What if history could feel less like memorizing dates and more like stepping into the past—living the stories, tasting the food, trying the crafts, and sharing the wonder as a family?
That’s exactly what happens when you bring The Playful Pioneers into your home.
Inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved Little House on the Prairie series, The Playful Pioneers is a year-long, literature-based American history curriculum designed to help your family learn together in a joyful, connected way.
A Family Story Rooted in Tradition
One of our Peaceful Press moms, Sue, shared her experience after completing The Playful Pioneers with her daughters:
“I grew up reading the Little House series over and over again and wanted my girls to experience that life-changing adventure for themselves. When I discovered The Playful Pioneers, I knew it was what we were looking for. Our way of life has changed, a peace has fallen over us... our schoolwork blends so seamlessly with our days now that we don’t feel the rush to ‘get school done’ like we used to.”
Like Sue’s family, many parents are drawn to this curriculum because of the timeless Little House stories—but they’re amazed by how much more it offers.
What Your Family Will Experience with The Playful Pioneers
Hands-On Handiwork
Try your hand at weaving, knitting, sewing, and embroidery—skills that bring history alive and strengthen fine motor development.
Homestead Living
Explore farming, self-care, and the beauty of a simple life while learning how food is grown and prepared.
Family-Friendly Baking & Recipes
Enjoy wholesome recipes straight from the pioneer kitchen.
STEM & History Connections
Discover early American history including Native American tribes, all the way to inventions and advancements of the 19th century through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Art & Nature Studies
See the world through Pa’s eyes as he explores the natural world and teaches his children to notice, care, and create.
More Than Academics
The Playful Pioneers doesn’t just teach history—it nurtures hearts. As families read the Little House series together, children encounter the hardships and joys of pioneer life. They see how the Ingalls family faced challenges with resilience, found joy in music and storytelling, and leaned on each other for strength.
Sue shared,
“What I didn’t expect was the amount of emotion my daughters felt with each passing chapter. We discussed topics we might not have otherwise for years to come. These stories and lessons resurface daily in their play and the way they interact with each other—it has forever changed their hearts.”
Through shared stories, your children will learn not just about history, but about perseverance, gratitude, and the value of family.
Why Families Love It
One curriculum for the whole family—perfect for multiple ages. Just print age specific student sheets (print for early writers, elementary for confident writers, kinder for kindergarten and preschool)
Simple materials—easy-to-find supplies and accessible books.
Flexible structure—lean in deeper where interest sparks, or keep it light when needed.
Rich harvest—peaceful rhythms, stronger family bonds, and a love of learning that lasts.
Start Your Own Little House Adventure
If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing the pioneer days to life for your children, The Playful Pioneers is your invitation. It’s more than a curriculum—it’s a way of living, learning, and growing together as a family.
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