Books to Teach Civil Rights This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you know how to start a conversation about civil rights with your young children? Sometimes, sharing a book together can open the door to a conversation and questions kids might be thinking about. Children are never too young to […]
History
The Story of Jane Goodall
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) introduces young readers to the life of an amazing scientist. Jane Goodall has been a nature lover all of her life, and her drive to become a scientist propelled […]
The Story of Alexander Hamilton
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Alexander Hamilton: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) is a story about the life of one of America’s most important founding fathers. This nonfiction biography is specifically written for new readers and has easy-to-understand language and short […]
The Story of Harriet Tubman
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for New Readers is a colorfully illustrated introduction to this courageous leader. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures. This book is just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture […]
The Story of George Washington
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of George Washington: A Biography Book for New Readers is a colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous president. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures. This book is just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture […]
The Story of Abraham Lincoln
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Abraham Lincoln: A Biography Book for New Readers is an introduction to the sixteenth president for early readers. With a timeline running throughout, this illustrated chapter book highlights the notable events of Abraham Lincoln’s life. Although simplified for the younger audience, the book touches on the […]
The Story of Frida Kahlo
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Frida Kahlo: A Biography Book for New Readers is a beautiful, colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous artist. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures–just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture books. Non-fiction is […]
Our Little House Year With The Prairie Primer
Let Me Tell You About Our Little House Year! This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. We spent a year on the prairie with The Prairie Primer. Admittedly, I am somewhat biased. Being a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, I devoured her books when I was young. Imagine having a curriculum centered around […]
Stories to Tell: Learning from Oral History
Incorporating Oral History Into Your Curriculum As we move into the high school years in our homeschool, my son has begun to study modern history. Many curriculum companies save the twentieth century for later years due to the often harsh and more disturbing events that have occurred. While this is true, one advantage to studying […]
Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero
Real Teens Meet a Real Hero Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear […]
What is Memorial Day?
Helping Kids Understand Memorial Day Do you know why we observe Memorial Day? Do you know the difference between Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and Armed Forces Day? Many people confuse the meanings of these holidays and don’t know why we really celebrate them. Teach kids that there is more to the three day weekend than […]
Teaching with Timelines
We’ve been using timelines in our homeschool from the time our kids were in kindergarten, and our soon-to-be college student still utilizes this method of learning. Seeing everything in context is a great way to “connect the dots” of time. Whether you display a timeline on a wall, keep a timeline notebook, or simply use one-pagers […]