Chapter 42 is the last chapter in the Story of the World volume 1. It deals with the end of Rome.

The map gives the children a chance to identify continents and countries.

We made a Roman emperor scepter for our craft or activity. I knew we had all the materials around the house, so I did not need to improvise or buy anything new.

Recycled dowel and old tennis ball, getting ready to find new life together as a scepter

I can’t believe we’ve done it! We have finally finished it… I don’t know if it would have taken me less time had I not been blogging about it. Sometimes blogging about each chapter slowed me down, but other times it motivated me to work with them through some of the activities (besides coloring and map work).  Continue reading »