Story of the World for Homeschool History

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Story of the World for Homeschool History

by Stephanie Carbullido
(Perris, CA)

Great Homeschool History Resource

Liven up your homeschool history lessons with this popular and engaging read-aloud series...

I am currently using the first volume of "The Story of the World" for my children's homeschool history lessons. It is a great program for children who learn by listening, via the cds, by reading, via the textbooks, and doing, by the activity books. There are also tests to make sure they have understood the lesson for those who want that security. The cds are well-read and entertaining. We especially enjoy the many projects which help us apply and learn more.

Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for sharing about this wonderful homeschool history resource. I have heard of this series, but have never used it. I checked out The Story of the World at CBD and would like to know what ages/grades you think this book is good for?
Blessings,
Heather

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Jan 11, 2010
Love the audio cds
by: mrs dani

This serious was just what we wanted. Everything in order instead of skipping from one time period to another which was very confusing for the kids.

I highly recommend getting the audio cds. They are worth the money. Plus you can convert them to MP3 with your computer and listen to them on the Ipods.

I saved & bought the cds and we listen to them in the car on trips to the library, dance, store, church, you name it. It has really saved us time! (we have a little girl who comes home with us on Sundays sometimes and she cant wait to hear them) We will also listen while eating breakfeast or lunch.

a little tip, check amazon.com or Booksamillion.com . Sometimes you can get a new copy cheaper than a used one on ebay. You have to shop around a bit.

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This serious was just what we wanted. Everything in order instead of skipping from one time period to another which was very confusing for the kids. I highly recommend getting the audio cds. They are worth the money. Plus you can convert them to MP3 with your computer and listen to them on the Ipods. I saved & bought the cds and we listen to them in the car on trips to the library, dance, store, church, you name it. It has really saved us time! (we have a little girl who comes home with us on Sundays sometimes and she cant wait to hear them) We will also listen while eating breakfeast or lunch. a little tip, check amazon.com or Booksamillion.com . Sometimes you can get a new copy cheaper than a used one on ebay. You have to shop around a bit.

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Jan 11, 2010
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The Story of the World Volume 1 is best for the younger grades. I would not use it for anything above 4/5.

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The Story of the World Volume 1 is best for the younger grades. I would not use it for anything above 4/5.

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Jan 11, 2010
for younger and older kids
by: mrs dani

I would have to disagree with the above comment. The activity booklet gives activities for both the younger and higher grades. This is great if you have many different grades. You can use this as a starting point and keep you on track for all of the important events in history; sort of a guideline of what to study. The younger kids can do the coloring sheets, while the older can do the more advanced activity suggestions AND they then can go to the library or online to look up more in depth info about events and perhaps do a presentation for the younger ones later in the week.

Now if you only have grades above 7th in your home, then yes, this book series would be too "young" for your homeschool. However, I know of a couple of homeschooling mothers who are not history buffs like myself who have sat down to read these and not only learned a great deal but enjoyed reading them. One mother I know has read all 4 books in the series at least twice in three years!

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I would have to disagree with the above comment. The activity booklet gives activities for both the younger and higher grades. This is great if you have many different grades. You can use this as a starting point and keep you on track for all of the important events in history; sort of a guideline of what to study. The younger kids can do the coloring sheets, while the older can do the more advanced activity suggestions AND they then can go to the library or online to look up more in depth info about events and perhaps do a presentation for the younger ones later in the week. Now if you only have grades above 7th in your home, then yes, this book series would be too "young" for your homeschool. However, I know of a couple of homeschooling mothers who are not history buffs like myself who have sat down to read these and not only learned a great deal but enjoyed reading them. One mother I know has read all 4 books in the series at least twice in three years!

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