History Studies Teach Critical Thinking
When we think of history studies, we usually think of dates and places, events and famous people. Although these are very vital parts of history and the core of what…
Must Have Resources for Your Middle Ages Studies
This year in our history studies the boys and I are covering the Middle Ages. I personally love this time period in history. It is a heavy time period with lots…
4 Steps to Planning History Studies
The school year is upon us, and it is planning time for many, if you have not already started homeschooling. As you prepare to start your school year I would…
4 Must Read Historical Fiction During Your Ancient Times Studies
**Please note resources mentioned in this post may have been received for free or I may have received monetary compensation to write this post. However, the reviews are my personal…
Homeschool History Curriculum Round Up
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Hands-on Resource Books for History
When teaching history, the options are countless. There are so many ways in which one can approach any history topics. Reading about the topic is definitely one of the best…
125+ Games for Teaching History
History can be a very fascinating and exciting subject to study, but it can also be dry and boring if not done the right way. Most textbooks focus on teaching…
World History or American History: What Should I Teach?
When it comes to teaching history, I have often heard this question raised: "What should I teach? Should I focus on World History or American History?" My answer is simple,…
Teaching History to Youngsters
Teaching history can be taunting to many homeschoolers. This could be either because they feel they do not know enough history, or because they do not know how to approach…
Teaching History With Living Books
In one of my previous posts I mentioned using a curriculum that teaches history using literature. I wanted to share with you a few places where you can find lists of…
Map Work – Where History and Geography Meet
I have been teaching history for the past 5 years. I am amazed at the amount of Geography that my son has accumulated since then. It does help a great…
Creating an Interesting History Curriculum
This past week I spent a day dancing in a field of poppies, at least in my mind. The poppies covered a field in France, near the German border where my Great-Grandmother's…
How We Are Finally Working on a Timeline
History is a main subject in our home because it holds a high priority in our homeschool. My oldest son, who is 11 and in grade 6, has a thing…
Resources for Teaching History
History is such a rich subject because there is so much to learn and discover. That is why the ways in which one can study history are also very varied.…
Teaching History Using Your Library
In my last post, Teaching History Basics, I talked about principles and guidelines to keep in mind when teaching history in homeschooling. In this post we will look at one…
Studying and Teaching History – The Basics
History is one of those school subjects that either one loves or doesn't care much about. I have two boys: one of them absolutely loves history and is actually a…
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