If you are new to Connecting with History you will need this guide.

This comprehensive Teacher's Guide is a start-up manual that provides you with vital information for implementing the Connecting with History program.

The guide includes:

• A detailed introduction to the philosophy of the Connecting with History Program
• What is Salvation History? How do we understand history through our Catholic faith?
• The CONNECT Method™: Consider, Overview, Notebook, Explore, Concentrate, and Tell
• Ideas and Instructions for creating Student Notebooks
• How to make Read-Aloud time successful and enjoyable
• The Importance of Learning Styles
• Stages of Classical Education and how they are implemented in Connecting with History
• The Socratic Method of Discussion: What is it? How do you use it in your home?
• Tools for Studying History - using maps, timelines and other tools to increase understanding and enjoyment
• Student Research Charts
• Writing Guide for integrating composition with history
• Types of Writing Assignments: how to teach them and what type of writing assignments are appropriate at particular ages
• Tips for Writing Essays
• Rubrics and Evaluation Techniques, Forms, and Charts for the Parent/Teacher
• Self-Assessment and Reflection Techniques for Students
• An Activity Guide that contains:
• Hands-on Activity Ideas to use with any time period
• Materials to Have on Hand
• Recipes for craft activities

Year One Ancient	Year Two Early Medieval	Year Three High Medieval	Year Four American