Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited about U.S. History

Send us Fan MailJoin Host Karen Ferguson, as she shares practical ideas and resources to help make learning U.S. History fun! Whether you homeschool your children or just want to enrourage a love and understanding of our nation's history, it's important to make it interactive. No long textbooks, boring lectures, or rote memorization allowed! Kids want to relate to what they're learning, and you'll find plenty of resources to help them do just that. It's important this next generation understands the motives and cost behind the American Revolution, and the unique values of liberty, justice, and democracy that can only thrive in a free nation. For it's only when we understand the true value of something that we will honor it and consider it worth fighting for. The good news is, history does NOT have to be boring! Check out the links below to the resources mentioned in this episode.Hillsdale College K-12 History & Civics Curriculum If you need to brush up on your American History, there’s a wealth of knowledge right at your fingertips through Hillsdale College, and it’s free! Hillsdale-K12-American-History Focus on the Family: Adventures in Odyssey Check out this award winning drama audio series! It’s perfect for ages 8-10, but there is no doubt - your whole family will love it! This series was a hit in our home when the girls were young, and my daughter now shares it with her children. Here’s a link to a series on American History. Adventures-in-odyssey-for-god-and-countryEngaging Books and Curriculum I’ve heard great things about Tuttle Twins books Americas-history Plus here's a curriculum set that is highly recommended for homeschool families: https://store.generations.org/products/american-faith-set Educational Board Games Not every child enjoys learning from books. Incorporate learning games into your curriculum and you’ll make learning history fun! Here’s one option: American Trivia: Family Edition ref=as_li_ss_tlTeach History from a Biblical Worldview This is the best way to teach history! I’ve heard great things about this resource: america-in-gods-providence-set-2nd-editionMake Learning Interactive Check out these ideas to help provide an engaging and well-rounded understanding of our nation's history: https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/homeschool-help/10-ways-to-teach-kids-about-americas-christian-heritage/ For additional resources visit: https://www.karenferg.com/blog/fun-ways-to-get-kids-excited-about-us-historyBook 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...