Little Pilgrims History Series

Name: Little Pilgrims History Series
Brand: Christian Liberty Press

by Christian Liberty Press

Social_studiesGrades K–2

About This Curriculum

A Christian history curriculum that presents 'His Story' with God at the center of both world and U.S. history, integrating Bible study with social studies coverage for early elementary students.

What makes it unique: Unique approach combining Bible study with history education, presenting God's providence working throughout history from creation to present with a distinctly Christian worldview.

Little Pilgrims History Series: Bible-Centered Early Elementary History

The Little Pilgrims History Series from Christian Liberty Press integrates Bible study with world and U.S. history for grades K-2, presenting 'His Story' with God at the center of historical events. The curriculum emphasizes big ideas and Biblical foundations rather than comprehensive historical coverage.

Best for

Christian homeschooling families seeking Bible-integrated history for K-2 students who want to emphasize faith perspectives over comprehensive historical coverage

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 2 concerns · 2 neutral

Teacher TrainingStrength

Teacher manuals provide background information, answers, and lesson guidance. Support materials include expanded discussion ideas and vocabulary definitions.

Reviews describe teacher's manuals with 'answers to the fill-in-the-blanks questions,' 'vocabulary words and their definitions,' and 'expanded discussion ideas'

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum supports direct instruction with teacher-led reading and structured lessons. Teacher manuals provide background information and lesson guidance.

Reviews describe 'easy-to-understand text meant to be read by the teacher or parent' and teacher's manuals with 'expanded discussion ideas' and 'lesson plans'

Vocabulary BuildingStrength

The curriculum includes vocabulary instruction with definitions provided in teacher materials. Vocabulary is noted as challenging for the target age group.

Reviews mention 'vocabulary words with which children should become familiar' and 'vocabulary is challenging enough that parents will need to read it to most first graders'

Primary SourcesConcern

The curriculum does not appear to incorporate primary historical documents. The focus is on textbook content and Bible verses rather than historical sources.

Reviews describe 'easy-to-understand text meant to be read by the teacher' with Bible verses as memory work, but no mention of primary historical documents or sources

Chronological KnowledgeConcern

The curriculum presents selected historical highlights rather than building systematic chronological knowledge. Coverage jumps between ancient Israel, church history, and American history without establishing clear timelines.

Reviews note the curriculum 'selected highlights to illustrate God working through history rather than trying to cover subject matter comprehensively' and covers topics from creation through the present with significant gaps

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

Limited retrieval practice is incorporated through fill-in-the-blank questions and memory verse work. Systematic review across units is not evident.

Reviews mention 'fill-in-the-blanks questions' and 'Bible memory cards' with review activities, but no mention of cumulative review or spaced practice

Geographic KnowledgeNeutral

Geography appears as isolated topics rather than systematic instruction. Some geographic elements are mentioned but not as a core component.

Reviews mention brief coverage of topics like 'Egypt' and 'further study' suggestions about the Nile River and Great Wall of China, but these seem incidental rather than systematic

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com, thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com