There are so many great Long Term Plans recommended with different curriculums & homeschooling styles & I struggled with what would be best for our children. I wanted to start at the beginning; however, I didn't want to spend an entire year studying the ancients during early elementary years (especially 1st grade). I started with what I call an "overview" in K (but it is also recommended for 1st grade) using History for Little Pilgrims in the Little Hearts for His Glory by Heart of Dakota. This was perfect b/c it started with Creation, touched on era's in history throughout & spent a little more time on American History. For our family, it was important to us for our children to have an understanding of their own history & country before digging into what other parts of the world were doing. There is a lot of great curriculum out there & plans, but it is where God is leading you & your family.

I do suggest setting up a chart for your children -- I have to "see" where we are intending to go with our history studies & be prepared for Jr. High/High School. I created a chart with years at the top & my children's names down the side & put my goals for them as far as history study. This allowed me to see (if life goes as planned) where they would overlap & what I could teach together & when certain children would be doing more independent work. *see my Teaching Many post

Here is what I have planned. Keep in mind, that I am planning on homeschooling at least 4 children so this "plan" will be altered to fit each child individually, but overall this is the idea.

K: "Overview" Little Heart for His Glory

1st: Countries & Cultures

2nd: American History (Exploration-1800's)

3rd: American History (Westward)

4th: American History (Civil War)

5th: American History (1900's)

6th: Ancient

7th: Middle Ages/Renaissance/Reformation

8th: Early American & World History

9th: Ancient

10th: Medieval-1800's

11th: 1800's

12th: 1900's-Current

Here are a few links to for idea's on planning your long term history plan: