5 Fun Ways to Instill a Love of History in Kids
Studying history helps us understand our society, consider perspectives from different cultures, improve critical thinking, build citizenship, learn about our identities, and even grow reading and writing skills. In this Report to Parents, you'll find fun ideas to help children learn about history.
Studying history helps us understand our society, consider perspectives from different cultures, improve critical thinking, build citizenship, learn about our identities, and even grow reading and writing skills. It’s the story of how we got to where we are today as a society—and it’s chock full of lessons that inspire us to make a difference in the world around us. It’s never too early to instill a love of history in kids. In this Report to Parents, you’ll find fun ideas to help children learn about history to share with your school families.
How to Use
A pdf of this resource—created with your school families in mind—is available for download below in English and Spanish. It’s also available in a social media graphic in English and Spanish so you can easily share it with your school families in print, in your e-newsletter, on your website, or on social media.
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