Visit historical sites in your town. Check your town's visitor center or look online for undiscovered historical or cultural treasures nearby.
Before eating at an ethnic restaurant or shop, have your child locate the country that you will "visit" on a map. (You can visit Italy, India, and China all in one week!)
Practice reading maps with your child. Map simple routes on local maps, like how to get to the closest grocery store, and then have your child follow the route on the map with his or her finger as you drive. Give your older child an address and have them map the route online and be in charge of navigating the route along the way.
Learn about history and foreign countries from people who have lived it.
Talking to grandparents about their pasts is a fun and interesting way for kids to learn about history — and about themselves.
Have your child "step" into history by interviewing senior citizens in your neighborhood who have lived through World War II or some other life-changing event. Help them document their stories for others to share.
Travel the country or world with your child through the tales of those who've done the leg work! Ask a neighbor or relative about a trip they've made to a different state or even a foreign country. Encourage your child to learn about new and unknown places through "armchair" travel.
Explore and learn online!
Who What When is a great site for older children. It offers interactive timelines, explores historical events, and has fun lists about famous people.
Our Timelines offers your child an opportunity to make a timeline of his or her life, family, school events, etc.
National Geographic Kidsis filled with games and resources that teach your child about the people, animals, and histories of different places in the world.
Google Earth — Take a birds-eye look at your house, neighborhood, town, city, and planet using this tool from Google that allows you to browse real satellite images!
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