Aquatic Exploration + Issue Seven
Sunday, 29 March 2020
First, we need to quickly pause to acknowledge our current state of affairs, in which many of us are homebound, for the foreseeable future, for collective health and safety (thank you to all those on the frontlines!). Know we will still be here offering you educational content that you will be able to put into
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Easy Ways To Encourage Lifelong Readers
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
I don’t doubt that you can easily rattle off a few favorite book titles from your childhood, and what the words, characters, and adventures meant to you while growing up. And the joy is not lost on me that I now am able to revisit these long-lost friends through the eye of my children. Books
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Using February’s Holidays To Teach Kindness + Compassion In Children
Thursday, 13 February 2020
February is Black History Month, which is very worth a mini-lesson for your children, as it’s a month that we celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans. A bit of history (per National Geographic Kids): “In 1915, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of black people available to the public,
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On Playtime Outside—Yes, Even When It’s Cold
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
For many of us riding out January, it’s cold. And wet and gray. And thus very tempting to stay snuggled inside until the spring sun shines again. However, we are here to encourage you to face the elements and head outdoors with your children. With a little patience (yes, boots, mittens and hats) and fortitude
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Setting Intentions + Goals For The New Year (Kids Included!)
Monday, 13 January 2020
How was your January 1st, the first day of the new decade? Perhaps it was extraordinary, perhaps it was completely ordinary? Perhaps there was quite a bit of expectation wound up into one day when, really, your big plans, hopes and dreams can take hold at any time. Yes, this is about New Year’s resolutions,
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A Brief Hello + Some Thoughts On The Holiday Hustle
Tuesday, 24 December 2019
Hello! I’m Brooke Klauer, not to be confused with Brooke Knight, fearless co-founder and editor-in-chief of Honest History (though we both agree that two Brookes are better than one). Mine is the voice you’ll hear in this blog as we have big plans to offer more thoughtful, creative, smart advice and information—all the things you’ve
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An Honest Update
Monday, 27 May 2019
Dear readers, It’s been a busy year for us at Honest History. Our issue on Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, War of the Currents, sold more copies than we expected and we’ve been busy stuffing and stamping envelopes and becoming experts at the US Postal Service. We’re currently busy working on our next issue and are
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Family Game Night – History Edition
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Board games have always been the center of friendly competition between family members. It is also an important night for families to come together and escape from their busy schedules. It can be a struggle for a lot of families to be on the same page while trying to juggle a million different activities, and
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Creating Honest History
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Dear reader, As our name suggest, we strive to present a clear and transparent version of historical events that is unbiased. Our mission is to tell the whole story while also bearing in mind that our readers are children. Each issue has a little bit of our heart and soul poured into it, and I
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Summer and Fall Fun
Saturday, 19 May 2018
Hi friends, We are all about making history fun, accessible, and enjoyable to you and the children in your life. With summer vacation winding down and fall just around the corner, you might be wondering ways to keep your child entertained without breaking the bank or clicking on the television. Here are a few fun
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History and Creative Writing: A Magnificent Pairing
Saturday, 19 May 2018
Creative writing is a wonderful skill that takes years of development to perfect. It takes practice, passion, enthusiasm, but most of all, it takes imagination. As parents you might be thinking how you can help nurture your child’s creativity. Where can they get inspired to create magical and fictional stories? How can they develop their
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