How Do You Get A Kid Interested In United States History?
United States history is an important part of every child’s education. Unfortunately, history can sometimes be boring and stale in the confines of a classroom. Follow my tips and you will soon be capturing your child’s interest in learning! Find out what really interests your kid. Wars, battles, pirate ships, mining, dinosaurs, archaeology and architecture are all things that capture the imagination. This will give you ideas to build on. A great place to begin is with the National Parks Service. Go to http://www.nps.gov/index.htm and type in your state. With over 400 National Parks in our country, chances are you live near one! Our National Parks system offers a variety of activities based on different historical and prehistorical events in our nation. Search your state’s official web site for the Historical Sites located in your own state. You may be surprised at the diversity of historic sites located within driving distance of your own home! Help your child build a model of somethin
