by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Is it true? Are we all smart? The answer, believe it or not, is YES! Does that surprise you? If your experience in school was to convince you of the exact opposite, you may want to keep reading. . . Today begins a series of tutorials on my History Revealed curriculum....
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
If you’ve ever watched the Food Network show, Chopped, you know that one of the most important elements the judges consider is presentation. Without that, your tasty dish loses some of its value. And, yet, a tomato tastes like a tomato, regardless of how it looks,...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Last week in this series, we considered the importance of a first impression when introducing our students to an academic subject, or, in this case, a historical era. We looked at how to make this initial introduction through an auditory, visual, and kinesthetic...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
If you think back to your days in a classroom, can you remember the kid that was always fidgeting? And, what about the one who was always talking? You probably noticed the studious types who knew every answer in English, history or science class, and the gregarious...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
If you were only allowed one kind of taste in your cooking, which one would it be? Categories of Taste You’ve probably taught your kids about the four basic taste categories in food—sweet, sour, salt, and bitter. (Note: There is a fifth and sixth category, too—umami...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
The art of storytelling has been valued for millennia. From tribal peoples to Hollywood producers, telling a good story is one of the most powerful means of teaching the next generation. Stories well told capture our minds, inspire our hearts, provide a...