History Comes Alive with Horse Fiction Books from Appaloosy

This article is in collaboration with Appaloosy Books. Horse fiction books have captured readers of all ages for years and years, especially children. “The history of mankind is carried on the back of a horse.” – Author Unknown Mattie Richardson authored Blue Skies West, a horse fiction book that takes children and adults westward across … Read more

Bring Lessons to Life with Hands On History

This article is in collaboration with Home School in the Woods. Teaching history can be daunting. What is history? Dates and dead people? Dates and names are meaningless without a frame to hang them on—a framework that makes history real. So, where can a parent find such a framework without having to do all the … Read more

Christian Biographies from YWAM Publishing Bring Heroes to Life

This article is in collaboration with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). With historical fiction Christian biographies, from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Publishing, your child is introduced to Christian heroes that have led extraordinary lives for Christ and impacted history with their godly morals, values, and purposes. Current events of the time, geography, other important … Read more

Using Historical Fiction in Your Homeschool with Pursuing Gold

This article is in collaboration with Cynthia L Simmons. Study the Civil War Historical fiction is an excellent way to teach your children. Former homeschool mother of five and Bible teacher Cynthia L Simmons knows the value of making history come alive! She is a Bible teacher certified writing and media coach while also writing … Read more

Hands-on History from Home School in the Woods

This article is in collaboration with Home School in the Woods. When it comes to interactive, hands-on history, there’s one company that quickly comes to mind—Home School in the Woods.  Offering a vast array of unit studies, lap books, Time Traveler series, and more, Home School in the Woods offers a unique style curriculum that … Read more

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