Homeschool History Curriculumfor Ages 6-11
A secular, hands-on history curriculum that brings the past to life at your kitchen table. Perfect for homeschoolers in the USA and UK with flexibility built in for every learning style.
Built for Homeschool Families
Mysteries in Time is designed around the way homeschool families actually learn — at your own pace, on your own terms.
Learn at Your Own Pace
No rigid timetables. Use each pack over a week, a month, or however long your family needs. Perfect for self-directed learning styles.
Multi-Sensory Activities
Crafts, recipes, puzzles, stories and stickers engage every learning style — visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learners all thrive.
Award-Winning Content
Recognized for educational excellence. Our materials have received accolades for innovative approaches to history education.
Secular & Evidence-Based
Factual, inclusive history content suitable for families of all backgrounds. No religious bias — just rigorous, engaging storytelling.
USA & UK Standards Aligned
Content maps to US state standards, Common Core literacy skills, and UK Key Stages (KS1–KS2) so you can confidently log your hours.
Sibling-Friendly
Each topic works across a wide age range (6-11), making it easy to teach multiple children together during family history time.
Everything You Need forMaking History Fun and Easy
Purpose-built features that make Mysteries in Time the perfect choice for homeschool educators.
History Magazine
A richly illustrated magazine packed with fascinating facts, quizzes, puzzles, and crafts that cover the topic in depth.
Adventure Story
A gripping time-travel fiction book that drops your child into the period — bringing history to life through narrative.
World Map & Timeline
Detailed maps and timelines help children visualise where and when events took place — building spatial and chronological thinking.
Sticker Sheet
History-themed stickers for building a visual timeline across topics — a fun way to reinforce chronological understanding.
Hands-On Activities
Crafts, puzzles, and interactive projects that reinforce learning. Perfect for kinaesthetic learners and multi-age groups.
Historical Recipes
Cook your way through history with authentic recipes from each time period — a delicious cross-curricular activity.
12 History Topics to Explore
From ancient civilisations to modern history — each topic is a complete unit with reading, activities, and projects suitable for ages 6-11.
Aligned to US & UK Standards
Whether you need to demonstrate curriculum alignment for your state, satisfy portfolio reviews, or map to UK Key Stages — our content supports you.
American Homeschool Standards
- State History Standards
Content covers ancient civilisations, world history, and American history topics required across most state standards.
- Common Core ELA Skills
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, informational text analysis, and writing skills embedded in every pack.
- Multi-Grade Flexibility
Suitable for grades 1–5 (ages 6-11) — perfect for families with children at different levels.
British Curriculum Alignment
- Key Stage 1 & 2 (Ages 6-11)
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Romans, Vikings, Tudors/Stuarts and more — matching the National Curriculum for history.
- Ofsted-Ready Evidence
Structured content helps home-educating families demonstrate suitable education if contacted by the local authority.
Homeschool Subscription Plans
Choose the plan that fits your family. Flexible options with no long-term commitment — cancel or pause any time.
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All prices in USD. We ship worldwide from the UK. UK customers can also subscribe in GBP from our homepage.
Loved by Homeschool Families Worldwide
Hear from homeschooling parents across the USA and UK who use Mysteries in Time as their core history curriculum.
“This is the backbone of our history curriculum. My kids (ages 7 and 10) both get so much from each pack. The stories are genuinely gripping — even I look forward to reading them.”
Jennifer M.
Homeschool Mum, Texas, USA 🇺🇸
“We've tried so many history resources and nothing stuck until Mysteries in Time. My son is dyslexic and the combination of activities, recipes and stories means he can access history without struggling.”
Rachel H.
Home Educator, Surrey, UK 🇬🇧
“I love that it's secular. We're a diverse homeschool co-op and these packs work for everyone — no matter their background. The quality of the materials is outstanding.”
Karen P.
Co-op Organiser, California, USA 🇺🇸
“My daughter begs to do history now. She collects the stickers, follows the timelines, and retells the stories at dinner. It's made our home education so much richer.”
Sophie C.
Homeschool Parent, Manchester, UK 🇬🇧
“Perfect for our state portfolio reviews. I can clearly show what my children learned from each topic — the maps, timelines, and projects make excellent evidence.”
Amanda T.
Homeschool Mum, New York, USA 🇺🇸
“We use these alongside our Charlotte Mason approach. The living books, the narration opportunities, the hands-on nature study connections — it fits perfectly.”
Laura W.
Home Educator, Edinburgh, UK 🇬🇧
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