We read about the vikings in A Child's History of the World. We then took paint to paper and followed the Vikings adventures, starting with the Viking homelands.
This is Amie's Viking settlements map.
We read more about Viking villages and Viking ship building methods in
the Usborne Book of World History. I had the kids draw a picture from the reading, and then write a narration about what they learned.
Window on the World is another Sonlight 2 book. I love this book. It's colorful, full of interesting facts, and outlines the role of Christianity in each country and gives the students points to pray for. This book is big on cultivating a heart for missions.
It helps my boys to have something to do during the read alouds. Here is a flag coloring page I found online.
My Sonlight history notes suggested we go outside and measure out a viking ship.
80 feet by 16 feet. I had no idea. Fascinating.
This is a glimpse into our history/geography studies last week. Thanks for visiting:)