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The Playful Pioneers Volume 2

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This curriculum is built for you if...

  • You want a peaceful, joyful homeschool experience
  • Your family values literature, hands-on learning, and connection
  • Your child learns best through stories and projects
  • You're a homeschooler seeking a beautiful literature based education

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Explore American History, Science, and Geography with The Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers Volume 2

The Digital Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers Volume 2 offers a complete, literature-based curriculum for elementary students (ages 5-12), crafted to make American history, science, and geography come alive. Rooted in Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy, this curriculum focuses on storytelling, hands-on projects, and nature study to cultivate curiosity and a love of learning.  

Through monthly themes exploring each region of the United States, children learn about American history’s most significant figures and events, paired with science and geography activities that deepen their understanding of the world.

Check Out The Playful Pioneers Volume 2 Book List

Key Features:

  • 30 weeks of history, science, art, Bible, and practical skills.
  • Engaging hands-on projects for each historical unit in the Parent Guide–225 pages
  • Literature-based readings with notable American figures and events.
  • Multi-level student sheets for handwriting and copy work, including Kindergarten–115 pages, cursive–181 pages, print–177 pages, and elementary–189 pages.
  • Art studies featuring American artists to inspire creative expression.

What The Playful Pioneers Volume 2 Provides:

Charlotte Mason Approach to Learning: The bundle emphasises “living books” – quality literature that tells captivating stories about people, places, and ideas.  Nature study, art appreciation, and hands-on activities round out the experience, allowing children to connect with the material on multiple levels.

Science and Nature Studies with a Charlotte Mason Influence: Each month features science activities inspired by the region’s unique flora, fauna, and natural history.

Creative Art and Poetry: The Playful Pioneers Art Study introduces children to iconic American artists, including Edward Hopper, John James Audubon, and N.C. Wyeth. Each month’s artwork complements the historical theme, allowing students to learn by observing, sketching, and imitating the techniques of American masters. 

Comprehensive Student Sheets for Multi-Level Learning: The Student Sheets include narration prompts, copy work, and poetry selections tailored for various skill levels. The cursive and print copy worksheets reinforce handwriting, vocabulary, and grammar. The Kindergarten Copy Work file is designed for young learners with larger fonts and single-word tracing. Maps of the United States, weekly journaling pages, and states-and-capitals exercises introduce children to U.S. geography, strengthening spatial awareness and memory. 

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How to Use The Playful Pioneers Volume 2:

1. Download and Print: Begin with the Parent Guide and Student Sheets, plus the monthly Art Study. Each week, refer to the “Week at a Glance” for a clear overview of daily activities and supplies needed. 
2. Daily Reading and Narration: Engage your child with captivating books on American history. After reading, ask your child to narrate what they remember, helping them build comprehension and confidence in storytelling.
3. Complete Hands-On Projects: Each week features hands-on projects, such as making clay pots during the Southwest unit or constructing a model log cabin for New England. These projects make history tangible and memorable.
4. Explore Art and Poetry: Incorporate art and poetry into your weekly rhythm. Have children observe and create their versions of iconic American art, adding a creative dimension to their historical studies.
We have supplemental resources to create a wonderful year studying American History. Grab The Playful Pioneers Timeline Cards and The Native American Cards. You can also download the free book list by clicking the button below.

Why Choose The Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers Volume 2?

This curriculum is perfect for parents seeking a comprehensive, Charlotte Mason-inspired approach to American history, science, and geography. The Playful Pioneers Volume 2 creates a rich, multi-dimensional learning experience with engaging literature, hands-on projects, and art appreciation. 

Download today to enrich your child’s understanding of America’s heritage and foster a love for learning! 

*The Playful Pioneers Volume 2 does not include a cookbook file. You can purchase the brand new Peaceful Press Cookbook as a digital download or a printed copy on Amazon.

