Home School Heartbeat Radio Program
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According to mathematical calculations about genealogy, every living person of European descent is related to Charlemagne. If you’re not quite ready to trace your family history that far back, HSLDA President Mike Smith suggests some more modest approaches to family heritage on today’s Home School Heartbeat. Mike Smith: You might consider dedicating a unit in your history studies to this project. The thought of genealogy all by itself may sound pretty boring to you, but here are some suggestions for bringing out the human interest in history. Consider what you know about your ancestors from past generations. Did they all settle in one area of the country? Were they farmers, merchants, miners, or ranchers? You could have your children write about, illustrate, or even reenact what daily life might have been like for them. As you think about each generation, try to put them into historical context. What was going on in that part of the world when they were living? World Wars I and II are only a couple generations back, and you might have relatives still living who experienced them. Your children might be fascinated to discover the roles that their own ancestors played in major historical events. Another aspect to consider is the Christian heritage of your family. Whether you come from a long line of circuit-riding preachers or are a first-generation believer, you have a valuable story to impart to your children! On our next program, we’ll consider some practical projects to bring family history alive in your homeschool. And until then, I’m Mike Smith.
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