Inspire A Love For History With This American Revolution Curriculum

Discover the ‘American Revolution’ curriculum for homeschoolers—a hands-on, Charlotte Mason approach to learning history with your kids.

Bring History to Life with the “American Revolution” Curriculum for Homeschoolers

Do you ever wish you could step back in time and experience the events that shaped our nation? With our Charlotte Mason-inspired “American Revolution” curriculum, your homeschool can become a gateway to the past, sparking curiosity and inspiring a love for history in your children.

This curriculum is designed to make history come alive through engaging literature, primary sources, art study, and hands-on activities that explore the triumphs and trials of the American Revolution. Whether you’re delving into the lives of famous patriots, studying historic speeches, or narrating the Declaration of Independence, your children will gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and ideals that built our nation.

In true Charlotte Mason fashion, we’ve prioritized narration, discussion, and reflection to help your students connect with history on a personal level. With a rich variety of materials and a flexible structure, this curriculum is perfect for homeschooling families who want to blend academics with meaningful moments of discovery.

Ready to embark on a revolutionary journey? Explore the “American Revolution” curriculum today and inspire a love for history that will last a lifetime!

Make History Come Alive with this American Revolution Tea Time Spread

One of our favorite activities we have included in this curriculum is a tea time recipe section with American-Revolution-era recipes to enjoy! Try your hand at making Johnny Cakes, or nibble on Molasses Cookies- whatever you create is sure to be a treat. Each recipe we include is paired with a tea-time reading selection for you and your family to take in while you savor the flavors of history!

• Johnny Cakes
• Molasses Cookies
• Queen Cakes
• Apple Tansey
• Spoon Bread
• Blackberry Fool

Here is a sneak peek at the exciting recipes we have in store for you. Explore the foods made and eaten during the American Revolution and make history come alive!

Add a Poem to Your Tea Time:

We have included several poetry selections within this curriculum by our featured poet, Phillis Wheatley, that capture the essence of the spirit and tenacity of those who lived throughout the American Revolution. Additionally, we have included a biography of Wheatley as well as copywork sheets of her poetry for ages ranging from primary through high school for further study! Here is a sample of one of our favorite pieces:

An Hymn to the Evening
by Phillis Wheatley

Soon as the sun forsook the eastern main

The pealing thunder shook the heav’nly plain;

Majestic grandeur! From the zephyr’s wing,

Exhales the incense of the blooming spring.

Soft purl the streams, the birds renew their notes,

And through the air their mingled music floats.

Through all the heav’ns what beauteous dies are spread! But the west glories in the deepest red:

So may our breasts with ev’ry virtue glow,

The living temples of our God below!

Fill’d with the praise of him who gives the light,

And draws the sable curtains of the night,

Let placid slumbers sooth each weary mind,

At morn to wake more heav’nly, more refin’d;

So shall the labours of the day begin

More pure, more guarded from the snares of sin.

Night’s leaden sceptre seals my drowsy eyes,

Then cease, my song, till fair Aurora rise.

Transport Yourself to the American Revolution with the 180+ page “American Revolution Morning Time Session”!

Get ready for a historical adventure with our beautifully crafted “American Revolution Morning Time Session!” This 180+ page guide has everything you need to immerse your family in the study of the American Revolution through creative, hands-on learning activities.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The following are included in your 6-week morning time session:
• 6-week Calendar with each subject scheduled on it
• Prayer and scripture memorization
• Copywork selections from Psalm 31, The Declaration of Independence, George Washington’s Prayer for the United States of America, Flawless His Heart, by James Russell, and On Virtue and On Imagination by Phillis Wheatley in primary, elementary, cursive, and a notebook sheet for high school students (and moms)
• Memory Work: Prayer, scripture memory, and poetry memorization
• Living Books recommended reading list
• Artist & Picture Study: John Trumbull with six printable art pieces
• Composer Study: C.P.E. Bach with six classical pieces (+ listening links)
• Poet Study: Phillis Wheatley with five poetry selections
• Hymn Study: I Sing the Mighty Power of God, with sheet music and listening links
• Folk Song Study: Yankee Doodle, with sheet music and listening links
• Colonial Music Study: Aileen Aroon, Corn Riggs Are Bonny, Menuet, and Ogni Dolce Aura
• 6 Colonial Teatime Recipes: Apple Tansey, Queen Cakes, Molasses Cookies, Johnny Cakes, Spoon Bread, and Blackberry Fool
• 6 “Liber-Teas” for Teatime Reading: Paul Revere’s Ride, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech to the Virginia Convention, The Wolf and the Dog, by Aesop, Molly Pitcher: The Brave Gunner of the Battle of Monmouth, by Kate Dickinson Sweetser, “America: A Prophecy, Preludium” by William Blake, and a read-aloud of A Fine Dessert by Emily Jenkins & Sophie Blackall
• History: This Country of Ours, by H.E. Marshall
• Geography: The Thirteen Colonies
• Handicraft: 9-Men’s Morris travel game kit
• Art Lesson: Betsy Ross Flag in acrylics
• Nature study: Colonial flora and fauna
• Shakespeare play: Measure for Measure with links to a live-recorded performance
• And more!

