Jul 20 2007
Using Travel To Teach History
As I was surfing the net, I came across a book that encourages parents to incorporate history lessons into their travel.
Suzanne and Craig Sheumaker, authors of the new travel book ‘America’s Living History-The Early Years’ said, “While having fun, your children will gain a different view of life, one that can be applied to their own world when you add a little insight.”
That got me wondering, “How often do parents attempt to integrate what children read in the books to the real world?” I do my best but must admit I have dropped the ball in this area.
“The complexities of life - everyday issues, ideas and relationships - are easier to understand and cope with when viewed from a vantage point outside of ourselves. The past provides not only distance but also perspective,” Suzanne notes.
Instead of traveling to experience the world, I plan to incorporate a little history lesson for my young adults! This will require me to do a little information gathering, but a little work never hurt anyone.
Until next time!
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