A Look Inside Preparing Heart’s “Visual History Set”
Let’s take “A Look Inside” Preparing Heart’s Visual History Set!
Finding a balance of spines that move through history chronologically, and visual history books that delve deeper into history visually, can be a challenge! Yet this balance helps kiddos ages 8 to 10 to be successful learners!
History “spines” include nonfiction living books that move chronologically through time. As read-alouds, history spines are a higher reading level. Since parents do the reading, these books contain longer sentences, higher level vocabulary, and little to no pictures.
In contrast, Visual History books help children accurately picture the people, places, events, and inventions in history. They carefully match the reading level and the budding independence of children who are now old enough to do some reading and learning on their own.
What incredible things did the archeological unearthing of King Tut’s Mummy show about history? How did the Greek’s design a Trojan horse to help them secretly storm the walled city of Troy? As Alexander the Great conquered the entire Persian Empire, how did he appear in battle? What unimaginable riches did he plunder from his enemies?
How did brave Thomas take the gospel of Jesus Christ to India, and what did the Hindu priests who rejected him look like? As knights chivalrously defended castles, what helmets, swords, and golden spurs did they wear to ready themselves for battle?
Children certainly need the aid of pictures to be able to visualize history properly. They also certainly need to begin reading some of their books independently. This is where the Visual History Set books come in!
What makes this Visual History Set special?
This incredible Visual History Set includes 24 picturesque read-alouds! Each book matches week-by-week to the history themes in Preparing Hearts for His Glory. As you chronologically move through World History from Creation through the modern era, these vibrantly illustrated books march through time right alongside the Economy Package’s history “spine” books.
Four days each week, these carefully-chosen books provide a clear visualization of the people, places, and events students are learning about! Each beautifully illustrated read-aloud helps children better “picture the past” and coincides with the history study, giving children a more complete, fuller view of history.
The Visual History Set works alongside the history spines, and the “Reading About History” plans coordinate with the “Picture the Past: Independent Study” plans. There are also 24 full-color Visual History Bookmarks in this set. Carrie and her son, Shaw, created these bookmarks to specifically coincide with the books they match.
Why did Carrie choose these books and create the coordinating Visual History Notebook?
Heart of Dakota author, Carrie Austin, carefully and lovingly chose each book in Preparing Hearts for His Glory’s Visual History Set to make World History come to life visually for you and your children! This set rounds out the history spines by providing a gorgeous visualization of the people, places, and events students are learning about.
Get ready to… uncover King Tut’s Mummy with archeologist Howard Carter, make a daring escape by swimming your way to freedom with brave Cloelia, plant 2000-year-old seeds to bring the Judean date palm back to life with scientist Dr. Sarah Sallon, sail the unknown seas to discover new land with Leif the Lucky, and more!
The Visual History Notebook provides excellent means for child after child to better “Picture the Past”! This beautiful notebook houses children’s Charlotte Mason-style work. Students copy quotes, literary passages, and Bible verses in cursive, as well as complete sketches and writing facts in the Visual History Notebook. By the end of this year, children will surely want to keep their lovely notebook as a visual reminder of their trek through World History!
Parents and children share the reading of history books in this guide. Parents read aloud the Reading About History spines each day, while students independently read the Visual History books. The Visual History Set of books provides the visual assistance necessary for children to “see” history unfold. Long after children finish reading a visual history book, they will be able to close their eyes and picture history in their minds as one accurate, seamless story.
How does the Visual History Set work in Heart of Dakota?
When you open your Preparing Hearts for His Glory guide, you and your children will find specific instructions for each Visual History Set book’s lessons in the “Picture the Past” box of plans. Each day, your 8 to 10 year-old will get to enjoy reading a visually vibrant, visual history book. This guide marks this box “I” for Independent. It provides the opportunity for students to take on some independence with success! Carrie wrote the plans directly to the students. So, students should take the Preparing Hearts for His Glory guide in hand and use it like a student planner for this part of their day.
Oral narration, copywork, sketching, notebook entries, and Biblical connections round out the independent readings. At this age, notebook entries include copying, listing, and drawing from a model. The guide encourages accuracy and attention to authentic detail. Factual entries provide a finished product that gives an overview of history topics studied throughout the year. Reminders are given for copywork to be done in cursive, and copywork aids are provided within the notebook. Notebook entries are done in the Picture the Past: Visual History Notebook. A 3-ring binder with a place to insert a cover page is needed for storing the Visual History Notebook.
Bring history vividly to life! Now all that is left for you to do is to click here to order your very own Preparing Heart’s Visual History Set!
