STORY OF THE WORLD VS HISTORY QUEST | Compare Secular History Curriculum

STORY OF THE WORLD VS HISTORY QUEST | Compare Secular History Curriculum | Homeschool History

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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.
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@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you use HQ and how you use it. I always seem to adapt the suggested use and schedule.

@babycakes0001 3 жыл бұрын

Looove your review! Thank you so much!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to share.

@kaseyduggar6849 2 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews!!

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@elizabethdirks6533 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to hearing how History Quest compares with your experience with SOTW! Our homeschooling is Classical Education modeled as we plan to learn through all of human history over 4 year span repeating three times through 12th grade. We are currently in our second year of SOTW (during the 1st and now 2nd grade of our oldest). We are using the activity books ONLY for the map/coloring sheets and review cards. I also have a younger child who will be 2nd grade age when we have completed 1-4 SOTW. With this in mind, I thought of starting SOTW over again but supplementing the older child's learning with independent history timeline project, the activity book crafts, and additional readings. Now I am thinking of transitioning to the History Quest curriculum to compare/contrast what we have already learned... Again, looking forward to your experiences with this curriculum. 😌 Thank you! Also, yes please to the CDs!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I'll keep updating as I have more experience. I'm so excited to get started.

@kimberlysafi6337 3 жыл бұрын

I love all the options in the the SOTW workbook b/c my kids have different learning styles, but we just pick what works for us and leave the rest. We do year round school so the number of chapters doesn't matter so far, but I totally agree that it's overwhelming and crowded info!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of using any curriculum for own way. Being able to "leave the rest" is an undervalued skill. Many homeschooling families, especially new homeschoolers think they have to do it all. Thank you for sharing!

@bonnirutherford5323 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much on your insight into story of the world. As a homeschool mom with ADHD, that would have been sooo overwhelming for me.

@MakingEverydayMagic Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@lorijackson3414 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! We are actually using SOTW now with Build your library. They are redoing it with History Quest which I’m super excited about but we are on modern and they dont have it yet 😭 however it’s broken down differently and doesn’t use their workbook thank goodness 😂 It also uses the Usborne book which I just got and I love that book! We already did some of the links about The Palace at Versailles and my kids really liked it.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks!

@thelittlesimplethings7842 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks so much

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

😁

@knowledgebynature8480 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I'm not the only one that thinks the activity book from SOTW is just too much! I too quickly have quit using it and only use the reader now.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

It's just so much

@katieclark409 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I am an old lady too! Thanks for the review, I think you finally cemented me using History Quest and not Story of the World. It is tough because I love the writing style of Story of the World.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed it myself but it's a good time for us to try something new.

@carrieschmiesing8360 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Still trying to decide if I’m going to switch too. We only do the coloring pages and map activities with the reading from SOTW and my son loves them. How do those two components compare to HQ in your opinion?

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

So far. They look very similar. I don't think you'll find much difference.

@cassierybka9200 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha! I’m an old lady too!! Thanks for this. I bought into the Blossom and Root River of Voices and found the book selections too politely for elementary!! Grrr!! History Quest was what I was leaning towards!! Thanks a bunch

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't started using it yet but so far, love it!

@cassierybka9200 3 жыл бұрын

Correction: too political 🤪🤪🤪

@GOTHBOSSUNIVERSE 2 жыл бұрын

When you started flipping through the activity book....an involuntary "NO!" flew out of my mouth hahah!

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@amandaholland9769 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter is in 7th grade and she loves all things Crash Course. So we use their history lessons, its not too much all at once, and it definitely keeps her attention. We also use them for sciences as well.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I'll look into this. Thanks.

@mommyof3smarties 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard great things about crash course also!

@teresanorris4769 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the usborne book with no curriculum. I’m hoping to use the book with some you tube videos and a craft or recipe a couple of times a week. I hope I haven’t made a mistake. I suppose I can add curriculum if it’s not working.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is a great idea! You aren't married to it. If it doesn't work, just change it up.

@alyssamurchie483 3 жыл бұрын

I had a problem with the # of chapters in SOTW as well. And 100% agree that I like cds more than digital download! Lol

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

It really is the little things🤣

@kyra6516 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had found History Quest sooner, I had already purchased SOTW for next year. I may try to return it or sell it.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

It isn't bad, it really isn't. I just didn't love it. Many people do.

@maisieliberty1319 3 жыл бұрын

Totally prefer physical books. But get excited when I see a digital download curriculum because I'm not American and shipping costs look scary 😆

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

That is a really great point! Makes it accessible. I am going to try a digital planner😬😬😬

@2cornichons 3 жыл бұрын

We live way out in the country in Texas. We do not have access to reliable internet. I too value a physical copy!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@user-vg8ez9cu6u 3 жыл бұрын

The Big Question is do they cover the same topics?? Does SOTW cover more topics in those 42 lessons than HQ? And how are those topics explained/expanded upon 🤔? Anyway, great review! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on both curricula. Very helpful to see the cost differences too ❤

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Zero idea. I didn't have same level to same level to compare so it wouldn't have been a true apple to apple look. 🤷‍♀️ I'll keep you posted as I learn more.

