Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I start with for my kindergartner?
Our Journey Through Early American History is a wonderful place to begin! Designed for ages 5–7, this hands-on curriculum introduces young learners to important people, places, and events in early American history through storytelling, games, and interactive activities.
No previous history knowledge is needed. Just bring your curiosity and get ready to explore!
2. What should I use for my preschooler?
For our youngest historians, ages 3–4, we recommend starting with Little Lion Littles: My First American History!
These playful, age-appropriate activities introduce little learners to history through coloring, creativity, and hands-on exploration.
3. Is Little Lion History a secular curriculum?
Yes! Little Lion History is a secular history curriculum. Our resources introduce historical people, places, and events without religious instruction, making them suitable for families with a variety of beliefs and educational approaches.
4. Can I use my charter school funds to purchase Little Lion History?
Little Lion History works with select charter school and educational funding programs!
Availability depends on your school or program's vendor requirements and purchasing policies.
If we're not currently an approved vendor for your charter school, we'd love to explore the application process. Please contact us with your school's information.
5. What makes Little Lion History different from traditional history curriculum?
At Little Lion History, we believe children don't have to wait until they're older to begin exploring the past.
Rather than focusing on memorizing dates, names, and facts, our resources introduce history through storytelling, hands-on activities, games, and play.
We believe historical understanding develops in layers. Our goal isn't mastery at age five. It's helping children become familiar with historical people, places, and events so they have a foundation to build upon as they grow.
History doesn't have to wait, and it doesn't have to look like traditional schoolwork.
6. What age group is Little Lion History designed for?
Little Lion History offers resources for children ages 3–8, with activities designed for different developmental stages.
Our Past & Play resources are designed for preschoolers ages 3–4, while our Journey curricula and other hands-on activities introduce historical concepts to children ages 5–8.
We recommend choosing resources based on your child's interests, abilities, and previous exposure to history rather than grade level alone.
7. Is Little Lion History a complete history curriculum or a supplement?
Our Journey curricula provide structured, hands-on explorations of specific historical periods. They can be used as your primary history resource for those topics or alongside another homeschool curriculum.
Our individual books, printables, and activities are also wonderful supplements for families looking to add more history to their learning.
You don't have to change your entire homeschool routine to make room for history!
8. Can I print my purchased PDFs more than once?
Absolutely! When you purchase a Little Lion History PDF, you may print it as many times as you'd like for your own family's personal use.
However, purchased files and printed copies may not be shared or distributed to other families. Each family must purchase their own copy.
9. How much time does Little Lion History take?
Our resources are designed with young learners and busy families in mind.
Many activities can be completed in short learning sessions, making it easy to introduce history without overwhelming your homeschool schedule.
You don't need to teach history every day to make it a meaningful part of your child's education.
10. Do I need to know a lot about history to teach it?
Absolutely not!
You don't need to be a history expert, and your child doesn't need any previous history knowledge to get started.
Little Lion History was created to make early history education approachable for parents and engaging for kids. Our resources help guide you through historical topics so you can learn and discover together.
11. Do you offer digital and physical products?
Yes! Little Lion History offers downloadable PDF resources as well as physical books and learning materials.
Our physical products are currently taking a short break and will return January 1, 2027. Digital resources remain available for purchase and download.
12. Do you offer free history resources?
Yes!
Our Cub Club Library is filled with free resources to help families introduce history through reading, listening, and hands-on play.
Explore our free readers, decoders, builders, listener companions, and preschool activities.
13. Can I use Little Lion History with multiple ages at once?
Many Little Lion History resources can be adapted for siblings of different ages to enjoy together.
Younger children may participate through coloring, listening, or simpler hands-on activities, while older children can explore the historical topics in greater detail.
14. Are your resources suitable for children who aren't reading yet?
Yes! Many of our resources are designed for children who are still developing their reading skills.
Through read-alouds, illustrations, storytelling, and hands-on activities, children can begin exploring history without needing to read independently.
15. Do you have a history podcast for kids?
Yes! The Cub Club History Podcast brings big history to little listeners!
Designed for children ages 3–8, our short, engaging episodes introduce historical people, places, and events through storytelling, clues, questions, and imagination.
You can listen on your favorite podcast platform. Plus, our free Cub Club Listener Companions offer picture clues and activities to extend the learning beyond each episode.