Bring California’s story to life with this engaging, literature-rich curriculum designed especially for 4th grade. Through meaningful stories, hands-on activities, and flexible pacing, students will explore the people, places, and events that shaped the Golden State.
This full-year course is aligned to all California 4th Grade History–Social Science standards, with each unit clearly showing the standards it covers—making it a trusted choice for homeschool families and charter programs alike.
🌟 What Makes This Curriculum Special?
Literature-Rich Learning
Centered around living books—including picture books and a few short chapter books—this curriculum brings history to life through stories. Many titles can be found at your local library or as read-alouds online. Choose what works best for your family—you don’t need to read them all!
Hands-On & Engaging
Dozens of activities are already included to make learning interactive and memorable. Students will enjoy:
- Map work & geography activities
- Crafts, recipes, and art projects
- Coloring pages, crosswords & word searches
- Games & creative projects
Timeline with Stickers
Students build their own timeline throughout the course using included printable stickers—helping them visualize how events connect over time.
Flexible & Family-Friendly
Designed to fit your schedule:
- Complete in one year (1 lesson per week)
- Or move at a faster pace (2 lessons per week)
Open-and-Go
No prep required. Everything you need is included—just open and start learning.
No Textbook Needed
Learning happens through stories, activities, and exploration—not dry textbooks.
📚 What’s Included
This course is divided into eight engaging units:
- California Geography & History Overview
- California Indigenous Peoples
- European Exploration
- Spanish Missions & Ranchos
- The Bear Republic & Becoming a State
- The Gold Rush
- Booming California
- California State Government
Each unit includes a variety of lessons, activities, and book recommendations to support deep, meaningful learning.
🏡 Created for Homeschool Families
Designed by a homeschool mom, this curriculum is made to be simple, flexible, and enjoyable for both parent and child—bringing history to life without overwhelm.
📚 This is the PRINTED version. It includes 107 pages of full color in a wire-bound workbook, 6 Unit Introduction cards printed on cardstock, and a timeline students tape together with stickers.
The Digital Download version is available here.
Customers who purchase a physical copy may request a complimentary digital version. Simply contact us with your order number, and we’ll be happy to provide it.
