Mommy Teach Me:: History

History

A picture says
a thousand words.

Barbara sitting in a huge chair

Because the young child is not capable of abstract thinking, he cannot understand much about linear time. But we can give the child memorable stories of specific men and women whose actions shaped history and whose character exemplified attributes we want to encourage in our children - as well as notable events and symbols of our heritage.

Keep in mind that you are not just instilling your child with facts, but preparing him to take his place in history. Children love stories of noble men and women, especially those that begin with chapters from their childhoods. You may read these stories aloud, or once your children are reading, they will enjoy reading them themselves. Try tapes and videos too.

	If You Grew Up With George Washington Puts children right in the center of history. See more books in the series here.
	America: A Patriotic Primer
	A Is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women
	The Star Spangled Banner
	The Fourth of July Story
	The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving
	North American Indians
	The Story of the Statue of Liberty
	Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King
	The Flag We Love
	Florence Nightingale: God's Servant at the Battlefield Part of the Sower Series of biographies, which begin with the story of the historical figure's background. See more books in the series here.
	The Light and the Glory for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America A simplified version of the adult original, this thoughtful text details God's plan for America revealed in its history from Christopher Columbus through George Washington. Questions at the end of each chapter for family discussion. Will help you learn to tell the story to your children.

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