@elizabethdirks6533 3 жыл бұрын

Look forward to hearing this in particular. 😌

@falenpope 3 жыл бұрын

We used Curiosity Chronicles Ancients this year after buying it two years ago. At the time I thought the convo style would be fun for my son and it sorta is but it has also been so cringy for me (I actually stopped one chapter midplay because I just couldn't) and I feel like he doesn't get much from listening to it. Now that History Quest has a couple years of audiobooks in, we have switched to them for Middle Times for next school year. I'm super excited to start. I would love to switch right now but I didn't want to buy Ancients/Early Times all over so we are pushing through CC until we finish this year. The supplemental books that have gone with the CC text or that we pulled from Torchlight have made it bearable. Thankfully he loves history and I'm hoping switching to History Quest will make it much more streamlined and enjoyable for me too.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@diannaannette6956 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you find this question after all this time, I just found this video. I am on the cross road to decide between history quest and curiosity chronicles. What was it the made cc " cringy" and made you stop mid chapter?

@LearnLikeAGirl 3 жыл бұрын

We are switching to History Quest from SOTW next year as well.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Keep us posted on how it's going.

@tuathadesidhe1530 3 жыл бұрын

We don't start using history quest till next year... But I've already started stocking up on books for the Hygge weeks - and will soon start on our timeline trench in the backyard.... We've been watching some cool you tubers building primitive buildings - so I think next year we simply have to build a primitive viking, or Celtic hut/cubby in the backyard beside our timeline.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I love you passion for this.

@tuathadesidhe1530 3 жыл бұрын

I think this happens when you're a book addict... And a bit craycray 😅

@jessicamontaperto810 3 жыл бұрын

History Channel is great for Social studies. & National Graphic .

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love a good documentary.

@user-fb5ze9fx7e Жыл бұрын

LOL, I prefer physical CDs also. I don't like that a programming glitch can wipe away a product I purchased. Very informative, thank you.

@MakingEverydayMagic Жыл бұрын

Happy to share!!

@kristinamin7533 3 жыл бұрын

For history quest.. is the audio and text book exactly the same ?

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I have not started using it yet so I can't speak to if they're the same.

@hannahwyatt2756 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love an update on how yall are loving History Quest now that you've been into it a little bit!

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

Coming up next Tuesday!

@hannahwyatt2756 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakingEverydayMagic Yay! Looking forward to it

@karendavis4793 3 жыл бұрын

Are there student sheets with History Quest? I'm also 'older' (almost 54 & homeschooling a 9 yr. old) and am not used to digital downloads, etc...

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a student sheet section at the back of the Study Guide that has the worksheets/color sheets/maps to go along with each chapter. You can copy them or tear them out.

@tasharaymond2877 2 жыл бұрын

Like MEM said, there are student sheets. I have two kiddos that I photocopy the sheets for. We actually utilize a notebook to glue in different maps, notes, and the life to create our own history journals.

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, so far we are loose leaf in a folder. Gluing into a notebook, way better idea!!!

@tuathadesidhe1530 3 жыл бұрын

Yep ancient here too... My 25 yr old bought me a car a couple of years ago - it took him, his girlfriend, my 19 yr old, her boyfriend - their housemate and finally them all admitting defeat and actually reading the car manual to put a damn CD in the car. I didn't even know how the turn the computer *on* the first time I had to write up their reports - they had to show me... And my now 8 yr old had to teach me how to change the volume and stuff on the computer. I'm a bit of a technophobe - I tried to keep technology out of our lives for as long as possible and just let them be kids - we still don't have a TV... but really who needs one these days, then when my oldest was 16 he got his first job and he bought computers and game playing things - my youngest has basically grown up surrounded by technology and knows way more about it then I will ever know - my brain just isn't wired for workings of technology.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Technology is just the way of the world now. I know as little as I need to do what I need to do. 🤣

@tuathadesidhe1530 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, if it turns on I'm fine - if it's having issues... Nope. When my youngest was smaller and his siblings were trying to convince him of something - but he just wasn't buying it, their go to was well we better ask *the computer god* then, then they would pretend to ask the computer God the question whilst typing in what they wanted it to say - and say OK, now you have to press the magic button... And the "computer god" would speak!! And would confirm what they were saying.... I still don't know how they done this - this was the moment I realized their evil geniuses haha

@clarissathomas1872 3 жыл бұрын

Honest question: why history over social studies for Kinder? I'm struggling with this decision. I LOVE LOVE LOVE history, but I'm nervous about introducing it to my kindergartener because, you know, it can be ugly. How did your little one take to that? Or are these history curricula written to where they don't encounter it?

