Learning Through Her Eyes Curriculum (Digital/ PDF Download)

Step into the past and discover history through the eyes of girls who lived it.

Learning Through Her Eyes is a unique, literature-based homeschool curriculum designed to make history and reading come alive through the beloved American Girl historical book series. This digital guide blends historical context, thoughtful literacy activities, and meaningful discussion prompts to deepen comprehension and connection to the characters’ lives and eras.

Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, and anyone looking to enrich their child’s education with engaging, story-driven learning, this guide helps children explore American history, character development, and cultural understanding—one girl’s story at a time.

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What’s Included:

✔️ Book-by-book comprehension & discussion questions
✔️ Historical insights and enrichment activities
✔️ Thematic writing prompts and creative projects
✔️ Printable worksheets and reading logs
✔️ Designed for upper elementary learners, adaptable for younger or older students
✔️ Flexible pacing—use alongside your reading schedule

Specifically Each Doll's Unit Includes:

• Unit Guide:
  • This overview page provides background information, outlines what’s coming up in the unit, and lists all the books and materials needed to allow for a fun and engaging learning experience.
• Meet the Character: 
  • This introductory page helps learners connect with the historical figure behind the story by exploring her name, year, family, friends, and key traits — all in an engaging format.
• Vocabulary Tracker: 
  • As students read, they can collect and define unfamiliar words, building a stronger understanding of historical language and improving reading comprehension along the way.
• Reflection Questions: 
  • Each historical character’s unit includes a full set of reflection questions for all six books - guide meaningful discussions, strengthen comprehension, and connect personally.
• Book Review Templates: 
  • Each book features a customizable review page to help students summarize key events, express opinions, and practice writing skills - perfect for reinforcing understanding.
• A Moment in History: 
  • This section highlights a key event or cultural detail from the character’s time period, helping learners place the story in historical context and understand the bigger picture.
• A Woman in History: 
  • This page introduces learners to an inspiring woman from the same era, offering a glimpse into real-life stories that complement the character’s world and encourages exploration of women’s history.
• Creative Writing Prompt: 
  • A focused writing prompt invites learners to imagine themselves in the character’s time and voice, sparking creativity and personal connection through storytelling and drawings.
• Geography Exploration: 
  • This activity helps learners visualize and understand the geography of the United States during the character’s era, connecting historical events and daily life to real places on the map.
• Compare & Contrast: 
  • This page invites learners to explore similarities and differences between their own lives and those of the historical characters -  fostering personal connections.
• Interactive Activity Ideas: 
  • This page offers hands-on projects and engaging activities designed to bring history to life, encouraging active participation and deeper learning.
• Era-Appropriate Recipe: 
  • Discover and prepare authentic recipes from the character’s time period, giving learners a tasty way to connect with history through food and culture.
• Era-Appropriate Craft: 
  • An easy-to-make craft project that reflects the culture and lifestyle of the character’s historical era, designed to be fun and approachable for learners of all ages.
• Trivia Activities: 
  • Each character features a unique trivia activity—ranging from fill-in-the-blank to word searches and games—designed to test knowledge and make learning about history fun and engaging.
• Digging Deeper: 
  • This page extends the learning with curated book recommendations, video suggestions, websites, field trip ideas, and more — perfect for families eager to explore the era beyond the curriculum.

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Format: Digital PDF download – no physical product will be shipped.

Use this guide to inspire curiosity, empathy, and a love of reading while helping your learner connect emotionally and academically with the stories of America’s past.

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Copyright Notice: 

All content in this curriculum — including written material, illustrations, worksheets, designs, and layout — is the intellectual property of Simply September.

© 2025 Simply September. All rights reserved.

This product is intended for personal use only by the original purchaser and is not to be shared, copied, or sold as your own. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution — whether digitally or in print — is strictly prohibited.

Unauthorized sharing violates copyright law and jeopardizes the ability of independent creators to continue producing quality content. Thank you for respecting the time, research, and creativity that went into this resource.

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Disclaimer:

Please note: This curriculum is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by American Girl® or Mattel®. American Girl® and the names of the characters, books, and other elements referenced within this guide are trademarks of Mattel®, used here under fair use for educational purposes only.

This guide was independently created by Simply September as a supplemental educational resource for families who wish to dive deeper into American history while reading the American Girl® historical fiction series.