COMING FEB 2026! Instructor Guide to The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition

This Instructor Guide and accompanying Student Workbook turn The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition into a full-year history curriculum that brings the wonders of the ancient world to life for elementary students. 
Perfect for families, co-ops, and classrooms, the 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition includes:

• Teacher script for narration exercises, review exercises, and map activities 
• Sample answers for narration prompts, review questions and student page activities 
• Field trip ideas 
• 300+ interactive activities 
• Easy instructions to adapt activities for group use 
• Memory work suggestions 
• Updated reading lists for history and literature
• Low-prep and no-prep activities for busy days
• Adaptable schedules

With over 30 new activities and a brand-new design, this guide makes teaching ancient history more engaging and accessible than ever. 

This Instructor Guide is designed for use with The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times, 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition and the corresponding Student Workbook—both sold separately. It is not compatible with the classic (2001/2006) editions.