Tonya Murrell

Course Name: Early American History for Grades K-2

Grade Range: K-2

Instructor: Tonya Murrell

Email: trmurrell1@gmail.com

Price: $185 for 28 weeks

Course Description: This Early American History Through Literature study will take students on a journey through the first indigenous people of the Americas, the Viking discovery of the Americas, the exploration, colonization, settlement and establishment of the United States. The study spans from 1000 AD to the mid 1800’s.
Course Prerequisites:No prerequisites 

Curriculum used by Instructor: Beautiful Feet Early American Literature pack ( bfbooks.com) Many of the books can be obtained at the library or from other parents who have been through the class

Books & Supplies required for purchase by families:

NEED BOOK LIST HERE

Beautiful Feet Early American Literature pack ( bfbooks.com) Students will need a 3 ring binder with at least 2 dividers, pencils, colored pencils, tape, glue, scissors

Homework Requirements: At least 3 days of homework which would be reading the lessons for the week

Duration: 28 weeks

Grading: No grade issued for elementary grades

Course Credit: No credits for elementary grades

Teacher Bio: My name is Tonya Murrell. I love helping kids learn by engaging them through interactive teaching methods including arts, crafts, drama and storytelling. I have experience in using alternative methods of teaching to help students that have special learning needs. I enjoy teaching history through a biblical perspective. I have 30 years of teaching experience from teaching high school history  in the public schools, teaching various homeschool groups, working with the Rockingham Council of Bible Education, and teaching history and Bible at a private school. I have 3 children ages 22, 21 and 18, all of whom were homeschooled. I look forward to teaching your children history from a biblical perspective. 

Min/Max # of Students: 5 students min/8 students max

Method and Frequency of communication: I will send an email after class weekly to inform parents of needed information as well as a weekly folder with items needed for homework.