As I skimmed through the monthly Embassy newsletter on my computer, I ran across something I hadn't thought of before.
Living abroad? Planning to eventually return to a U.S. elementary school? Your child will be well prepared in everything except American History!
Of course! Why would Honduras have any interest in teaching my kids U.S. History? How had this not occurred to me already?
Our self-directed course teaches your child the major concepts required by the National and Virginia learning standards. Includes games, historical fiction, non-fiction, art supplies, and an activity book.
Fantastic! Where do I sign up?
I jetted over to a website called After School Plans to take a look at what the program involved. I clicked on the section entitled "American History in a Box for Expats" and saw a list of programs separated by grade level.
American History in a Box, Grades K-1..........$299 plus shipping
Two HUNDRED ninety nine DOLLARS????
Holy Smokes! For that price, my kids can just stay stupid.
What can U.S. History really teach them, anyway?
I barely learned anything during my formative, and look at how great I....turned.....out......um, OK, you might have a point.
Our new plan is to make them watch The History Channel every day (instead of cartoons) and then read to them out of Hubster's collection of historical fiction novels, most of which center around The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, and World Wars I & II (instead of bedtime stories).
Education is very important in this family.
And we have totally got this covered!
