I like the methods recommended by the book, “The Well Trained Mind.” They have a series for younger students called “The Story of the World,” that might be ok, but it might be too young. I believe they also have a series in the works for older kids. I bought the first book, but have been using and assortment of real books for history.
I followed “The Well Trained Mind” as well.
Here is a link to a catalog that is close to the same format of going though history from beginning to the current day, and repeat in higher levels.
I have been slowly transitioning my daughter into college level classes. So, I haven’t used or looked at this site recently. Looks like lots of new stuff. I usually find myself wishing that some of this had been available when my daughter was younger!!
The Story of the World is a great jumping off point for elementary school kids — even junior high kids can benefit from it. All you have to do is supplement with additional reading, for which suggestions are made in the activity book.
My DD is in 9th grade, and they have not taught her anything in history she did not learn in homeschool using The Story of the World.
The added benefit is that all of kids enjoyed it very much.