This year, Hannah is studying Canada for history and geography, and we're using anotehr favorite program: Donna Ward's Northwoods Press. Ages ago when our older children were this age, there were few choices for Canadian books, and when I first saw Donna's materials, I was delighted with them. We used the first edition of some of these programs more than ten years ago! They are still my number one choice for Canadian history and geography.
The programs Hannah has completed this year are all suitable for several grades, and all were designed for use by home educators. Hannah has completed Canada, My Country, a geography book suitable for elementary grades, , Canada's Natives Long Ago, a study of the history and culture of the aboriginal people of Canada, and Courage & Conquest, an introduction to Canadian history.
I was especially glad to see that Pierre Berton's history books for children have been reprinted. We used Canada Moves West, and The Battles of the War of 1812 as extra resources. Each book includes 5 to 7 short non-fiction books (fomerly printed as separate books) which can be read separately, and which focus on the characters of history. He has a very readable style, and these books are well-worth seeking out.
All of these books are mom-friendly, well-written, and include suggestions for supplementary books and extra projects. Hannah has gained a good knowledge about our history and geography, and has enjoyed the books. I only wish that someone would put together a novel and read-aloud package to go with these books that would link in language arts.
Highly recommended! for more information, check out Donna Ward's web site. Books are also available at CHER, and EAP.
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