Grade 2
British + American
History
36 weeks · 72 lessons · Ages 7–8
Grade 2 — British + American History
The current integrated second history year: medieval and Tudor England in Our Island Story, paired with Viking discovery, Columbus, and early American exploration.
These lessons are temporarily removed while we make adjustments to better fit the Charlotte Mason method. Thank you for your patience — updated lessons will be available in July.
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.
Lesson 1 — Our Island Story
Week 1 · Chapter 34
Pre-Reading
Vocabulary, map work, and a short note that sets the scene before reading.
Read Aloud
Exact chapter or page range given for the parent to read aloud.
Narration Prompt
A clear prompt to help the child tell back what was heard.
More lessons will return after the current revisions are complete...