What if history felt personal because it's your own family?

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Family of God: A Study of History Through Genealogy for Catholic Homeschooling Families:  This heartwarming guide is the meaningful history curriculum you've always hoped for but never knew existed!  It is a cross-curricular, comprehensive, totally flexible, multi-age, faith-centered program designed to bring the study of history to life by connecting it to your own family members through genealogy.  It's a one-of-a-kind curriculum for your one-of-a-kind family, and it delivers delight from beginning to end.

Family of God combines world history, US history, geography, religion, language arts, research/study skills, crafts, social studies, culture, and much more into 298 pages of meaningful project-based discovery.  It's also a springboard for additional exploration of science, math, music, practical life skills, and character education.  Your journey into the past will discover immigration, countries of origin, international cuisine, arts & crafts, scientific inventions, wars, US Presidents, architecture, occupations, World's Fair Exhibitions, transportation, and so much more.  Rooted in our Catholic faith, Family of God also incorporates sacraments, apparitions of Mary, saints, scripture, and an entire section devoted to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.  Other important benefits for the heart include deep reflection, increased empathy for the experiences of others, gratitude, positive outlook, resiliency, patience, and hope for the future.  

This illustrated guide is designed to be a 32-week curriculum, but it could be shortened or expanded according to your individual preferences and the ages/needs of your family.  Family of God is structured enough to provide steady support and confidence for you while being fully customizable to your family’s unique interests, desired pace, and learning styles. Designed primarily for grades K–8, this curriculum can also be effectively used with high school students when supplemented with additional parent-led discussion and deeper extensions. 

Another valuable application of the program is to create an enrichment experience for groups or co-ops. Each family would work through their own guide at home and then gather together to share discoveries, complete projects, and encourage one another while developing important life skills in public speaking, collaboration, and problem-solving.  This might be an especially effective approach for teens.  Please see the Live Learning tab for more info about an engaging virtual opportunity for older kids.  

Do you lean towards Montessori-style learning in your homeschool classroom? This curriculum aligns with many of the same principles -- flexible pacing, timelines, independent discovery, and depth of wonder and awe.  The entire subject matter is grounded in our shared human experience and immersion in 'Big Picture History,' which inspire deep, meaningful learning from a wholistic standpoint.  Research, investigation, and process-driven learning provide a solid foundation for future skills as well.  Family of God touches the heart in a way other history programs simply cannot do.

An appendix of 110 pages of bonus materials is also included!  You'll find puzzles, games, reflections, penmanship worksheets, coloring pages, and activities, as well as masters for multi-use templates for spelling, vocabulary, Ancestor Profile pages, Family Favorites Cookbook pages, grandparent interviews, and so many others to serve as ready resources for your busy homeschool.

This guide is the product of many years of study and work, combined with my love of history and passion for genealogy ever since creating this memorable study for our own family.   I recently created a sister program called Tree Trekkers: Adventures in History through Genealogy for Homeschooling Families as a non-faith based option for the same meaningful, memorable history study using genealogy.  For both options, I am available for any questions or guidance along the way, and I provide my personal contact info as part of the materials so you'll never be alone on the journey!  I wish you and your family the very best!