By Pandia Press·History · Geography · Literature · Writing
1 video review
The single review here is a first-impressions flip-through, not a usage report — the reviewer is upfront that she hasn't started History Quest yet. She chose it to replace Story of the World, which her family used for two years and quit, largely because its activity book and 42-chapter pacing overwhelmed her. By comparison, she finds History Quest more approachable: a 30-week plan (26 chapters plus four cozy reading weeks), a narrative time-travel "history hop" style, bigger print, color in the activity pages, a built-in schedule, a master supply list for crafts, and only one supplemental book needed (the Usborne Encyclopedia of World History). Her lone complaint so far: the audio is digital download only, with no physical CD option. Treat this as an informed pre-purchase comparison from an experienced secular homeschooler, not a verdict on how it teaches.
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Secular homeschool families teaching history together who found Story of the World's pacing and activity load overwhelming and want a gentler, scheduled 30-week alternative.
Families wanting evidence the program works in practice — this reviewer hadn't started using it yet — or who insist on physical audio CDs.
STORY OF THE WORLD VS HISTORY QUEST | Compare Secular History Curriculum | Homeschool History Story of the World VS History Quest As promised and highly requested, here is the side-by-side comparison of Story of the World and History Quest. We have talked about History an absolute ton and you all know why. It is just so hard to find the glass slipper fit with a secular history curriculum. We have given Story of the World a fair chance with 2 full years of using it. Time to switch it up and try History Quest. I have not used it yet and will keep you guys posted on my thoughts. Please let me know in the comments if you have used History Quest Early Times, how did you use it? What was your schedule like? As always, links to all the things down below. #storyoftheworldvshistoryquest #makingeverydaymagic #secularhistorycurriculum -💖Shanna Just a mama making magic! Be sure to share the magic and subscribe for more magic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHXtQS5-ylYroyA8dWpANg?sub_confirmation=1 Links: History Quest Early Times: https://www.pandiapress.com/ref/81/ Usborne Encyclopedia of World History: https://amzn.to/3dknWJZ Story of the World: https://timberdoodle.com/products/the-story-of-the-world-volume-1?utm_source=making_everyday_magic&utm_medium=brt&utm_campaign=non-sponsored 3rd Grade Nonreligious Kit https://timberdoodle.com/collections/curriculum-kits/products/nonreligious-2020-third-grade-curriculum-kit?utm_source=making_everyday_magic&utm_medium=brt&utm_campaign=nonsponsored 2nd Grade Nonreligious Kit https://timberdoodle.com/collections/curriculum-kits/products/nonreligious-2020-second-grade-curriculum-kit?utm_source=making_everyday_magic&utm_medium=brt&utm_campaign=nonsponsored 🎞More Magic Vids you may like: *https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHXtQS5-ylYroyA8dWpANg/videos 🎟See the Rest of the Playlist Here: * https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzzGqiUPPglqdQCH9w3Lyeux_YOQ95Z3P 🎇More Magic Blog: https://makingeverydaymagic.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/makingeverydaymagic/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/makingeverydaymagic/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/makingeverydaymagic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverydayShanna 💌 Contact Directly: hello@makingeverydaymagic.com 🛒 Shop my Favorites https://makingeverydaymagic.com/favorites/ ✨DISCLOSURE Thank you for listening to my honest opinions and using them to decide on your future purchases. I always disclose affiliate or sponsored information. By sharing the Magic, you allow me to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my affiliate/referral links. You will never see any difference in the checkout process unless I can secure a magical discount or offer. Thank you for your Magical Support! Audio Used With Permission from YouTube or AudioHero
“so i have not full disclosure have not started using history request yet”
“i like that it's a 30 week plan and not 42 lessons because i don't know where that came from”
“there's a master supply list so if you have this you could do all the crafts in the book versus every craft in the book needing a random different thing which is overwhelming”
“this whole entirely digital thing i don't know if i'm fully on board with but that as of now is my only complaint i'm super excited to get into it”
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Per this reviewer's side-by-side: both use a narrative storytelling style, but History Quest runs 26 chapters plus four relaxed reading weeks on a 30-week plan, versus Story of the World's 42 chapters. She also found History Quest's study guide smaller and less intimidating, with color, bigger print, a master craft supply list, and a schedule laid out for you.
According to the reviewer, the only required supplement is the Usborne Encyclopedia of World History with internet links, which she describes as glossy, colorful, and worth having in its own right. There's also a study guide with activity pages and recommended additional reading.
Yes, but as a digital download only — there's no physical CD option, which was this reviewer's single complaint about the program before starting it.