Notgrass History
Christian, open-and-go homeschool history, geography and civics for grades 1–12. Each course is a full year with full-color lessons, primary sources, literature and hands-on activities, and high school courses can earn history, English and Bible credit.
What is Notgrass History?
Notgrass History is a family-run homeschool publisher that makes Christian history, geography and civics courses for grades 1 to 12. Each course is a complete, stand-alone year. Lessons combine engaging narrative, full-color photos and illustrations, primary source documents, literature and hands-on activities.
Notgrass describes its courses as rigorous and flexible, written from a Christ-centered perspective, and easy to teach without a separate teacher's manual.
How it works
A typical day is one lesson:
- Elementary: A parent reads the lesson aloud for about 20 minutes, then the child does a short activity such as a map, a workbook page or a craft.
- Middle school: Students read a lesson with photos and primary sources, then complete review questions, a timeline entry or a project.
- High school: Students work largely on their own for 60 to 90 minutes, reading the text, primary sources and assigned literature, and writing.
Weeks are usually five lessons, often ending with a review or a hands-on project. You can teach several children together in the same grade band.
What it covers
| Grade band | Courses |
|---|---|
| Grades 1–4 | Our Star-Spangled Story (U.S. history), Our 50 States (U.S. geography), Our Great Big World (world geography) |
| Grades 5–8 | America the Beautiful (U.S. history and geography), From Adam to Us (world history), Uncle Sam and You (civics) |
| Grades 9–12 | Exploring America, Exploring World History, Exploring World Geography, Exploring Government, Exploring Economics |
High school courses such as Exploring America can earn history, English and Bible credit together.
Who it's best for
Notgrass fits Christian families who want history that's easy to start and finish, especially with several kids. High schoolers get efficient multi-credit courses. Secular families might try Build Your Library or The Story of the World. Browse more Christian history curriculum or all history curriculum.
Pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, curriculum packages were on sale from $95 (Our Star-Spangled Story) to $125 (America the Beautiful and Exploring America). Literature packages are extra. Bundles with both cost $150 to $275.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Often. Curriculum and books are common eligible categories; Florida's PEP handbook, for example, lists curriculum and instructional materials. Some programs restrict religious materials, and each program decides. Check your state, such as Florida or Arizona, or start at our scholarships hub. Save Notgrass to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- The Mystery of History is chronological Christian world history with activities for all ages in one book.
- Beautiful Feet Books uses stacks of living books with a teacher guide.
- Sonlight is a literature-based Christian core that bundles history with reading.
- Abeka and BJU Press offer traditional Christian history textbooks.
See our best homeschool history curriculum picks.
Who Notgrass History is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Christian families wanting open-and-go history
- Teaching several kids in the same grade band together
- High schoolers earning history, English and Bible credit in one course
- Kids who like stories, photos and primary sources
Look elsewhere if
- Secular homeschoolers
- Families wanting a deeply critical, academic historical analysis
- Students who want digital-first, online courses
Notgrass History pros and cons
Pros
- Truly open-and-go; no teacher's manual needed
- Beautiful full-color texts with photos and maps
- Integrates literature and primary source documents
- Each course stands alone and can be used any year in its grade band
- High school courses combine three credits
Cons
- Literature packages add cost
- Providential Christian viewpoint throughout
- Some parents supplement the literature for more rigor
- Print-based; limited digital options
What’s included
- Elementary (grades 1–4): Our Star-Spangled Story, Our 50 States, Our Great Big World
- Middle school (grades 5–8): America the Beautiful, From Adam to Us, Uncle Sam and You
- High school: Exploring America, World History, World Geography, Government, Economics
- Full-color texts with photos, maps, primary sources and timelines
- No teacher's manual needed; complete, stand-alone courses
- High school credit in history, English and Bible
How much does Notgrass History cost?
As of October 2026, Notgrass sells each course as a Curriculum Package, a Literature Package, or a Bundle of both, all listed on sale. Our Star-Spangled Story (grades 1–4): curriculum $95 (regular $120), literature $59, bundle $150 (regular $182.88). America the Beautiful (grades 5–8): curriculum $125 (regular $141), literature $78, bundle $221 (regular $245.82). Exploring America (high school): curriculum $125 (regular $140), literature $141, bundle $275 (regular $312.35).
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Star-Spangled Story Curriculum Package (sale) | $95 | One-time | — |
| Our Star-Spangled Story Bundle (sale) | $150 | One-time | — |
| America the Beautiful Curriculum Package (sale) | $125 | One-time | — |
| America the Beautiful Bundle (sale) | $221 | One-time | — |
| Exploring America Curriculum Package (sale) | $125 | One-time | — |
| Exploring America Bundle (sale) | $275 | One-time | — |
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Reviewers summarized by HomeschoolTools describe Notgrass as accessible, flexible and open-and-go, with narrative storytelling and careful handling of difficult events. Cathy Duffy Reviews notes the high school courses work like unit studies with integrated history, English and Bible credit. Some reviewers suggest adding more rigorous literature, and Well-Trained Mind forum users recommend using it as a customizable spine and not skipping the primary sources.
Common praise
- Easy, open-and-go structure
- Engaging narrative and beautiful photography
- Handles hard historical events age-appropriately
Common complaints
- Some parents want more rigorous literature
- Christian worldview doesn't suit secular families
- Works best when customized rather than followed rigidly
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Notgrass History FAQs
What grades does Notgrass History cover?
Grades 1 through 12. Elementary courses fit grades 1 to 4, middle school courses fit grades 5 to 8, and high school courses fit grades 9 to 12. Each course can be used any year within its band.
Is Notgrass History Christian?
Yes. Notgrass says its curriculum is written from a Christ-centered, biblical worldview, and high school courses include Bible study. It is not a fit for families wanting secular history.
How much does Notgrass cost?
As of October 2026, curriculum packages were on sale for about $95 to $125, and bundles with the literature package for about $150 to $275, depending on the course.
Do I need a teacher's manual for Notgrass?
No. Notgrass says no teacher's manual is needed. Each course is complete and stand-alone, with lessons laid out for you.
Can Notgrass high school courses earn credit?
Yes. Exploring America, for example, is designed so students can earn history, English and Bible credit in one course through history lessons, classic literature, writing and Bible study.
Can I teach several kids with Notgrass?
Yes. Courses are designed for one child or several together, especially within the same grade band.
Can I use ESA funds for Notgrass?
Often, since curriculum is a common eligible category. Some programs restrict religious materials, so check your program's rules and save Notgrass to your Edulist wishlist.
Sources and last checked
Checked 2026-10-13 against these sources:
- shop.notgrass.com
- shop.notgrass.com · curriculum
- shop.notgrass.com · our star spangled story
- shop.notgrass.com · america the beautiful
- shop.notgrass.com · exploring america
- shop.notgrass.com · elementary our star spangled story our star spangled story p
- shop.notgrass.com · middle school america the beautiful 2nd edition america the
- shop.notgrass.com · high school exploring america 5th edition exploring america
- homeschooltools.net · notgrass history
- stepupforstudents.org · pep family handbook