In this video, I’m sharing my review of the American Girl U.S. history curriculum style unit for Josefina from Little School of Smiths. If you love the idea of using American Girl as a spine for history, this is the kind of resource that helps you turn the stories and time period into an actual homeschool plan—without you having to piece everything together from scratch. I talk through what’s included, how it flows, and what kind of student it works best for, especially if you’re aiming for a more literature-based, gentle history approach. I also share some of the living books I’m pairing with this unit—titles like Tree in the Trail, Arrow to the Sun, and Fry Bread—and how I like to use them alongside the guide to round out the time period. I’ll give you my honest thoughts on what I think this unit does really well, how I’d schedule it, and how I’d adapt it for different ages in a family. If you’re looking for a done-for-you American Girl history option (and want Josefina’s era to feel meaningful, not just “extra”), this review will help you decide if Little School of Smiths is a good fit.