Generations History is a biblically-based history
curriculum that teaches children about the providence of God throughout human
events. It offers an open-and-go format that is engaging for readers and easy
for parents to implement, with a strong emphasis on God calling people for His
purpose and glory.
The series builds progressively, starting with foundational
stories and expanding into geography and Christian history across continents.
Key Curriculum Features:
Strong
biblical worldview highlighting God’s providence in history
Engaging
narrative style with age-appropriate text and illustrations
Short
discussion questions and activities to reinforce learning
Multi-grade
progression: Kindergarten (My First History with 34 stories), Grade 1
(introduces Church History and lays foundation), and Grades 2–6 (geography
and Christian history across continents)
Flexible,
one-year-per-level structure with suggested schedules
Program Components:
Textbooks:
Full-color books with core historical content and stories
Activity
Books/Workbooks: Recommended consumable books with coloring pages,
mapping exercises, Scripture writing, prayer points, enrichment
activities, and special projects. Full-color in Grade 1; black & white
in Grades 2–6
Sets:
Convenient bundles that include the Textbook and corresponding Activity
Book or Workbook
Generations History stands out for its God-centered
approach, engaging storytelling, and practical activities that help students
see God’s hand in history. It is an excellent choice for Christian homeschool
families seeking a meaningful, easy-to-use history curriculum that nurtures
faith and historical understanding.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