*Some illustrations may be intense for young children in Hiawatha.
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Digital download: available immediately after purchase. You'll receive an email with download links. Links are valid for 18 months from the date of purchase. If you lose them, email hello@thepeacefulpress.com with your proof of purchase for help getting access.

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Printed bundles: 30-day return policy for curriculum that arrives damaged. Submit a claim at hello@thepeacefulpress.com. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility.

Digital downloads: non-refundable. Download a free sample week before purchasing if you'd like to try the curriculum first.

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The Playful Pioneers Volume 2

Top-Ranked by Homeschooling Families, Several Years Running.

The Peaceful Preschool and Nourishing Nature Kindergarten have been recognised by Practical Homeschooling readers and the How to Homeschool community as a top-ranked curriculum for early learners. These awards are voted by real homeschool families, not a panel of judges.

Practical Homeschooling
Reader Award 2023

Practical Homeschooling
Reader Award 2024

Practical Homeschooling
Reader Award 2025

How to Homeschool
Best Curriculum Award 2026

What Makes It Different

What Makes It Different
  • Developmentally gentle and whole-child focused

    Early years resources prioritize strong motor, auditory, and visual skills, the building blocks for long-term academic success, while elementary resources nurture wisdom and virtue through beautiful stories and conversations.

  • Literature-rich learning

    Each week is thoughtfully curated around great books that spark curiosity and cultivate a lifelong love of reading and learning.

  • Hands-on, screen-free activities

    Practical skills, nature study, and crafts strengthen fine and gross motor skills while engaging the senses and imagination, and science experiments and mapwork nurtures awareness of the world around us. No screens required.

  • Simple, open-and-go structure

    Parent guides are laid out clearly and concisely, making it easy for brand-new homeschool families and seasoned parents to begin with confidence.

  • Designed for connection

    The guides invite you to slow down, learn alongside your child, and enjoy the homeschool years.

  • 5 stars: 22 (96%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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homeschool dad
It helps me to easily design a teaching plan and

It helps me to easily design a teaching plan and my kids really like books on the reading list.

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Melissa Papson
Playful Pioneers Volume 2

I recommend Peaceful Press to anyone who asks (and many who don't). I love that the cursive handwriting has a space for the student to write with the example above. I wish the print handwriting had the same option. We have loved the other two rotations that we have used and I am very much looking forward to using this one this fall.

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Stephanie
Peaceful Press Homeschool Cookbook

The cookbook is a fun hands-on addition to the Peaceful Press curriculum! Having all of the recipes together in one book is convenient. The recipes are easy to follow and the pictures are helpful.

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Jennifer DeLeon

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Jenny W
Playful Pioneers vol 2

We love the stories that are part of this pack and learning all of the states in the order they’ve been arranged. It’s a wonderful history guide!

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Katie Myers
Great curriculum for the whole family

This is our 5 year using the Peaceful press curriculum. We have used it for preschool and up. Our whole family absolutely loves it. We love that’s charlotte mason based, full of fun literature, amazing art, fun baking, and beautiful scripture.

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Danielle Watkins
Love it!

I wish I would have come across this curriculum sooner! It’s exactly what I have been looking for since I’ve begun homeschooling. Slow and gentle for the wild mama in me yet structured enough to know what to expect every day.
I love the addition of handicrafts and recipes! Some of my family’s favorite things! Thank you so much!

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Ashley Morgan
History and science through literature

I am so excited to use this curriculum with my boys next year! I love all the living books utilized throughout the year, and I’m looking forward to learning how to notebook and narrate with them. Everything is so well put together and organized. I love that all printables are included even the poems, hymns, art, etc. It will make planning so much easier!

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Jennifer C.
Great follow-up to Playful Pioneers, Vol. 1

We enjoyed PP Vol. 1 so much that I had to purchase PP Vol. 2. The layout of the teacher guide is easy to follow, and I appreciate the monthly lists for needed resources. It has been handy to be able to look ahead each month and get supplies or books ordered (or to reserve books from the library).

