
TLC 014 : How to Give Your Kids a Natural Love for History with Jim Hodges – Part 2
Classic Literature, Classical Education, History through Literature, Podcast, Read Aloud, Reader-Response Journaling
In this inspiring episode, I continue my conversation with Jim Hodges on how to bring history to life with historical fiction. Highlights from this episode: how history can be told in a fun way through fictional charactershistorical fiction vs textbook approach to learning historycoordinating the studies of history, literature, and composition to create a well-rounded curriculuminterest-driven educationusing a simple timeline project to visualize and understand the progress of historymuseums to supplement your history studieshow to expand reading levels (listen to unabridged recordings while following along in the book)unabridged vs. abridged Resources mentioned: The Covenant School - Greensboro, NCNotgrass HistoryThe Mystery of HistoryJohn Jakes seriesLeon Uris booksTimeline of Classics: Historical Context for the Good and Great Books - Gail Ledbetterjimhodgesaudiobooks.comOld Time Radio ShowsThe Timeline Book Jim Hodges Audiobooks