Whether you are teaching ancient history with its Egyptian pyramids, they mystery of Stonehenge, and Hammurabi’s code or the castles and knights of the medieval time history is full of both legends and adventure. Seeing history through the excited twinkling eyes of children hearing it for the first time can be one of the greatest joys of homeschooling. No matter what region of the world you are delving into this homeschooling year, you will find just the help you need in this massive guide to homeschooling history.
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” ― Rudyard Kipling, The Collected Works
We’ve pulled together this massive history guide to help you discover how you can teach history in your own homeschool.
General Homeschool History
- 5 Free Music Lessons to Make American History Studies Richer – Gena at I Choose Joy!
- 10 Free History Resources – Classic Housewife
- 20 History Board Games that Don’t Suck by Tiffany at Homeschool Hideout
- 23 DIY: History Guides – Free Unit Studies from Ancient Civilizations to Modern History – Tina at Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus
- Create an Accordion Timeline and Book of Centuries by Ashley at Some Random Lady
- Free Videos for Your Homeschool by Susan at The Sparrow’s Home
- Hands-on History Unit Study by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Historical Cemetery Scavenger Hunt by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Homeschool Helpers: Hassle-free History Timelines by Emily at Table Life Blog
- Homeschool Helpers: My Go-to History Resources by Emily at Table Life Blog
- How to make a reusable timeline by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- More Than Just a Dinosaur Unit Study (Creation, Flood & Ice Age History) by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- J. Paul Getty: Industrialist, Art Collector, Philanthropist by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Realistic Cave Art Paintings by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Steven Spielberg: Filmmaker, Storyteller, Dreamer by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Ten Great Ways to Teach History – Gena at I Choose Joy!
- The Ultimate Guide to Women in History by Sara at Embracing Destiny
- What We’re Doing With Our Big Timeline of History by Joan at Unschool Rules
- Why Timelines Matter When Teaching History by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
Curriculum Specific History
Beautiful Feet
- Beautiful Feet American History Review by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
Brimwood Press
- Western Civilization Overview with Brimwood Press by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
Mystery of History
- 3 Ways to Include Younger Siblings in The Mystery of History Lessons by Emily at Table Life Blog
- How to Organize The Mystery of History, Part One – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- How to Organize The Mystery of History, Part Two – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- The Mystery of History Book Links For Volume I – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- The Mystery of History Book Links For Volume II – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- The Mystery of History Book Links For Volume III – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- The Mystery of History Book Links For Volume IV – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- We Returned Our Homeschool History Curriculum After One Week (And Replaced it With This) by Susan at The Sparrow’s Home
- Which Supplements and Extra Supplies Do I Need for The Mystery of History? – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
RC History
- RC History inspires children with a love of history by Bonnie at the Koala Mom
Story of the World
- 8 Things I Learned from Teaching Story of the World by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Story of the World Volume 3 Notebooking Pages by Alison at Learning Mama
- Story of the World Volume 4 Notebooking Pages by Alison at Learning Mama
- The Ultimate Guide to Using Story of the World in Your Homeschool by Alison at Learning Mama
Method Specific History
- Everything You Need For Eclectic Homeschool History – Classic Housewife
- Favorite Classical Charlotte Mason History Resources by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Unschooling History by Joan at Unschool Rules
Leveled History
Elementary History
- Elementary Introduction to Archaeology and the Ancient World by Ashley at Some Random Lady
- Elementary Middle Ages Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Our Favorite Resources for Elementary History by Betsy at BJ’s Homeschool
Middle School History
- Middle School Middle Ages Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
High School History
- Frugal Resources for High School American History by Betsy at BJ’s Homeschool
- High School Modern History Course by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Making Your Own U.S. History Course for High School by Betsy at BJ’s Homeschool
- Why We Changed our History Curriculum for Homeschool High School to Tapestry of Grace – Gena at I Choose Joy!
