The Story of America: US History through Art, Music & Poetry
The Story of America: US History through Art, Music & Poetry
24 Weeks of the American Story - Through Art, Poetry & Storytelling
An unforgettable journey into the people, moments, and ideas that shaped the United States.
Tea Time Together™ is a family-style homeschool enrichment curriculum that uses art, poetry, music, storytelling, and conversation to bring history to life around the table.
These 24 weeks of guides present US history as an epic story - from Native Americans to the Digital Age, from the Revolutionary War to the Cold War!
Each weekly guide includes art, poetry, biography, storytelling, and thoughtful questions that spark meaningful family conversation.
This isn’t just a history lesson - it’s a family bonding experience that honors the struggles, victories, and hard work that forged a nation.
Because history was never meant to be boring!
✔ Perfect for kids ages 6 - 17
✔ Just 30 - 60 minutes per week
✔ Instant PDF download
✔ All art, poetry and links to music included - no prep required
Each week includes:
- A featured artwork
- Poetry & literature
- A story-driven biography of an iconic American
- Thoughtful discussion questions
- Fun facts & humor (because laughter is good!)
- Maps and Timelines
- Optional recipes
The best part? These guides do all the work for you.
Just print out the guides, call your crew to the table, and experience the story of America… together!
See the full Scope & Sequence below for all 24 weekly topics.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is a PDF digital download. No physical product will be delivered.
- For Ages 6-17
- Family-style learning with leveled book lists
- Designed to be done in 30-60 minutes, one day per week
- US History from Native American - Today
The US History Tea Time Together™ unit includes:
- 'Getting Started': Everything you need to get up and running in minutes.
- ‘Tea Time Guides’: 24 Weekly Guides to be printed 2-sided. (48 pages)
- 'Timelines & Maps': Timelines and Maps at key points in US History (7 pages)
- 'Book & Movie List': Curated living-history booklists for every age level (35 pages)
- ‘Recipes’: Weekly recipes with two options each week: Easy and Moderate (52 pages).
- ‘High Resolution Art Prints’: High-resolution versions of the art, in case you want to print and display them throughout the school year(24 pages).
Week 1: The Spark of Liberty
Week 2: The Land Before “America” (Pre-1492–1620)
Week 3: Early Settlements and the Pilgrims (1620–1640)
Week 4: The 13 Colonies: A New World Takes Shape (1650–1750)
Week 5: Growing Tensions: The Road to Rebellion (1750–1775)
Week 6: War! The Shot Heard ’Round the World (1775–1776)
Week 7: The World Turned Upside Down: Winning the Revolutionary War (1776–1783)
Week 8: The Constitution & The Bill of Rights: Building a Government That Lasts (1787–1791)
Week 9: The Louisiana Purchase: Doubling America Overnight (1803)
Week 10: Into the Unknown: The Epic Journey of Lewis & Clark (1804–1806)
Week 11: Manifest Destiny & the Great Expansion (1845–1853)
Week 12: The Road to Civil War & A Nation Divided (1800–1861)
Week 13: The Civil War: A Nation Torn Apart (1861–1865)
Week 14: The Fight for Full Citizenship & Reconstruction (1865–1877)
Week 15: The Wild West: Cowboys, Outlaws, & Westward Expansion (1865–1890)
Week 16: The Rise of Industry & The Titans of Capitalism (1877–1920)
Week 17: Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor: Immigration & the American Dream (1880–1920)
Week 18: Women’s Suffrage & the Fight for Reform (1890s–1920)
Week 19: World War I: America Enters the Global Stage (1914–1918)
Week 20: Boom & Bust: The Roaring Twenties & The Great Depression (1920s–1939)
Week 21: World War II: The Fight Against Tyranny (1939–1945)
Week 22: The Cold War: Democracy vs. Communism (1945–1991)
Week 23: The Civil Rights Movement: America’s Second Revolution (1950s–1970s)
Week 24: The Digital Age: Technology, Social Media & the Changing American Identity (1980s–Present)
When you purchase this product, you will receive a link in your download to our partner Humble Heart Press with a 1-click option to print with our recommended print settings. They provide special pricing that makes it fast, affordable and easy to have the printed guides delivered to your door.
Prefer to print it yourself ? Here are my recommendations :
- Weekly Guides - 48 pages - Color, 80lb cardstock, Double-sided
- High-Resolution Art Images - 24 pages - Color, 80lb cardstock, Single-sided
- 'Timelines & Maps: Timelines and Maps at key points in US History (7 pages) - Color, 80lb cardstock, Single-sided, Laminate
- Recipes - 52 pages - Option to use digitally or print on standard paper and place in binder
- Book & Movie List - 35 pages - Option to use digitally or print on standard paper and place in binder
My recommended at-home printer: Epson Ecotank
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