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This 434-page, 36-week curriculum offers a vibrant and inclusive journey through U.S. history, beginning with Indigenous civilizations over 30,000 years ago and continuing through the timeline to the present day. Students explore the contributions, resilience, and brilliance of Black, African, Asian, Latinx, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous people and nations, with a focus on justice, empathy, and historical complexity. Each week features unique, creative print-and-go activity pages, curated reading and video suggestions, discussion prompts, vocabulary review, glossaries, quizzes, and optional off-the-page enrichment. Designed to support a wide range of learners, this curriculum is flexible, engaging, and deeply researched—with a touch of humor and heart (and, yes, a lesbian prairie dog named Susan). If you're working with a mixed-age group, choose the edition that best fits your oldest student—this version is rigorous enough for advanced middle schoolers, while the high school edition offers deeper analysis for older learners.
Check out the Elementary and Middle School Syllabus here!
Elementary and Middle Grade Book List
Colonization and the Wampanoag Story (Race to the Truth) by Linda Coombs
Slavery and the African American Story (Race to the Truth) by Patricia Williams Dockery
Borderlands and the Mexican American Story (Race to the Truth) by David Dorado Romo
Made in Asian America: A History for Young People by Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, and Debbie Reese
Hidden Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories in United States History by the NYC Department of Education
A Young People’s History of the United States, 2009 Edition, by Howard Zinn and Rebecca Stefoff
These books are not included in your purchase of our curriculum. We suggest purchasing them from Black/Indigenous/LGBTQ- owned bookstores, or checking them out from your local library.
This product is a 434-page PDF download.
This 472-page, 36-week curriculum offers a vibrant and inclusive journey through U.S. history, beginning with Indigenous civilizations over 30,000 years ago and continuing through the timeline to the present day. Students explore the contributions, resilience, and brilliance of Black, African, Asian, Latinx, Muslim, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous people and nations, with a focus on justice, empathy, and historical complexity. Each week features unique, creative print-and-go activity pages, curated reading and video suggestions, discussion prompts, vocabulary review, glossaries, quizzes, and optional off-the-page enrichment. Designed to support a wide range of learners, this curriculum is flexible, engaging, and deeply researched—with a touch of humor and heart (and, yes, a lesbian prairie dog named Susan). If you're working with a mixed-age group, don’t buy both this edition and the elementary edition! There are still plenty of art activities in this one for a younger sibling who might be interested in joining in. There is a lot of overlap between the two versions and we don’t recommend buying both! Pick the edition that will work best for the oldest student in your group.
Check out the Middle School Syllabus here!
Check out the High School Syllabus here!
Middle Grade Book List
Colonization and the Wampanoag Story (Race to the Truth) by Linda Coombs
Slavery and the African American Story (Race to the Truth) by Patricia Williams Dockery
Borderlands and the Mexican American Story (Race to the Truth) by David Dorado Romo
Made in Asian America: A History for Young People by Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, and Debbie Reese
Hidden Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories in United States History by the NYC Department of Education
A Young People’s History of the United States, 2009 Edition, by Howard Zinn and Rebecca Stefoff
High School Book List
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Jean Mendoza, and Debbie Reese
Borderlands and the Mexican American Story (Race to the Truth) by David Dorado Romo
Made in Asian America: A History for Young People by Erika Lee and Christina Soontornvat
Hidden Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories in United States History by the NYC Department of Education
Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot
Our History Has Always Been Contraband: In Defense of Black Studies, edited by Colin Kaepernick, Robin D. G. Kelley, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. Available as a free ebook here:
How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr
A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn OR
A True History of the United States: Indigenous Genocide, Racialized Slavery, Hyper-Capitalism, Militarist Imperialism, and Other Overlooked Aspects of American Exceptionalism by Daniel A. Sjursen
These books are not included in your purchase of our curriculum. We suggest purchasing them from Black/Indigenous/LGBTQ- owned bookstores, or checking them out from your local library.
This product is a 472-page PDF download.
This Elementary and Middle School edition of Big World History is over 400 PDF pages of every single thing that has ever happened, in every culture of the world, during every time period, since the beginning of the universe--13.8 billion years ago, up to now, and into the future! Just kidding. Sort of. We couldn't really fit every single thing (though we wish we could have, and we really tried), but Big World History really is over 400 pages of learning, with 36 weeks worth of lessons that each have uniquely created print-and-go activities to pair with each lesson, along with reading and video suggestions, discussion topics, bonus off-the-page activities, collaborative timeline badges, and more. Big World History is meticulously researched, diverse, inclusive, empathy-packed, and full of love. Also, there's a pigeon.
