The Starter Package includes:

The Connecting with History Program:

• Ten chronological units follow the story of the Old Testament and surrounding cultures that became the seedbed of Western Civilization
• Teaching materials that you need for the whole family for one year of history, geography, and literature.

Each unit includes:

• Theme and discussion questions related to salvation history
• References to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Overview article about the history and theme of the unit
• Dates of people and events to add to a timeline
• Historical geography assignments
• Composition assignments
• Hands-on activities
• Memory work for all ages, including poetry, Bible verses, and famous quotes.
• Book lists and reading assignments for each age level
• Daily lesson plans coordinating all ages in a two-page spread
• Snapshot checklists for each unit to help you stay on track at your own pace
• Daily topics correspond with the reading & activities for each level
• 4-day per week schedule allows for flexible scheduling
• Teaching notes

The Connecting with History Teacher's Guide

• This comprehensive Teacher's Guide is a start-up manual that provides you with vital information for using the Connecting with History program.
• This is a one-time purchase for families who are new to Connecting with History.

The guide includes:

• A detailed introduction to the philosophy of the Connecting with History Program
• How do we understand history through our Catholic faith?
• The CONNECT Method™: Consider, Overview, Notebook, Explore, Concentrate, and Tell
• Ideas and Instructions for creating Student Notebooks
• How to make Read-Aloud time successful and enjoyable
• The Importance of Learning Styles
• Stages of Classical Education and how they are implemented in Connecting with History
• The Socratic Method of Discussion: What is it? How do you use it in your home?
• Tools for Studying History - how to use maps, timelines and other tools to increase understanding and enjoyment
• Writing Guide for integrating composition with history
• Types of Writing Assignments: how to teach them and what type of writing assignments are appropriate at particular ages
• Tips for Writing Essays
• Rubrics and Evaluation Techniques, Forms, and Charts for the Parent/Teacher
• Self-Assessment and Reflection Techniques for Students
• Hands-on Activity Ideas to use with any time period
• List of materials to have on Hand
• Recipes for craft activities

• Each tab is labeled with the unit and time period, plus an additional Appendix tab.