British and early American history through living books, maps, and narration
A book-basket year with Our Island Story, Leif the Lucky, Columbus, and Pocahontas.
Grade 2 — British + American History
The integrated second history year: medieval and Tudor England in Our Island Story, paired with Viking discovery, Columbus, and early American exploration.
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
Prefer a hard copy? After purchase, your digital files are delivered by email with a 10% Humble Heart Press discount code. Upload the files to HHP and they can print and bind them for your family.
Separated path option
Grade 2 — American History
Use the American and exploration lessons from Grades 1 and 2 as one Grade 2 sequence.
What’s inside
Two integrated history lessons per week with living books, pre-reading support, narration, map work, and a clear parent guide.
Living Books
Our Island Story, Leif the Lucky, Columbus, and Pocahontas.
Map & Globe Work
Geography tied directly to each lesson, with modern location help for parents.
Narration
Short oral narration prompts that help children tell back what they heard in their own words.
Britain + Early America
From Richard the Lionheart through the Tudors, alongside Viking voyages and Columbus.
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 These selections are chosen based on the time period of the historical content being covered, helping students more fully enter into the art, music, and atmosphere of that historical era.