Early Modern History Term 2 Morning Time Plans

$35.00

Fourteen weeks of pre-made Morning Time plans based on a historical study of the Early Modern Era with a North American focus. This set of plans covers from the period from the Revolutionary War and late 1700s to the early 1800s and westward expansion. They end before the Civil War. This set of plans covers from the 1400s-1700s. These are perfect for families studying Early Modern History in a four-year cycle. Bring beauty (and fun!) to your homeschool with poetry, fine arts, nature study, good books, and so much more — all prepared for you with your choice of a grid or loop schedule to follow.

This is a digital product. Nothing will be mailed.

We took all the hard work out of planning Morning Time!

These Morning Time plans are designed for ease-of-use for new moms and veterans alike. They feature:

  • Intro material with tips and instructions for doing all the subjects
  • A weekly grid and lesson plan lists help you plan your week
  • OR a loop schedule laying out all the subjects and activities to be done — just do the next thing(s) each day
  • Printable booklist to take to the library
  • Copies of poems to print for your family
  • An easy-to-use web page with links to all the videos and tutorials in the plans, as well as links to the books and art supplies for your convenience
Download a sample

The sample contains a smattering of pages from the intro, an example of a printable booklist page, printable poem page, weekly grid, and loop schedule page.

Topics and subjects included in these plans are:
  • Memorization – Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
  • Poetry – Oliver Wendell Holmes and others
  • Music AppreciationCustom-written lesson plans authored by Genie Shaw of Barefoot Abbey based on the music of the Early Modern Era. These are truly unique and not available anywhere else.
  • Picture StudyCome Look With Me: Art in Early America
  • Nature Study – Using Exploring Nature with Children and Handbook of Nature Study we will take a look at lichen, evergreens, caterpillars, ants, butterflies, and rocks and minerals.
  • Art – American history themed art tutorials
  • Math – Bedtime Math and other appropriate history-themed math activities
  • Reading Suggestions – Fabulous selections to accompany the subject areas
  • Read Alouds – Four great chapter books scheduled for you to choose between

*Note: Completing as written will require purchased resources: Exploring Nature with Children, Handbook of Nature Study (available free online), and Come Look With Me: Art in Early America

Frequently Asked Questions

Designed for grades 1-6 the plans can easily be adapted to include preschool to teens. By reading extensively from the reading list, these plans can be a complete education for elementary students — just add language arts and math.

This set of Morning Time plans requires purchased resources: Exploring Nature with Children, Handbook of Nature Study (available free online), and Come Look With Me: Art in Early America. These books can be purchased or borrowed from your library.

*If you do not wish to purchase any of the above resources, those subjects can be omitted from the study or you can adapt the lesson plans.

Many of the plans do contain Christian content, though secular families in our community have told us they were able to adapt the plans to their needs. Our history plans are written from an ecumenical point of view and are appropriate for Catholics and Protestants alike. We profess the Nicene Creed as our statement of faith.

If you have another question that has not been answered here, email us at info@pambarnhill.com. We will be happy to help you out.