The quizzes can hold thier interests a little bit longer than just droning on and on while you read and they fall asleep. Stop to ask questions and stop to discuss a certain point with them. Let your first grader who is just beginning to read read a few paragraphs. Have your teenagers help with the discussions and let them give thier points of view. It will be very enlightening for you to see what their perspective is on the whole issue of history and it might just help you see some areas you might want to work on with your family discussions.
American Presidents can be fun to learn about.
They were and are real people, just like you. Begin with a quiz to see who might know what about each president. Hold pictures up to see if anyone can recognize which American President it is. You'll be amazed at the amount of learning you'll do as a parent while teaching your children. As a parents allow yourself to ability to learn as you teach your children.