Pick an event.
Pick a book you like about the events, no children’s book.
Read the introduction of the book. Maybe the author explains why he wrote the book.
Read a chapter.
Make a list of unfamiliar names and titles of said persons. Research and names and title.
Make a list of the famous writers of the time period, the author quotes in the book. Research those writers and their worldview. If possible read a book the writer has written. Read about their lives and personal beliefs.
Look up the names of the power payers in the chapters. Who are the main characters? Read about their personal lives and accomplishments.
Research events, laws or organizations mentioned about the event. Learn about their histories.
Do this for every chapter or only the chapters that interest you.
Explain it in a story like manner (narration) to your children.
Ask simple questions they can answer. It is only to check if they are actually listening.
Ask them if they think certain things were right or wrong to do.
Read about the author. Figure out his worldview. How does his worldview slant his interpretation of the historical event?
Read about the political climate, economy, religious, cultural climate of the time period of your event. Be brief.
What were a few of the major court cases of the time period, if applicable.
Read parts of the book out loud to your children.
Discuss possible long term consequences from the event.
Look up any information you don’t understand. Let your children know that you don’t know but show them how to find it.
Read about the political climate, economy, religious, cultural climate of the time period. Brief overview.
What were some of the events happening around the world during this period. Be brief.
Read parts of the book to the children.
Are there any long term consequences from the events?
Look at the index. There is a wealth of information from the list of periodicals the author uses.
Look up anything you don’t understand.
If you have the time, do this with several different books.