You can read through the full syllabus for this curriculum, which lists all of the reading assignments (but does not include the video or podcast recommendations) here.
Books to accompany Big World History: Elementary and Middle School Edition*
Revised and Expanded version of Absolutely Everything: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots, and Other Things too Numerous to Mention by Christopher Lloyd
Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491by Charles C. Mann
Stolen History: The Truth About the British Empire and How It Shaped Us by Sathnam Sanghera and Jen Khatun
The Black History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
The LGBTQ+ History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
*These books are not included in your purchase of our curriculum, but we suggest purchasing them from Black/Indigenous/LGBTQ- owned bookstores, or checking them out from your local library.
This product is a digital PDF download! If you would like to outsource printing, we love and recommend Hard Copy HQ!
This High School edition of Big World History is almost 500 PDF pages of every single thing that has ever happened, in every culture of the world, during every time period, since the beginning of the universe--13.8 billion years ago, up to now, and into the future! Just kidding. Sort of. We couldn't really fit every single thing (though we wish we could have, and we really tried), but Big World History really is almost 500 pages of learning, with 36 weeks worth of lessons that each have uniquely created print-and-go activities to pair with each lesson, along with reading and video suggestions, discussion topics, bonus off-the-page activities, collaborative timeline badges and more. Big World History is meticulously researched, diverse, inclusive, empathy-packed, and full of love. Also, there's a pigeon.
How the High School edition differs from BWH Elementary and Middle School Edition:
Most weeks have two lessons, rather than one, for more opportunities for in-depth consideration of each topic.
There’s a lot more reading, and the texts are much more rigorous
The podcast recommendations are way more mature
A bit more rigor, seamlessly blended in among the creative and fun print-and-go activities.
You can read through the full syllabus for this curriculum, which lists all of the reading assignments (but does not include the video or podcast recommendations) here!
Books to accompany Big World History: High School Edition
World History Volume 1, to 1500 by Kordas, A., J. Tatlock, B. Nelson, and R. J. Lynch (free digital textbook)
World History, Volume 2, from 1400 by Kordas, A., J. Tatlock, B. Nelson, and R. J. Lynch (free digital textbook)
Origin Story: A Big History of Everything by David Christian
Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Adapted for Young Readers by Isabel Wilkerson
Africa Is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent by Dipo Faloyin
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus,Second Editionby Charles Mann
The Black History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
The LGBTQ+ History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK
*These books are not included in your purchase of our curriculum, but we suggest purchasing them from Black/Indigenous/LGBTQ- owned bookstores, or checking them out from your local library.
This product is a digital PDF download! If you would like to outsource printing, we love and recommend Hard Copy HQ!
If Wednesday Addams and Edward Gorey ever joined forces to create a grammar course, it might look like this. A little morbid, a little macabre, and a lot funny, this complete set of four grammar workbooks is geared toward upper elementary-aged learners, and might even be enjoyed by budding writers above and below that range. Whether your learner is melancholy 24/7 or just when it's time for their grammar lesson, we are confident they will appreciate the variety in our spooky lessons. Each week offers a mix of grammar exercises, informative (and hilarious!) guides, and creative writing opportunities. These workbooks are unique, both in their subject matter and style, with conversation woven throughout from us (Arielle and Helen) to your dear, sweet, delightfully-emo student. And in keeping with our Mint and Bloom Learning mission, these workbooks are infused with empathy education, inclusivity, and formatting that makes getting the lesson started easy for educators.
These are PDF Downloads! If you don't want to print at home, purchase here, and then upload a screenshot of your receipt over at Hard Copy HQ- they'll print any or all of these workbooks for you at a discount!
Included In This Bundle
Volume One is a nine-week course covering nouns, verbs, and creative writing explorations. The lessons were designed to go hand-in-severed-hand with Khan Academy's grammar course (Units 1 and 2). This is a PDF download.
Volume Two is a nine-week course covering pronouns, modifiers, and creative writing explorations. The lessons were designed to pair with Khan Academy's grammar course (Units 3 and 4). This is a PDF download.
Volume Three is a nine-week course covering prepositions and conjunctions, punctuation, and creative writing explorations. The lessons were designed to pair with Khan Academy's grammar course (Units 5, 6, and 7). This is a PDF download.
