Teach your child to understand history though biographies and turn it into a life-long passion!
This printable is an accompanying guide to Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner, one of the most thorough books about the first president of the United States written for younger children. [This book must be purchased separately.]
Why is it SO easy to teach your child history based on biographies?
Biographies are some of the most fascinating ways to learn and understand history. It is easy for both children and adults to relate to people, their lives, and circumstances they find themselves in. Meet George Washington by Joan Heilbroner is one of the most comprehensive books about the first president of the United States written for younger children. [This book must be purchased separately and can be easily found in bookstores and online, for example here.]
What will you get out of Meet George Washington—Comprehensive Question Guide?
In this guide, we have compiled ten comprehension questions to accompany each of the eighteen chapters of the book. These questions will help your child:
- Review and remember the facts that are found in the book.
- Provide you and your child opportunity to discuss the subject in a deeper manner.
- Answer the questions in complete sentences, which will lay an important foundation to their successful public speaking skills.
What you should know before you start teaching history through biographies…
Before you get into the teaching itself, you need to know that history should not be a dreaded subject to study. While spending time with your child, you will enjoy looking back at people who lived before us and learn how they influenced the time we live in.
