Now that some of my children are moving into middle school, and soon high school, I wanted each of them to have a timeline notebook that they can use and add to throughout their middle school and high school years.
In the past we have done timelines on poster board or abbreviated notebook versions of the timeline period we were studying, but once they hit middle school, I want them to have a full-blown timeline notebook that they can add to and refer to during the remainder of their history courses.
I searched online for a timeline notebook to purchase or print, but could not find one that I was satisfied with, so I made one! And you can download and print it too if you’d like (see below).
For timeline figures, I have always loved the ones from Home School in the Woods. They are absolutely beautiful and there is practically every person and event available from history.
For the Timeline Notebook, I made the timeline printables (printed them on card stock), bought a horizontal 3-ring binder, and used an adjustable 3-hole puncher to put the notebook together.
QuickFit 1 Inch Spreadsheet View BinderSwingline Desktop Hole Punch with Adjustable CentersNeenah Bright White Premium Cardstock
Here is a breakdown of how many years each timeline page contains –
- 5000 BC – 3000 Bc: 1000 years per page
- 3000 BC – 1000 BC: 500 years per page
- 1000 BC – 1000 AD: 100 years per page
- 1000 AD – 1600 AD: 20 years per page
- 1600 AD – 1700 AD: 10 years per page
- 1700 AD – present: 5 years per page
The Timeline Notebook contains a total of 131 printable timeline pages, a printable cover, and printable spine. It covers 5000 BC to the present time.
Creation to Christ (Beginning to 1st Century AD – World History)Resurrection to Revolution (0-1799 AD – World History)Napoleon to Now (1750 AD to Modern Day – World History)America’s History (Explorers to 21st Century AD)
Angie says
Thank you for the link to purchase the actual binders. Office Depot looked at me like I had two heads, looked in their computer and found zilch! I am so excited!!!
Destiny says
I can’t figure out how to download/print this. Please help!
Sarah says
Forward me your order info and we’ll get it figure out – [email protected]
Eva says
Did you make a timeline notebook for each of your kids?
Sarah says
Yes, I did.
Esther Rhodes says
Is this download still available? I can’t seem to find a link to download.
Sarah says
Yes, you can find it here – https://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/product/timeline-notebook/
Patty Schuman says
Thank you for the timeline notebook. The prices for the binders are pretty significant so I purchased a used spiral coil binding machine to use for this and other projects. They came out great! I am a Classical Conversations Director and am sharing your website with the parents. Is it appropriate for me to print, bind and give to them?
Sarah says
Hi Patty – I’m so glad you like the timeline. No, you are not allowed to print, bind, and give to other people unless they purchased it and you are printing it and binding it for them. Thanks for checking.
Romy Amieiro says
Did you used a 1 inch or 2 inch binder?
Sarah says
It’s a 1″ binder; there is a link in the post to the one I used.
Patty Schuman says
…My previous post is referring to your 2016 timeline notebook.
Sarah says
Hi Patty – All of my freebies and products available for purchase are for immediate family use only (only kids within your household).