Homeschool History Timeline Ideas

  When I was in school, they taught American history separate from world history, and European history separate from the history of the rest of the world. It was so disjointed that as a child, it never occurred to me that events in different parts of the world were happening at the same time. So,
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Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Not Forget About History, Mama

  Hey Mama,   In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child (or even a grandchild). People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house or in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life
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Using Literature to Teach About World War II in Elementary School

  Many of us use a curriculum to teach history, but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach about World War II. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum,
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Carole P. Roman – Great Children’s Books for Reading Time

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  Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children’s books. Whether it’s pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children. She hosts two blog radio programs and is one of the founders of a new magazine, Indie Author’s Monthly. She’s
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Cherish the Treasures

  According to Merriam-Webster, treasure is defined as wealth of any kind or any form; something of great worth or value; or a collection of precious things. God has given us treasures in the form of money, our country, and our planet. SchoolhouseTeachers.com has courses that help us cherish these treasures. Teaching Your Children Financial
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High School History and Theology

  It’s time for high school students to do some serious thinking . . . about the past, the present, and the future. New to SchoolhouseTeachers.com, we have theology and world history. Introduction to Theology: Part One, Foundations with Dr. Craig Biehl is an advanced class that challenges students to dig deeper into Scripture as
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The Delight is in the Details

  What does it take to spark a love of history? When learning takes place at the home hearth, the opportunities to discover history are vast. We could literally devote a whole lifetime studying each millennium of the past. Yet the humanity of history is in its details. Think about it, would you rather study
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Getting There Is Half the Fun

  If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? How would you get there? Learn about the History of Air Travel through our partnership with World Book. These five units in the eBook library introduce elementary students to the history of man’s attempts to fly. From da Vinci’s sketches to exploring
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