Simple Ways To Build Interest And Understanding

Children often complain that studying history is dull and pointless. However, learning about

family heritage is interesting, builds strong roots, bonding across generations, and leads

to the study of other time periods and cultures. What better way to homeschool history!

Start by giving your child a glimpse into the past. Show your child old photo albums and

identify different family members. Tell your child what was going on in the world at the

time the photo was taken. Recount stories about individuals and family events.

Pull out old clothes and mementos, and discuss how things change over the years and go in

and out of style. Talk about world events during the year you were born. Include information

about: