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Find courses or memberships in the Courses or Enrolled tab. Find downloads (PDFs) in Accounts > Downloads.

Login and put the item in your cart listed on your coupon code sticker. Choose the SPECIFIC title on your sticker. (See links below.)

Enter the 12 digit code including dashes. Click Apply Coupon. Complete checkout.

Find course or membership in Courses tab and Downloads in Account > Downloads.

CANADA, MY COUNTRY 8TH EDITION MEMBERS DOWNLOAD

CANADA’S NATIVES LONG AGO MEMBERS DOWNLOAD

COURAGE & CONQUEST 7TH EDITION MEMBERS DOWNLOAD

GEOGRAPHY, PROVINCE TO PROVINCE 6TH EDITION MEMBERS DOWNLOAD

AFRICA, A LAND OF HOPE LITE MEMBERSHIP

CANADA IN THE 20TH CENTURY ONLINE MEMBERSHIP

CANADA IN THE 20TH CENTURY ONLINE MEMBERSHIP AND DIGITAL WORKBOOK

You have the wrong product in your cart. Check your instructions more carefully.

You have either

  1. Already used the coupon – they are single use only
    (Look in Account > Downloads for downloads and the Courses tab for courses or memberships)
  2. Email “info at donnaward dot net” with a picture of the code and name the product you were trying to access. If you did not purchase the product from us, also send proof of purchase.

Easy Links are now called Lite Memberships. These are accessed by using the 12 digit coupon code inside the front cover of the curriculum you purchased. The curated third-party content is in the Courses or Enrolled tab in your account.

Lite Memberships are:

  • for original purchasers of the most recent version of the curriculum
  • added value but not essential to the enjoyment of the course
  • not transferrable
  • do not have an expiry date

As you can understand, we can only support the latest editions of our products.

The code can only be used once by the original purchaser.

Answer keys are found in Account > Downloads when you redeem the coupon code inside the front cover of your curriculum. You must be the original purchaser. Codes can only be used once but downloads are available for several downloads. Please save to a safe place on your computer or cloud. Answer keys are available for:

  • Canada, My Country
  • Courage & Conquest 7th Edition
  • Geography, Province to Province

Africa, A Land of Hope videos and printables are now delivered online in the Africa Lite Membership. The DVD is discontinued. Use the coupon code in the front cover of your book to access the Lite Membership (original purchasers only). See FAQ How do I access my course (at top) for instructions.

Lite Memberships are collections of curated online content that supplement the curriculum by Northwoods Press, namely: Canada, My Country, Canada’s Natives Long Ago, Geography, Province to Province, Courage and Conquest, or Africa, A Land of Hope.

The Lite Membership is included with the book purchase and accessed with a coupon code on a sticker inside the front cover of the book. You must be the original purchaser. Codes can only be used once.

You will find the Lite Membership in the Courses tab after login.

    You can send a direct email to info at Donna Ward dot net.

    Curriculum

    We offer curriculum by grade, or if teaching multiple grades you can choose curriculum by subject for multi-grade teaching. Many home educators teach socials and science with the whole family together.

    Print the suggested Canadian Social Studies Scope and Sequence and watch the video. Then you will be more informed and able to decide what your children need to learn based on their age and previous studies. (Note: some of the resources listed in the video may be out of print but available at the library.)

    If you live in British Columbia see the NWP Scope and Sequence for B.C. The Mitchell Made courses help parents fulfill the curricular competencies with ease.

    Mitchel Made courses and bundles are specifically designed for home educators in British Columbia who need guidance to ensure all the curricular competencies are met with ease. Christian content is included to be used/adapted at the discretion of the teacher.

    Each course uses a curriculum guide authored by Donna Ward, with added content to fulfill B.C. requirements. The bundles include the resources specifically needed for the graded course.

    Home educators in other provinces may find the course helpful, but most find the material in the curriculum by Donna Ward enough for their learners.

    The core curriculum for teaching Canadian History is Courage & Conquest: Discovering Canadian History.  As a stand alone, this curriculum will guide both the teacher and the student, however, it is beneficial to add resources for a rich, storied history.

    Bundles linked to Courage & Conquest can be viewed by scrolling down on the shop page to view our favourite resource picks to go with the course. All resources can be purchased in a bundle or individually according to your child’s interest, your budget, and availability of your local library resources. Ownership has definite advantages.

    The online courses that go with Courage & Conquest are light, but give a video introduction to the lesson with added content, audio reading of the lesson content, optional Christian devotionals, curated resources in greater depth than the Lite Membership, help with assignments, and some content for upper levels/high school. These courses allow for a more independent student experience.

    There are a lot of choices but each homeschool environment has different needs, budgets, and teacher confidence. If you still have questions we can help at info at donnaward dot net

    In our blog post, The Lens of History, we present the view Northwoods Press takes as a fundamental approach to history. We acknowledge that the parent/teacher is the ultimate guide for what their family should be taught about the world around them.

