Our Study of History

We have really enjoyed studying History. I have been surprised at how interested my children are in history and geography.

We use the book written by Susan Bauer, author of The Well Trained Mind, entitled: The Story of the World. It takes a chronological and story like approach to learning history. One of my issues with the history taught in schools is that they don't progress chronologically, so, the children aren't given the chance to see the progression of history through time. If learned in a chronological way, they are able to piece the picture together and it makes more sense. Bits and pieces of history here and there aren't remembered as well. Also, the book allows children to learn through stories. Children love stories and remember stories. Textbooks just don't do History justice! We also use E.H. Gombrich's: A Little History of the World as well any other book we can find at the library on the particular historical event or people that we are studying. I have not invested in a good timeline of the world book, but, we try to check one out when we discuss the timeline of events.

We put together our own chronological history of the world books. Last year, I used printables from Tending Our Lord's Garden. She really did a wonderful job and we were super grateful to find these!

I will be posting more ideas and things that we do as we study History soon!