American History
- 10 Living Books to Teach Modern American History by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- 10 Living Books to Teach Early American History by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- All about Abraham Lincoln by Joan at Unschool Rules
- Amelia Earhart Unit Study by Sara at Embracing Destiny
- America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman, Lafayette by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Around the USA: A History and Geography Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Benjamin Franklin Lesson Ideas by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Chronological American History in High School by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Colonial History Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Constitution Learning Resources by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Early American History Curriculum – Over 20 Free Resources & Printables by Dachelle at Hide The Chocolate
- Family Field Trip: The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. by Joan at Unschool Rules
- Favorite Resources for Teaching Inclusive American History – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- Free Early American Printables by Amy at Amy’s Wandering
- Fun Facts about Wild West Cowboys by Joan at Unschool Rules
- How to Study Colonial America in Your Homeschool by Jenn at This Chaotic Bliss
- How to Study Native Americans for Homeschool History by Jenn at This Chaotic Bliss
- How we Studied the American Revolution in our Homeschool by Jenn at This Chaotic Bliss
- Thomas Jefferson Mini Unit Study by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- James Madison: Father of the Constitution by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- James Monroe Mini Unit Study by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Jamestown Simulation by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- John Adams The Atlas Of Independence by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Just the Presidential Facts Notebooking Pages by Renée at Great Peace
- Learning About Annie Oakley, a Wonderful Woman of the Wild West by Joan at Unschool Rules
- Lewis & Clark Learning Resources by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Native American Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Philadelphia Learning Guide: The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and More by Joan at Unschool Rules
- Ulysses S. Grant, Famous Civil War General and President by Joan at Unschool Rules
- U.S. President Trading Cards by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Westward Expansion Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
States History
- The Bluegrass State: A Kentucky Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Ultimate Homeschool Guide to Texas History – Classic Housewife
Black History
- Ancient Egypt History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Ancient Nubia History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Ancient Songhay Empire History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Asante Empire History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Colonial Africa History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Ghana and Mali Empire History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Great Zimbabwe History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Black History Books for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Free Printable Black History Month Matching Tiles – Virginia at That Bald Chick
- George Washington Carver Teaching Unit by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Celebrate Black History Month Printable – Virginia at That Bald Chick
- Celebrating Martin Luther King Day – Virginia at That Bald Chick
- Celebrating the Dream: How we Studied Martin Luther King Jr. in our Homeschool by Jenn at This Chaotic Bliss
- Martin Luther King Jr. Lesson Ideas by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- Ruby Bridges Unit Study by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Slavery and Civil War Unit Study by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- South Africa and Apartheid History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
- Timely Wisdom from Some MLK Speeches You Might Not Have Heard by Susan at The Sparrow’s Home
- Zulu Empire History for Kids by Selena at Look! We’re Learning!
World History
- 10 Favorite Books About Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome – Kendra at Preschoolers and Peace
- 10 Living Books to Teach Medieval History by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- 10 Living Books to Teach Ancient History by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Age of Exploration Unit by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- All about Sir Winston Churchill by Joan at Unschool Rules
- Ancient Egypt activities for kids by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- Ancient History: First Civilizations Resources by Ashley at Some Random Lady
- Ancient Greece Unit by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- Ancient Greece Unit Study Resources by Dachelle at Hide The Chocolate
- Free 12-Week Greek Mythology Unit Study by Shelly at There’s No Place Like Home
- Free Roman History Printables by Amy at Amy’s Wandering
- Hands on History: World War 1 Unit by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- Hands on Roman History by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- How To Teach Ancient Egyptian History In A Way Your Kids Will Love by Dachelle at Hide The Chocolate
- How to Teach About Historic Explorers in Your Homeschool by Jenn at This Chaotic Bliss
- Learning About Vikings by Karyn at Teach Beside Me
- The Best Ever Resource to Use When Teaching 20th Century History – Gena at Music in Our Homeschool
- The G.R.A.P.E.S. of World History by Amy at Amy’s Wandering
- What Should Homeschoolers Know about Adolf Hitler by Joan at Unschool Rules
- World War 2 unit for elementary by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
History & Literature
- Top 10 Usborne History Books by Tiffany at Homeschool Hideout
- 20 Book Series to Get Your Kids Hooked on History by Emily at Table Life Blog
- 70 Kids History Books to Bring History to Life by Julie at Homeschooling-ideas
- Books & Resources to Bring History Alive for Your Child – Bonnie at the Koala Mom
- Free Little House Unit Study by Shelly at There’s No Place Like Home
- Great History Books for Kids by Ticia at Adventures in Mommydom
- Historical Fiction Chapter Books for American History – Tara at Teaching with Children’s Books
- How To Use Informational Books as History Curriculum by Cindy at Our Journey Westward
- Mark Twain A Unit Study by Tatiana at The Musings of Mum
- Picture Books from Candlewick Press: Practicing the Art of Strewing by Susan at The Sparrow’s Home
- Teach Your Kids History Through Literature with Beautiful Feet Books by Shelly at There’s No Place Like Home
