story of world activity book

[nmcgregor]

i am new to the story of world books and am "starting in the middle". I have a 5th and 3rd grader. Does the activity book cater to older kids, too, or just little ones? My 5th grader is more advanced and not sure if the book will work for him, before I buy it. thanks

[swellmomma]

I am using the AG with my grade 4 and 5 kids and it is suitable, I use it for the discussion questions, king fisher cross referencing, activity ideas and maps, I add a lot of supp reading though and often add even for activities, but that is just because we are a hands on type of family, the AG itself gives enough great ideas for the average family. Just skip the basic colouring pages for your 5th grader, my guys like colouring but often find it boring and want to do something more challenging.

[myfunnybunch]

I used the Activity Guide with my oldest. We'd pulled her out of middle school, so she was a 7th grader at the time. She read SOTW on her own, then we'd choose activities that looked fun and appropriate for her (like the chicken mummy! :D ). Some activities, like the coloring sheets, we skipped altogether. Others we used as a springboard for further study. Some we just did for fun.

On its own, for an advanced 5th grader, it might not be sufficient, but if nothing else, it's a great supplement/springboard. The additional reading and literature suggestions include selections for upper elementary level students. If you'd use it for your third grader anyway, it would be well worth the investment, as they could study history together, and you could add extra reading and study for your older child.

Cat

[mamaof2andtwins]

Yes, there are aspect of the AG that work for older children. It is worth it just for the reading lists. We always use the maps. My children get tired of doing coloring pages around 7th grade. Other than that it is good.

Jennie

[Chris in VA]

I would say, absolutely! But I would tell you that you need to pay attention to the ages recommended for the supplemental books--I didn't and ended up ordering some books that were too easy.

You may also be interested in the test packet--narration is plenty for the third grader and the fifth grader, but some want their olders to be test-savvy, or just prefer that sort of evaluation, starting around that age.

[Laurel-in-CA]

Absolutely yes. It will really help you reach/teach them both. Book suggestions for older kids, craft/hands-on ideas that are enjoyable for both ages...and sometimes better for the motor skills of *older* kids. Have your 5th make a notebook with summaries or key points.