    Through our newsletter and blog posts, Donna Ward will be summarizing or promoting the work of historical thinkers who comment on current events which relate to Canadian history, to make discovery quick and easy for busy teachers.

    Donna’s curriculum, written from a Christian perspective, endeavors to portray historical figures as accurately as possible, acknowledging both their virtues and flaws: their noble motivations and self-serving ambitions. This approach aims to provide a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the past, avoiding simplistic or idealized characterizations.

    Learners from a Christian perspective have confidence that Christian intent will be highlighted where applicable, without overreach of religious claims.

    Devotional narratives may appear as supplementary content leaving it to the judgment of the parent or teacher. This reflects a commitment to providing resources that are relevant to all students, regardless of their religious/secular background.

    Courses for B.C. by Holly Mitchell (labelled MM for Mitchell Made), which are bundled with Donna’s curriculum, have specific Christian content, biographies, and resources, including a Christian salvation invitation in the Grade 3 course.

    The story of Canada’s settlement is inextricably linked to the pursuit for economic gain. This ambition was tempered by the zeal of Christian missionaries, who sought to spread their faith, bring medical relief and education. This complex interplay between material aspirations and spiritual devotion shaped the social, political, and cultural landscape of early Canada, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to influence the nation’s identity today.

    The difference in the availability of biographies and resources focusing on Christian characters and events in Canadian history compared to U.S. curriculum stems from a combination of historical, cultural, and sustainability factors.

    1. Historical Context and National Identity:
      The United States has a historical narrative deeply tied to Christian influences, such as the Puritan settlers, and the role of religion in shaping its founding leaders (e.g., George Washington or Abraham Lincoln). This has led to a wealth of resources emphasizing Christian figures and events. Alternately, Canadian identity has historically leaned toward a quieter, less overtly religious tone, which may reduce the focus on Christian-specific biographies.
    2. Cultural Approach to Religion:
      Canadian culture tends to be more reserved about public expressions of religion compared to the U.S. This is reflected in historical storytelling, where faith might be acknowledged but not emphasized as a defining trait.
    3. Population and Publishing Market:
      The U.S. has a much larger population (over ten times that of Canada) and a significant Christian homeschooling community, driving a demand for tailored educational resources. Canada’s smaller population and variety of faith perspectives means there’s less market incentive or sustainability to produce similar materials.

    Yes. You can shop by grade to find our high school courses and high school level resources.
    Canada in the 20th Century
    Canadian Geography (textbook only)

    • Teacher resources are located on the first page in the online courses membership of Canada in the 20th Century
    • Enter password found in letter received with course book
    • Save the teacher password on your computer – perhaps on a notepad page on your desktop.

    Password: Hs20thNwP

    Families using the Canada, in the Twentieth Century high school course for more than one student in the same family may purchase a license for each sibling and copy of the course book at a 30% discount after the purchase of one full course.

    Note: In the field requiring a school name, choose “OTHER”.

    Pearson etexts cannot be accessed offline.

    For additional support on logging in to a Pearson eText, watch the video and/or view the support PDF below.

    Ordering, Shipping, Sales, Returns

    The prices on our curriculum are at the same low price for a number of years. Managing sales takes time so we keep our prices low instead, and ask those selling our material to do the same. You don’t have to worry about missing a sale.

    Packages are shipped with tracking numbers via one-box flat rate boxes with Canada Post, or via courier. Please include both a Post Office box and street address for all orders.

    You will receive an email notification with a tracking number when your order ships.

    Set up an account with your email address with the appropriate Ship To and Bill To addresses.

    Enter your PO# and school name in the Order Notes on the Billing page in Check-out.  Choose the Pay by Purchase order  option.

    Your order will be on hold until payment is completed or arranged by special agreement through the school. Special agreement may consist of an email confirmation from the school administrator/order desk, or a P.O. send in PDF form. You will receive notice when the shipment has processed and is on its way to you.

    Yes. The  home office is minutes off the 401 at Woodstock, Ontario. Orders are processed in chronological order of receipt. Please allow several days or more in busy times. You will receive an email with instructions for pick-up when your order is ready.

    To avoid being charged for shipping, choose ‘pick-up’ in cart before proceeding to check-outn ordering. Reversals on shipping charges will carry a $3 processing fee.

    Our company is no longer attending conferences. Other resellers carry our products so please check with your favourite supply company.

    Please email info at donnaward dot net to inquire about shipping to your location.

    Items in perfect resalable condition may be packaged carefully and returned for a refund, less shipping and with a 10% restocking fee to cover non-refundable finance charges and labour.
    Please email info at donnaward.net for approval before shipping. shipping is expensive so we encourage buyers to examine products online prior to ordering. We do our best to answer product questions when asked.

    Other Stuff

    We are currently looking for an office/shipping manager.

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    We have a home office in Sweaburg, ON, close to the 401 at Woodstock.