Our American History boxes include books, games, puzzles, and activities to learn the major concepts in our history. We recommend starting each topic with a quick video to learn background information before reading the books included in the box. We love the videos found at Have Fun with History because they are short, engaging, and full of great information.

Another great option is to listen to the free Khan Academy lectures on each time period.

Including a variety of resources when learning history helps kids to internalize the major concepts and ideas in our history. We recommend watching a short video for each topic, then read the books in your box, and finally complete the activities in the workbook. We encourage families to talk about the topics and to try to:

1. Put the concept in the context of the time period. What else was happening in the U.S. at that time?
2. Put the concept in the context of today. How do we look back on that person, event, or idea? How do we think about it now?
3. Put the concept in the context of the country in which you are currently living (if possible). What was going on in your host country during this time period?

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