We are watching this History Channel series on the history of America now as a part of our homeschooling and I can’t even tell you how good it is. We have just started but we are watching one episode a day to enhance our learning of American History and it is really entertaining. It is very fast paced, modern, and informative. It really keeps Rye’s attention, which is really hard to do, and for that I am very grateful. He is definitely learning from it and during the show I stop it a few times to make sure he understands what he is watching and then afterward I recap and ask him again what he watched just to make sure he remembers and understands. There are also educational guides and quizzes on the following site. We aren’t using those but they look good. For us the series is on Primetime HD On Demand on cable but it looks like you can watch them online as well or order a video or DVD of the series.
http://www.history.com/shows/america-the-story-of-us
Definitely check it out if you or your kids are interested in American History. It’s the American History equivalent of Planet Earth. You won’t be disappointed.
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I’ve watched much of this series and have really enjoyed it too! History channel is starting to be one of my favorite channels. They have Pawn Stars & American Pickers, too, which I like, but they aren’t as well suited for homeschooling.
Hi Meg,
You’re a great mama! That series looks amazing. I’m going for pizza with Mic tomorrow night and we’ll raise a glass to you and Rye. xo-Kelly
PS- I loved loved loved the rope swing description. So much of the fun is in the planning.