We are unschoolers at heart, yet as a family we love to dive into history as a family. While no one was interested in a box curriculum covering the American Civil War. Everyone wanted to dig deeper into this war that shaped our history as American. With the help of both kids, I gathered supplies. Our living books that serve as our read aloud books include:
Independent reading books consist of random books found at library sale covering war for Bubba and American Girl Addie (books 1-6) for GM.
Both kids love games! And what a fun way to learn more about any topic. I found an Xbox 360 Civil War game created by History Channel for bubba which covers different battles and gives story line to the war. Noggin's Civil War trivia game is right in line with GM's exploring fun facts of the war.
Key to learning is engagement and with our selection everyone is able to be engaged without force. While these components work for my family, something else may work better for your family. Before we gather materials, each member of our family expresses what types of supplies they would like to find. Cookbooks, games, apps, living books, non fiction accounts, biographies, visiting reenactments (something we hope to do this spring). Open your eyes to what types of media you engage best with, your kids individually engage best with on a topic. Now discover together.
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