British and American history through living books, maps, and narration
A book-basket year with Our Island Story and the d’Aulaire biographies of Franklin, Washington, and Lincoln.
Grade 1 — British + American History
The integrated first history year: legendary Britain through Richard Cœur de Lion, paired with Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.
Complete digital curriculum PDF delivered by email after checkout, with Teacher Resources at the back. Century Chart included as a separate PDF.
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Printed copy option
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Separated path option
Grade 1 — British History
Use the British history lessons from Grades 1 and 2 as one Grade 1 sequence.
What’s inside
Two integrated history lessons per week with living books, pre-reading support, narration, and map work.
Living Books
Our Island Story plus the beloved d'Aulaire biographies of Franklin, Washington, and Lincoln.
Map & Globe Work
Simple place connections that help children picture Britain and America as the stories unfold.
Narration
Gentle oral narration prompts to help children tell back what they have heard in their own words.
British + American History
A child-friendly path from legendary Britain into the lives of key American founders and leaders.
Picture & Composer Study
Picture study suggestions and composer study suggestions are included within the curriculum. These selections are chosen based on the time period of the historical content being covered, helping students more fully enter into the art, music, and atmosphere of that historical era.