No More Boring History Classes!

🏛️Would a history course that brings Ancient Rome to life through stories and activities excite your children?


🏛️Do you need a comprehensive unit study that doesn’t require extensive preparation?


🏛️Are you looking for a history course that is both educational and intriguing for your kids?


🏛️Would you like a course that can be used for all your children?

Then, join us on a Roman and Italian adventure!


Discover the secrets of Ancient Rome and the cultural heritage of Modern-Day Italy with this all-in-one unit study.


Perfect for the whole family, this course includes clear instructions for younger learners and high school students. Together, everyone can enjoy this year-long journey through history, geography, literature, and language, making learning fun and accessible for all ages.


Plus, it's a year of history credit for high school!

Did you know that engaging with hands-on activities and diverse learning materials can significantly enhance a student’s understanding and retention of historical events?

So, you might feel discouraged, thinking you can't provide a rich, detailed history education at home.


✏️Creating a comprehensive history course is daunting and time-consuming.
✏️Combining literature, geography, history, and language into a cohesive unit study feels overwhelming.
✏️Ensuring the content is age-appropriate and engaging for different grade levels is challenging.

The Solution?


Let us do the work for you.


Our Ancient Rome and Italy Unit Study is designed to be both fun and educational, covering all essential aspects of the history, culture, and geography of Italy. This unit study teaches your children about the ancient wonders and modern marvels of Italy, combining engaging activities with historical narratives.

The Answer to your History Curriculum Worries:

Our new course: 

Discover Italy

Our new course, Discover Italy, adds all the elements you need for a history curriculum your student will love.

Ready to check out a sample of all this course has to offer?

Take a sneak peek into the course that has everything you need for a fun and easy-to-implement history course this year.


Click the blue Preview button below to look inside.


  Introduction
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  Week 1: Introduction to Ancient Rome
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  Week 2: Roman Religion and Mythology
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  Week 3: Roman Society and Culture
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  Week 4: Roman Government and Law
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  Week 5: The Roman Army
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  Week 6: The Roman Soldier
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  Week 7: Julius Caesar and the End of the Republic COMING SOON!
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  Week 8: The Rise of the Empire COMING SOON!
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  Week 9: Roman Art and Literature COMING SOON!
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  Week 10: Roman Economy and Trade COMING SOON!
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  Week 11: Roman Architecture COMING SOON!
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  Week 12: The City COMING SOON!
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  Week 13: Roman Festivals and Games COMING SOON!
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  Week 14: Famous People COMING SOON!
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  Week 15: More Famous People COMING SOON!
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  Week 16: Internal Struggles and Decline COMING SOON!
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  Week 17: Pompeii COMING SOON!
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  Week 18: Hadrian's Wall COMING SOON!
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  Week 19: Invasions and the Fall of Rome COMING SOON!
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  Week 20: Legacy of Rome COMING SOON!
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  Week 21: The Renaissance Begins COMING SOON!
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  Week 22: Major Artists: Titian COMING SOON!
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  Week 23: Major Artists: Da Vinci COMING SOON!
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  Week 24: Major Artists: Michelangelo COMING SOON!
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  Week 25: Science and Innovation COMING SOON!
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  Week 26: Major Artists: Raphael, Giotto, Caravaggio COMING SOON!
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  Week 27: Major Composers: Vivaldi, Rossini COMING SOON!
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  Week 28: Major Composers: Verdi, Puccini COMING SOON!
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  Week 29: The Unification of Italy COMING SOON!
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  Week 30: Italy in the World Wars COMING SOON!
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  Week 31: Post-War Italy and Modern Times COMING SOON!
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  Week 32: Review and Reflection COMING SOON!
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This course is in production. It will be completed during the 2024-2025 school year.

Join us on a year-long literary adventure!

This isn't just a course - it's an adventure in learning.

Confused about what is in Literary

Adventures for Kids Unit Studies?

Let's look at what makes up this course:

rabbit tracks in the snow

Rabbit Trails


In our courses, we go on rabbit trails of discovery. We hop off the traditional roads of literature studies and meander down paths about science, culture, history, biographies, poetry, music and more.

We take deep dives into some of the subjects touched on in the our lessons and broaden our minds with new adventures -- all while building better reading comprehension.

Magic Dust


In our unit studies, we bring history to life by sprinkling a bit of magic dust along the way.

These hands-on projects will take us into the era and culture through science, art, games and more. Students make connections to the what they are learning by touching, seeing, feeling and becoming a part of the story through the activities.

Teens Hands On Activities
Teens Party School

Party School!


The pinnacle of the Unit Study experience is the Party School!

At the end of each unit study, we celebrate with a party. Invite friends or family over for food and fun! All the ideas for food, decorations, and activities are included.

Dachelle McVey

Meet the Creator of Literary Adventures for Kids,

Dachelle McVey

Hi, I'm Dachelle. I am the owner of Hide The Chocolate's Literary Adventures for Kids and I want to help you to teach history in a way that is easy for you and fun for your kids!

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This unit study:


🏺Covers the history of Ancient Rome and Italy from early settlements to modern times

🏺Explores Italian culture, art, and historical figures

🏺Includes geography and map work to understand Italy's landscape and influence

🏺Provides Latin lessons to enhance language skills

🏺Incorporates hands-on activities for a memorable learning experience

🏺Is equivalent to a full year of history

Frequently Asked Questions


What ages of children is the unit study for?

This unit study has instructions and topics that would appeal to elementary through high school.

What supplies will we need?

The book list an project supply list are provided at the beginning of the course. You may choose which projects you will want to do. You may also want a notebook for notes and vocabulary.

When does the course start and finish?

This is a self-paced course. There are no starting or ending dates. Feel free to use at your leisure.

How long do I have access to the course?

After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for the lifetime of Hide The Chocolate's Literary Adventures for Kids.

How long should this unit study take my child?

The unit study is set up on a lesson by lesson basis. It can take as much or as little time as you and your child feel you want to spend. That said, the original design is for a one-year unit study. However, I recommend you choose which projects will be a good fit for your child and not feel obligated to complete all lessons.

Can my child work through this independently?

Yes, this course is designed for children to complete mostly independently. There are sections for family reading that can be for the entire family or as an individual activity. However, parents should be available to help with projects and grade assignments. I recommend parents review the course before their children begin.

Can this be used for more than one child or as a family unit?

Absolutely! We are a homeschooling family, and we encourage all our children to participate in our unit studes.

Will the teacher provide any feedback to the child on their projects?

We provide students with the opportunity to share in the comments with us. If they choose to share, we will provide feedback in the form of critiques and encouragement. Some of our students use this option frequently, while others choose to submit their assignments to the parents.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We understand that not every book or course is the perfect fit. Due to the digital nature of this product, we are limited in how long we can offer a refund. If you don't find that the course fits for your family, please let us know within 5 days of purchase for a full refund. After that time, we will not be able to offer a full refund.

What if I have questions or need help?

You can contact me at [email protected] and I will answer you as soon as possible.



In Production:

This course is in production. It will be completed during the 2024-2025 school year.

Join us on a year-long literary adventure!

This isn't just a course - it's an adventure in learning.