My Illinois 4th Grade History for Homeschool

The Story of the Land of Lincoln

The history of Illinois in a format tailor made for the 4th grade homeschool student explorer and homeschooling parent.

Experience the story of Illinois in a whole new way with My Illinois. With 128 full color pages My Illinois engages the student using a unique, reader friendly, newspaper format. Instead of overwhelming the student with another textbook each issue consists of a 4 page handout covering a specific time period or topic.

Download samples of Issues 1, 2, 6 & 13. (Large file, please be patient)

Colorful maps, photos and illustrations are used to draw the reader into the fascinating history of Illinois. That story is told as if it is current news, not a stale list of dates, where the people and places of the past come to life as if they were with us today. Interactive questions draw the student even further into the text, encourage the student to ask questions, and strive to create “teachable moments” between the student and instructor. Make My Illinois a part of your homeschool curriculum and prepare to embark on a journey neither one of you will ever forget.

My Illinois is excellent for homeschooling or independent study and works as well at home as in the classroom. The unique format makes My Illinois ideal for students working alone or at their own pace. Each issue includes a versatile collection of student activities, projects, and exercises eliminating the need for additional expenses.

My Illinois consists of 32 issues. Each issue is further divided into bite sized articles focused on specific events or topics, giving you the ability to tailor each lesson to the interests of your student(s). A mid-term test and final exam are also included. The program is supported by an extensive 300+ page Comprehensive Teacher’s Manual full of historical background, lesson plans, ideas for optional activities and copy masters.