Early American history through living books, maps, and narration
A book-basket year with exploration stories, This Country of Ours, and early colonial history.
Grade 3 — American History
Early American history from Norse voyages and early European exploration through the founding and growth of the colonies, using living books, narration, and guided map work.
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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What’s inside
Two history lessons per week with living books, pre-reading support, narration, map work, and parent-friendly reference tools.
Living Books
The Discovery of the Americas, This Country of Ours, Volume 1, Three Young Pilgrims, and The Landing of the Pilgrims.
Map & Globe Work
Map guidance that helps parents connect North America, early exploration routes, Virginia, and early New England to the stories.
Narration
Short oral narration prompts that help children tell back what they heard in their own words.
Reference Tools
Includes a combined century chart and a teacher reference file to support the full year.
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 These selections are chosen based on the time period of the historical content being covered, helping students more fully enter into the art, music, and atmosphere of that historical era.