British history through living books, maps, and narration
A book-basket year with Our Island Story in one continuous British history sequence.
Grade 1 — British History
A focused British history year that combines the British-history lessons from the Grade 1 and Grade 2 integrated curricula into one Our Island Story sequence.
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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Integrated path option
Grade 1 — British + American History
Keep British history paired weekly with Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.
What’s inside
A British-history-only sequence with living books, pre-reading support, narration, map work, and a century chart.
Our Island Story
The British stream from Grades 1 and 2 placed into one continuous sequence.
Map Work
Simple geography tied to Britain, Rome, France, Scotland, Wales, and the wider story world.
Narration
Short oral narration prompts for every reading.
Century Chart
A British-history chart for placing people and events in broad time order.
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 These selections are chosen based on the time period of the historical content being covered, helping students more fully enter into the art, music, and atmosphere of that historical era.