The first months of the year bring several holidays that naturally inspire us to reflect on strong figures throughout our history. These figures include the dedicated citizens who loomed large in our nation’s history, who shape our present, and who continue to shine light into the lives of our children.
Leadership Role Models, Current Events and Our Children
Children understand when something special is happening in the world around us. They may be too young for to comprehend all the details, but introducing them to larger themes plants a seed of learning. Later, it may yield an opportunity to engage in age-appropriate dialogue regarding the ongoing state and evolution of our political climate.
Thumbing through historical fiction can be a door to exploring open ended dialogue with your children--empowering you to revisit the past while bringing new relevance to our modern day. Here are our top picks for this month, inspired by Presidents Day and Black History Month.