My children have enjoyed the hands-on projects and read-alouds. The copy work pages are nicely done. One of my favorite components is the artwork files. It has been a game changer for me to provide art study because the selections are already chosen and ready to print at the click of a button.

Everything about this curriculum has truly lived up to its name, The Peaceful Press, because it has brought peace to our homeschooling days and this Mama's heart.

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M Jones
Well-rounded and well-organized!

We are finishing up PPV2 right now, and we have absolutely loved the journey it has taken us on through history AND through U.S. geography. It is a beautiful combination of fun, meaningful, and academically beneficial! Thank you for such a beautiful collection of books, paintings, and activities that work so well for us to enjoy together as a whole family.

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Ashley
Love!

We have absolutely loved this curriculum and would highly recommend! My son has learned so much.

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KFischer
Great multi age curriculum!

We have loved both of the Pioneer units and have even gone back through them. This resource is great for multiple age and skill levels and easy to incorporate into your other curriculums!

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Roxana
Love this!

We started with volume 1 and we are finishing volume 2 with my 1st and 5th grader. I love the simplicity and how easy it is to do. I like to go month by month so I really love the monthly supply lists. My girls have enjoyed all the readings and I like to see how much each one has retained through the fun projects and by reading stories

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Nicole Chasteen
So so good!

We have used quite a few of the resources from The Peaceful Press over the last 5 years and I’m never disappointed. Jennifer Pepito does a fantastic job of creating a curriculum that brings so much beauty, peace, and connection to our home and my kids love it! We are a few weeks into the Playful Pioneers Volume 2 and everything is so cohesive and we are loving the book selections and the recipes and hands on projects are my kids’ favorite. Thank you for another great curriculum focusing on early American history!

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Naomi

Such a great curriculum!

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Chelsie Frazier
It isa super cute!

I think a spine like TCOO would be a great addition.

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Mandy Eppoito
Looks Wonderful!

We will be using this morning basket next month. I like what I see. I will certainly know more once our lessons begin.

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Stephanie Osborn
Great product

Can’t wait to get started for this year! I love the book suggestions!

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Jolyn Meadows
Playful Pioneers Volume 2

I used Playful Pioneers Volume 1 several years ago with my children. They LOVED it and still talk about it. This year we were able to visit some of the Little House sites and they remembered all that they learned during that year. We have been traveling the US quite a bit visiting National Parks and we are beyond excited to start this new curriculum in the fall. Thank you for making another excellent resource for studying US history. We love how it covers an array of subjects and we have frequently used the cookbook to make our favorite recipes!

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Brittany Garner
New found treasure!

Our family will begin using the Playful Pioneers Volume 2 curriculum in August as our core. I am well pleased with how easily I was able to print all of the PDF files. I love how organized and well thought out the materials are! I will be using this bundle for my 8 year old son and 7 year old daughter. With the feedback my children gave from our previous year, they really requested 2 things- more practical hands-on activities/life skills and more exciting living books and this bundle includes both! I just know this layout and feast of ideas will bring many blessed memories to our home. Thank you again Peaceful Press! Wonderful resource! #connectionthroughcurriculum

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Tia Ralls
So excited!

I’m really excited to use this with my family this fall. I’m really looking forward to the books we will read together as we connect and learn.

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Rachel Shucka
Beautiful!

I wasn’t planning on doing our US history cycle for another year, but when I saw this volume 2, I knew we had to do it in the fall. It’s so beautiful!

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Deanna Lawrence
Excellent American History Study

I have purchased The Playful Pioneers 1 & 2 and also The Kind Kingdom. I’m beyond pleased with all that is offered within these history studies. The book list is wonderful covering great works and the copy work chooses are perfect. From quotes by Patrick Henry to some of George Washington’s Rules of Civility. We especially appreciate the Bible Verses that bring our studies closer to our Lord. Charlotte Mason would be very satisfied with every aspect included. Thank you for working so hard to bring together such a wonderful bundle of joy, fun and education!