Let Angelic Scalliwags help you bring history to life in your homeschool
Discover simple, story-rich unit studies that turn history into meaningful, memorable learning your whole family will love.
A More Joyful Way to Homeschool
I didn’t start out loving the way we were doing history.
It felt rushed… disconnected… and honestly, a little dry. My children weren’t inspired, and I knew there had to be a better way.
So we slowed down.
We began reading living books, diving into time periods, cooking meals from history, creating, exploring, and connecting.
And everything changed.
History became something we experienced together, not just something we checked off a list.
Angelic Scalliwags is here to help you bring that same joy and connection into your homeschool.
What Are History Unit Studies?
Unit studies are a gentle, rich way of learning that weaves subjects together around one beautiful theme.
Instead of juggling separate textbooks, you can:
- Read engaging stories from history
- Explore art, culture, and daily life
- Add hands-on projects and activities
- Teach multiple ages together
It’s a simpler, more meaningful way to learn, and it brings families closer in the process.
One Topic… Every Subject (Almost!)
One of the most beautiful things about history unit studies is this:
You’re not just teaching history.
From a single time period, you can naturally cover almost every subject in your homeschool:
- Literacy → reading historical fiction, narrations, copywork
- Writing → journaling, essays, creative storytelling
- Science → inventions, discoveries, nature study connected to the era
- Geography → maps, countries, landscapes, cultures
- Art & Music → artists, composers, and creative projects
- Life Skills → cooking traditional foods, crafts, practical activities
All woven together in a way that actually makes sense.
The only subject that usually stands apart is maths, but even that can be gently connected when it fits.
Instead of fragmented lessons, your children experience learning as a whole, connected story.
And that’s where the magic happens.
Imagine Your Homeschool Like This…
Instead of dreading school…
Your children are asking questions.
They’re making connections.
They’re excited to learn what comes next.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed…
You have a clear, beautiful plan.
You feel confident.
You’re actually enjoying learning alongside them.
This is what homeschool can feel like.
Meet the Heart Behind Angelic Scalliwags
Hello, I’m Claire.
I’m a homeschooling mum who believes learning should be full of wonder, connection, and joy.
Our homeschool isn’t perfect, but it’s filled with books, conversations, creativity, and a deep love for learning together.
My website contains over 2000 posts with history unit studies spanning from the beginning of time all the way to the First World War. I have a fairly comprehensive category system, so do have a peruse!
