At some point in at least the past sixty years the neglecting of our country’s history began. Join Deborah Wuehler as she shares memories from her own childhood and ideas on how we can keep the history of the United States alive in our homeschools.

Connections

Connect with God’s Word

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD” (Psalm 33:12).

Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine 

For more on studying history and the history of the United States, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:

• Looking for History in Your Local Cemetery (What better place to learn about our past than to explore the cemeteries around us?) 
• Four Compelling Reasons to Study History (The events of history are sometimes so astounding that they are more unbelievable than fantasy, except that they actually happened.) 
• 6 Keys to Bringing American History to Life! (There are history museums and historic sites that can bring the whole idea of American history to life for your kids.) 
• Bring History to Life (From reading living history books to visiting historical sites, you should be able to find something that appeals to the varied learning styles of you and your children.) 

Connect with the TOS App

Do you have the new and enhanced TOS App? It’s the hub for homeschooling. You can access all The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine articles—and more—wherever you go, whenever you need them. Search for homeschooling topics important to you. You’ll find curriculum choices, resources, homeschool advice, help, and encouragement. The app content is updated weekly. The TOS App is now better than ever, and it’s free. You can find the TOS App on Google Play or download at the App Store today!

Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com

SchoolhouseTeachers.com offers over 400 courses and there are quite a few U.S. History courses among those for all grade levels. Here are a few of our favorites: 

• America in the 1800s
• American History for Beginners
• American History: From Columbus to 1914 with Socratic Discussion
• American History in Picture Books
• Drive Thru History: American History

Connect with HomeschoolingFinds.com 

Join thousands of homeschooling families who trust HomeschoolingFinds.com for honest evaluations, encouragement, and advice. Make informed decisions on finding the right resources for their family. 

Find help for teaching about the history of the United States in the following posts: 

• Using Movies to Teach History
• Teaching United States History 
• History Comes Alive with Horse Fiction Books from Appaloosy
• Bring Lessons to Life with Hands On History

If you would like to find more history-related products, find the history tab of HomeschoolingFinds.com. 

Connect with The Homeschool Minute 

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The Homeschool Minute is a weekly eNewsletter for anyone homeschooling or considering starting. It’s brief yet packed with a powerful dose of encouragement to keep you going strong in your commitment to your family and to the Lord. Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter.

Connect with Resources Mentioned in the Podcast 

The Pledge of Allegiance

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”

Free printable available at www.homeofheroes.com.

The Heroes of History Biography Series from YWAM Publishing. Read more about the series of books published by YWAM Publishing with HomeschoolingFinds.com 

Adam’s Chronological Timeline (based on Ussher’s Annals of the World) can be found at Answers in Genesis as Adams Chart of History. 

Connect with Upcoming Episodes

New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next: 

• 7/8/24: Episode 76—“Preparing in High School for College or Career” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Old Schoolhouse®
• 7/15/24: Episode 77—“Unit Study Homeschooling: How Does That Work” hosted by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com
• 7/22/24: Episode 78—“Organizing Chaos: Help with the Clutter ” hosted by Deborah Wuehler 

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.