Timelines, Book of Centuries and Other History Tools

Books and primary sources aren't the only tools we should use when teaching history. Timelines, century charts, and the Charlotte Mason's signature "Book of Centuries" are all tools to help our kids grasp the abstract concept of time.
In this video I share the tools I use to help my kids keep track of the many centuries (and people and events!) we learn about in history. Not only that, time is an abstract concept for kids, they need a strong foundation in how time works to fully understand how long a century is (not to mention a millennium!). I share how I lay this foundation from first grade so they're read to use timelines and their book of centuries.
What I love about Charlotte Mason's Book of Centuries is that its a melting pot of all the subjects. A place where the child can draw pictures and mark down dates from literature to geography to music. This is the place where magic happens --- connections are made, patterns are discovered, and ideas are born.
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The Charts, Timelines, and Other Tools I Use
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[@ashleymurphy4813]

Your big monthly planner inspired me to try it this year with my 2nd grader and it’s going strong the last 5 months! It’s helped her to recite the date perfectly now and I can definitely see it helping to craft her understanding of time!

[@simplewondersacademy]

That is so awesome! I love hearing about how it's working for you and your daughter!

[@elizabethroelandts1427]

Did Charlotte Mason's book of centuries include the blank pages for drawings like yours? I've seen others sold that don't include that side.

[@simplewondersacademy]

It did! The purpose of BoC was for kids to record drawings of actual things from history. So there was a blank side and a lined side.