Schoolwork

The essential elements of history as time are chronology, empathy and context. … [Read more...] about History as Time — Activities

Grades 3-5Visiting the historical places that children read about in their history books reinforces for them that history is about real people, places and events. … [Read more...] about History on the Go

Grades 3-5What's new today really began in the past. Discussing the news is a way to help children gain a historical perspective on the events of the present. … [Read more...] about What’s News?

Grades 3-5In order to talk and learn about places, and to locate themselves and others in terms of place, children need to understand and be able to name geographic directions. … [Read more...] about In the Right Direction

Grades 3-5Local newspapers, phone books and other handy resources can serve as guides to local history. Teaching children how to use them gives them a great tool for finding many sources of information. … [Read more...] about Learning How to Learn