This land is our land, this land is your land, from California to the New York Harbor....Well, actually we are staying right here in my home state of California! Our Land Publications has taken a very unique way to teach history! They have broken up the text book and created easy to use and read newspapers that are put into chronological order. These bite size nuggets of information are just right for students to really hang on to what they are reading. As well as, understanding how each event impacts the next, or another part of history. Most history books are dry and boring, however, Our Land Publications is far from boring!
The program is designed for upper elementary students. I actually used this program with my 6th grader, as well as, some of my older children that have learning disabilities, including dyslexia. I wanted to see how they could handle this approach. Here is what I discovered...
It was right on target for the 6th grader. And for the older kids with learning disabilities it was awesome. This is not dumbed down information! Many times, as a parent with a child with dyslexia, it is difficult to find reading material to match the intellect of your child. The books and information seem watered down or babyish. Not the case with this program! If you have a struggling learner, then this is indeed a history program you should look into!
So what is included in our package? You receive a teachers manual and a student packet. Within the student packet you have 32 issues of a newspaper to hand out to your student(s) to read. Within the pages are questions, maps, vocabulary, pictures and other activities! The 'Reaction Time' questions at the end of each issue require the child to think before answering! It is not a matter of simply perusing the paper and finding the answers!
In your manual you are given additional information for you to use to help teach that week, as well as some black line masters that will enhance your students learning and understanding.
All in all, this is a unique and successful way to examine history! I only wish that all history books were presented like this.
Our Land Publications also produce Our Land of Liberty, My Illinois, My Indiana, and My Texas. You can purchase the My California set for one student and one teacher for $65.
Please visit the crew blog to see what my crew mates have to say about this and other products published by Our Land Publications!
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