History At Our House

Fingerhut Press Publishes “A Short History of Ancient Times”

Fingerhut Press has just published its first book “A Short History of Ancient Times” by Philip Van Ness Myers. This is a reprint of a book originally published in 1922, and is first installment in a new History At Our House Series of books for homeschoolers and lifelong learners. You can learn more about it [...]

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Video Introduction to HistoryAtOurHouse

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Preview of the 2010-11 School Year with HistoryAtOurHouse

2009-10 has been an amazing year for HistoryAtOurHouse!  Thanks to all you homeschoolers, the program just keeps growing and growing, and 2010-11 promises to be best year yet!  This September, the HistoryAtOurHouse program will offer an ever expanding range of secular history products for families on any budget.  This is the time to introduce your [...]

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Carpe the Diem!

Hey folks, just to let you know, I’m busy giving lectures to students around the country (and the world!) and I haven’t had a chance to increase the registration fee to $20 yet, but I’m going to anytime now.  Follow the registration links (previous post) to get in on HistoryAtOurHouse for 2009-10 now, before the [...]

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Now adults can enjoy learning history too!

It’s official.  The HistoryThroughArt program for adults starts this fall! Learn to see history in a new way by combining the abstract lessons of history with the visual power of art! Put away those boring textbooks, and learn to love and understand history by relaxing your way through classes in art appreciation! Go into battle [...]

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2009-10 Registration for All Programs Now Open

Registration for the American, Ancient, and European history programs for the 2009-10 school year is now open via the registration page. ANCIENT HISTORY REGISTRATION Three levels of Ancient history instruction are available in the coming year: Lower Elementary (for students age 6-8) Upper Elementary (for students age 9-11). Junior High (for students age 12-15). AMERICAN [...]

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Ancient History Still Matters

As a historian and homeschool teacher I’m often asked, “What’s your favorite period?”  It’s a question I can never seem to answer definitively, because every time I turn to a new part of history, I become thoroughly engrossed by it.  That said, some material always inspires me on a special level, and I think that [...]

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Registration Schedule for the 2009-10 School Year with HistoryAtOurHouse

HistoryAtOurHouse will be accepting new enrollments for the 2009-10 academic year on the following staggered schedule. American history, starting June 1st. Ancient history, starting July 1st. European history, including registration for live classes, starting August 1st. Mark your calendars, and get ready for another great year of history!

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How Much History do Kids Need?

As I discussed in my last post (Kids Need History Early), children should start learning history as early as six years of age, and no later than eight. They are ready to learn it then, and they need to start creating the foundation of knowledge that enables their intellectual growth through elementary, middle school, and [...]

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History At Our House Accepts Late Registration

Around this time of year, a fair number of homeschoolers interested in trying a new history curriculum arrive at my doorstep. Some are just starting to homeschool.  Other don’t follow a typical September-June school year.  Others are tired of the traditional options out there.  Indeed, homeschoolers are generally still having a lot of problems meeting [...]

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