Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
It can be confusing for a child when they hear a legendary tale like Ali Baba and then hear a…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
In a world of sensationalised media, it is easy for historical stories to become exaggerated or mythologized until the true…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
If history feels like it belongs only in a museum, children will struggle to see its value. As a parent,…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
One of the greatest gifts we can give a young reader is a sense of ‘place’ and ‘time’. When a…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Random facts without context are quickly forgotten and rarely used. To truly benefit from history, children need to understand the…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
While knowing the ‘what’ of history is important, it is the ‘why’ that provides the wisdom. As a parent, you…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Understanding change over time, the ‘before and after’ of history, is a vital cognitive skill that helps children grasp progress, consequence,…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
Teaching a child about justice can sometimes lead to a phase of finger-pointing or heated debates over what is ‘fair’.…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
History is only truly valuable if it helps us make better choices in the present. If we study the past…
Cultural, Historical & Social Understanding
In many modern contexts, helping others is seen as an occasional act of charity that we do from a position…