Less than 2 weeks ago Black History Month came to a close
and Women’s History Month started. With this in mind, I want to take a few
moments to discuss the importance of teaching our children about the past. It’s
so unfortunate, that in many instances, the only exposure to black history or
women’s history that our children will receive is during school. However, I
feel that as parents, it is incumbent upon us to teach our children about the
history of days gone by. Knowing about our history and where we have come from,
helps to shape us into wholesome and well-rounded individuals.
With the use of the internet, there are so many
information sources that we can tap into as we teach our children about
history. There are also ways to make this experience fun and exciting (i.e.
take them to a museum exhibit or a play that focuses on the subject matter, have a
puppet show including portrayals of historical figures, etc…). During the
months devoted to specific areas in history there are great educational opportunities
that are beneficial to us and our children.
These are a few great websites to visit during your quest
more information about Women’s History Month: http://www.nwhp.org/
, http://thegrio.com/2013/03/01/womens-history-month-on-the-importance-of-black-womens-history/
, http://womenshistorymonth.gov/.
Why not take a few hours this month to visit some museums and exhibits in your
city to expose your kids to something they haven’t experienced before? We would love for you to share your
stories with us by commenting below this post at www.savedmom.com. Thanks for your continued
support!
Mommie Blessings,
Saved M.O.M.
(S. Press)