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like social studies is covered naturally in our daily lives, at least what I think of as social studies: neighbors, community, helpers. I also feel like many aspects will be covered in her geography. I don't have sensitive children and if I encounter an issue I may change it up. My little one has studied history along side her sister for 2 years and it has never been an issue.

@clarissathomas1872 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakingEverydayMagic gotcha. I have no idea how sensitive mine would be. And I feel like Girl Scouts teaches her social studies too. But I have to find something for her (public charter for homeschooling). Thanks for the insight!

@StephanieMT 3 жыл бұрын

there are curriculums out there that uses story of the world as a spine and adds more books, questions ect. i think thats a little much but people love that

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I have yet to feel drawn to a curriculum that is heavy in sourcing materials. I just don't feel like it suits me at this stage of parenthood.

@maisieliberty1319 3 жыл бұрын

Bookshark does this for some levels that I've seen, story of the world plus book list to go with topics covered in it. I think it's a great idea if your into history. If you're not, then keep it simple, respectful and fun. :)

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

@@maisieliberty1319 I looked into Bookshark way, way back but I am not at all familiar with it.

@maisieliberty1319 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakingEverydayMagic it's a secular or faith neutral version of sonlight a popular literature based curriculum. Lots of books, each year has a core focus of history, Bible and literature in sonlight and in bookshark it's reading history through literature. Sonlight has missionary stories added in and bookshark uses biographies and autobiographies instead. The different levels or cores are designed for age ranges rather than grades so can be used with multiple kids. It's not the cheapest curriculum. But they do all the planning and sourcing of materials for you. Bookshark is supported by many charter schools who give funding for secular curriculum. But it's not for the minimalist with the booklist that it comes with. :)

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

I just remember feeling overwhelmed with the level of parental involvement. I know my limits🤣

@jessicamontaperto810 3 жыл бұрын

I d” sell the Activity book 📖 another homeschooling family might want to use it .

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

It's partially used. 🤷‍♀️

@jessicamontaperto810 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakingEverydayMagic I d” recommend seeing if a homeschooling group in your country is doing homeschooling used book sales . Yes homeschooling families sell curriculum that’s used .

@Clothmom1 3 жыл бұрын

How many days per week do you do history? I am struggling with figuring out how to balance it with science. I will be new to homeschooling next year. I have 2 kids, one going into 2nd grade and 1 going into 4th. We will do the following subjects all together: Science, music, poetry, Spanish(nothing fancy, I just want to build Spanish vocabulary), history, health and safety, social-emotional learning and spelling (yes they are both going to be doing All About spelling 1 because the 4th-grader is that bad of a speller!). I am trying to do a 4-day week with a game-schooling less school-y feeling Friday.

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Currently we do 1 day of history a week. I'm not sure what next year looks like yet. I'll also be doing AAS 1 with both kids, including a 4th grader. 🤣

@tuathadesidhe1530 3 жыл бұрын

I think between history, science, art and math - which all have huge crossovers, you have the foundations of a full curriculum - reading, writing and social studies just naturally occur when you focus on those fundamentals.

@megl6148 2 жыл бұрын

I should hope History Quest would be cheaper as the activity guide has so fewer options/ activities.

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

Quality vs. quantity. in my opinion, SOTW is just too much information in the activity guide. It would be impossible for us to do it all.

@calicocc00 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Give me something physical for my money! I hate downloads. They take up too much room and you have to remember to which device it is downloaded.... Ugh!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'd even be ok with both or a choice.

@HeatherAnne10 8 ай бұрын

Hygge: Hi! Gee (like: golly gee!)

@MakingEverydayMagic 8 ай бұрын

I like the fog horn approach of HOO Gah🤣 correct: no, fun: yes!

@AKiHope 3 жыл бұрын

CDs yes! Old woman here, too!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Moderately high air five old lady friend!

@marythomas6543 3 жыл бұрын

Hue Guh 😂❤️

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

You all know what I'm trying to say🤣

@govols1281 3 жыл бұрын

You look just like Reese Witherspoon!

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 you're making my day

@maisieliberty1319 3 жыл бұрын

Hoo ga 😁

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

It is like the names of Ikea furniture. I read it, I hear it, they do not match.

@maisieliberty1319 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakingEverydayMagic yeh, my German friends like to tell me how I pronounce company words wrong as a native british English speaker 😄

@MakingEverydayMagic 3 жыл бұрын

Not wrong, it's just new🤣

@maisieliberty1319 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakingEverydayMagic the new correct! How it is in English is what I say 🤣

@hannajean8204 2 жыл бұрын

the story of the world is not secular lmao.

@MakingEverydayMagic 2 жыл бұрын

We used it for 2 years and I never came across anything problematic but I also didn't love it or feel the need to keep using it🤷‍♀️