much! It was interactive, fun, and super informative all in one. They see things now and say oh I learned that and are able to have a full conversation about the subject. Don’t worry about the age gap, this is adaptive and fun for all ages!
Heather F. (verified owner) –
We started with the mayflower and are now on the viking unit. My son is excited every morning to do history when before he hated history. I tell all my homeschooling friends to buy these units they have helped my 2nd grader so much!
Allison (verified owner) –
We LOVE LittleSchoolofSmiths curriculum! All the projects and hands on activities are our favorite and I love that I have then all gathered in one place and don’t have to hunt for ideas to supplement. So thankful for all your work!
Jennifer –
My daughter loved this curriculum. It’s so easy to use! A comprehensive unit study that includes a lot of creative activities.
Becca (verified owner) –
We have loved this curriculum SO MUCH. My son is 9 and has loved all the hands on activities. I have loved how simple yet engaging the activities have been. I haven’t had to buy a bunch of extra things. My library also had all the books needed so that was an added bonus!