The History Timeline Notebook is a free 12-page printable PDF for homeschoolers studying history. It includes timeline, century chart, event page, famous person and map notes, in A4, US Letter and a hyperlinked digital version. Every page is undated, so you can start on any day and print as many copies as you need.

Bring history to life with this timeline notebook. Includes timeline pages, a century chart, event pages, famous person pages, map notes, history words and sources.

What's inside the history timeline notebook

  • Timeline
  • Century Chart
  • Event Page
  • Famous Person
  • Map Notes
  • History Words
  • My Sources
  • Notes

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All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.

  • 1. Cover
  • 2. This Notebook Belongs To
  • 3. Contents
  • 4. Timeline
  • 5. Century Chart
  • 6. Event Page
  • 7. Famous Person
  • 8. Map Notes
  • 9. History Words
  • 10. My Sources
  • 11. Notes
  • 12. Thank you page

Who this history timeline notebook is for

This notebook is for homeschoolers, students and history lovers who want to see how events fit together across time. It suits families studying world history in a cycle, middle and high school students preparing for tests, and anyone curious about the past. Drawing events onto a timeline makes dates stick far better than reading alone.

How to use your history timeline notebook

Use the century chart to get a big picture view, then add key dates to the timeline pages as you study. For major events, fill in an event page with causes, what happened and why it mattered. Profile important people on the person pages. Sketch locations on the map notes page, add new words to the vocabulary list, and record books and websites on the sources page.

Formats included

A4 PDF

For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).

US Letter PDF

For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).

Digital PDF

Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.

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History Timeline Notebook questions

Does it follow a specific history curriculum?

No. It works with any history program or with your own reading. Other pages in the 12-page history timeline notebook include "Timeline", "Century Chart" and "Event Page", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Is it suitable for younger children?

Yes, with help. Younger children can draw pictures on the event pages while older students write more detail. Other pages in the 12-page history timeline notebook include "Timeline", "Century Chart" and "Event Page", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.

Can I add more timeline pages?

Yes. Print as many timeline, event and person pages as you need. Other pages in the 12-page history timeline notebook include "Timeline", "Century Chart" and "Event Page", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.

Is the History Timeline Notebook really free?

Yes, the History Timeline Notebook is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.

What size is the History Timeline Notebook?

The History Timeline Notebook comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.