Volume Four is a nine-week course covering sentences and clauses, syntax, usage, style, and creative writing explorations. The lessons were designed to pair with Khan Academy's grammar course (Units 8, 9, and 10). This is a PDF download.
Wondering if Melancholy Grammar would be a good fit for your student(s)? Check out the sample! It’s the first 30 pages of Volume 1, plus the accompanying answer keys for those pages.
Let's Learn Rad American History!
This 26-week, all-ages, secular and progressive American history curriculum pairs creative and engaging lesson plans featuring video resources, discussion prompts, print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more with each of the 26 chapters in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook to use this curriculum).
Each of the 26 lessons in this curriculum include:
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
Thought-provoking discussion prompts
Multiple options for art- or creativity-based print-and-go activity pages that pair with each chapter
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheets featuring: Vocabulary Word Matches, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Questions (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheets
Spotlights on a historical figure or activist mentioned in each chapter with original coloring pages featuring biographies and quotations plus recommended resources to learn more about the person being spotlighted
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
The topics in this curriculum are (click through to see each lesson in detail):
If you’d like to learn more about this curriculum, check out our FAQ blog post, or the walk-through video on YouTube!
Donald Trump has dramatically reshaped the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in his second term, and has given it a massive budget increase. This has led to a surge in ICE raids around the country, soaring arrest and detention rates, and an outright assault on civil liberties. In this 39-page PDF workbook, students will learn the background information they need, what’s happening with ICE in Donald Trump’s second term, and what they can do to help protect their community. Like all our lessons, this workbook is designed to be engaging, creativity-based, and not white-washed or sugar-coated. Here’s what’s inside:
LEARNING RESOURCES - PAGE 5
Reading, Video, and Audio Resource List
BACKGROUND INFORMATION - PAGE 8
What Is ICE?
Who Are Immigrants?
What Was Immigration to the US Like Before ICE?
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW? - PAGE 13
What’s Happening Now?
The Donald Trump Effect
Deportation Data
ICE Agent Training
What Happens After Arrest?
Inside a Detention Facility
Who Benefits?
Who Is Harmed?
Bonus Costs
Disguise and Doxing
WHAT CAN WE DO? - PAGE 29
Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
Lives Taken By ICE
ICE Out for Good
How Can We Help?
Additional Resources
Printable Posters and Coloring Pages
This product is a 39-page PDF download.
Well, looks like we’ve gone and invaded a sovereign nation and kidnapped its leader. What should we tell the children?
This 14-page PDF lesson set attempts to answer that question. In it, you’ll find
Recommended reading resources
Recommended video resources
Recommended podcast resources
An easy-to-read overview of the events of January 3, 2026
Nine print-and-go activity pages that were designed to help students explore and answer the following questions:
Who is Nicolás Maduro?
What is life like for the people of Venezuela?
What happened in the months leading up to this attack on Venezuela?
Why might Trump want to invade a foreign country?
What will change as a result of this attack and kidnapping?
Thank you for learning (and caring) about what’s happening in Venezuela. We will update this lesson as events unfold. Stay safe, share your ideas, and care for your community as best you can. You are not alone. We will get through this, and all things, together.
Check out the U.S. history curriculum everyone is talking about!
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Spend a year exploring the radical movements for social progress that are often omitted from traditional American history curricula, with lessons featuring LGBTQ+, immigrant, Black, Afro-Puerto Rican, Chicano, Mexican-American, Filipino-American, Japanese American, Haudenosaunee, Disabled, and other activists and communities.
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There’s something new every week! Each of the 26 lessons features one-of-a-kind creative and engaging print-and-go activities designed to help kids expand their creativity.
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Pick and choose from the activities, books, videos, discussion topics, coloring pages, and supplemental materials included in each lesson to craft a study that works best for your learner(s).
Why You’ll Love Our Lessons
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They're Easy to Use
With our simple, straight-forward lesson layout, clickable links to external sources, and dedication to print-and-go activities that rarely require more than a pencil and coloring supplies, you’ll love how easy it is to get started with our curricula.
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They're Inclusive
Our lessons were designed to highlight the stories that are often left out of traditional American classrooms. We pair high-quality literature with activities that provide students with windows and mirrors into the communities they’re studying.
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They're Engaging
Your learner(s) will love the variety of activities in our curricula- every lesson offers something new! Our creative prompts and innovative activity pages keep the learning fresh and exciting and our discussion prompts and critical thinking questions will expand students’ minds.
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