Ready to explore history using tried and true Charlotte Mason methods? Get your guide today and let your adventure begin!

Have a Historical Painting Party!

In this lesson, we have included an art lesson teaching you how to create an “antiqued” Betsy Ross-style flag that is often dated around 1776, during the initial stages of the American Revolutionary War. The flag features thirteen alternating red and white stripes and a circle of thirteen white stars in the blue field, symbolizing the original thirteen American colonies. For a more immersive experience, put on some American Revolution-era music in the background (we have several listed in our composer and music study section), grab some snacks from our tea time section, and enjoy a painting party with your family!

Betsy Ross Flag, by Alisha Gratehouse.

Enjoying your paint party too much to stop? Grab these lessons from the Masterpiece Society to keep the fun going!

Living Books to Explore the American Revolution In Your Homeschool

Discover more about this pivotal period with these living books that will make history come alive for your family. Check them out from your local library or add your favorites to your family’s permanent collection by grabbing them below!

Elementary & Middle Grades

John, Paul, George & BenGeorge vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both SidesGeorge Washington’s WorldBen and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse AmosAnswering the Cry for Freedom: Stories of African Americans and the American RevolutionRevolutionary War On Wednesday (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Magic Tree House)American Revolution: A Nonfiction Companion to Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House Research Guide Series)Valley Forge: 24 December 1777 A Christmas StoryOne Dead Spy[ONE DEAD SPY][Hardcover]The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American RevolutionIf You Lived In Williamsburg in Colonial DaysRevolutionary Rogues: John André and Benedict ArnoldRush Revere and the American Revolution: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional AmericansRush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner (4)Rush Revere and the First Patriots: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans (2)George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinHeart and Soul: The Story of America and African AmericansLafayette! (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #8): A Revolutionary War TaleLiberty’s Kids – The Complete Series – Education EditionThe Light and the Glory for Children : Discovering God’s Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George WashingtonWhere Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?

 

Upper Grades

The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy: Report of the Scholars CommissionJohnny TremainThe Swamp Fox of the Revolution (Sterling Point Books)Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys (Landmark Books, 66)Let It Begin Here!: Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution (Actual Times, 1)George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary WarWomen Heroes of the American Revolution: 20 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Defiance, and Rescue (Women of Action)A Voice of Her Own: Candlewick Biographies: The Story of Phillis Wheatley, Slave PoetA Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double AgentAlexander HamiltonChampion of liberty, Henry Knox,Fighting for Justice: John Marshall (Britannica Bookshelf–Great Lives for Young Americans)Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary GenerationGreat Men Bow DownFrancis Marion,: Swamp Fox of the Revolution,Poor RichardThomas JeffersonDrive Thru History® –Beyond the Mask (2015) [DVD]

 

We hope you enjoy your exploration of the American Revolution!

Step into the pages of history and watch your homeschool flourish with the “American Revolution” curriculum. Whether you’re gathered around the table for a family discussion or watching your child’s eyes light up during a hands-on activity, this journey promises to be unforgettable. Let’s bring the past to life together—download your copy today and make the story of America’s fight for freedom a vibrant part of your homeschool experience! And remember:

“It may be that the souls of all children are waiting for the call of knowledge to awaken them to delightful living.”

-Charlotte Mason

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