In this video I’m sharing my review of the Little School of Smiths American Girl US History unit for Kirsten. If you’ve been wanting a history plan that feels story-rich and doable, I walk you through what’s included, how the lessons are laid out, and what kinds of activities make this unit feel like a “living books” approach (without me having to piece everything together myself). I also talk about who I think this works best for—especially homeschool families who want a gentle, engaging way to cover early American history alongside an American Girl character. I also share a few of the extra books and supplies I like pairing with this unit to make it feel more complete—things like picture books that add context and a big sketchbook for drawing, narrations, and simple notebooking. If you’re trying to decide whether the American Girl History curriculum is a good fit for your homeschool (and how to budget for the add-ons), this review will help you get a realistic idea of what using Kirsten’s unit can look like week to week. And yes—if you do decide to try it, you can use my code MARYB10 for 10% off at Little School of Smiths.