Review: Draw and Write Through History

Each section begins with an introductory page about a certain time period in history. That is followed by several pages of items a child can draw that are related to that historical period. For example, the pages devoted to Noah’s Ark show how to draw several different animals. Numbered steps are given and demonstrated to make it easy to replicate the drawings. The last page of each section contains one or two paragraphs describing the designated time period written in cursive handwriting for a child to copy onto his own paper.

My favorite aspect of this book is that it’s written from a Christian, Biblical perspective. My daughter couldn’t wait to try it and easily followed the steps to create her own drawing of a plant from the section about creation.

Not only does the book address time periods in history as they relate to the Bible, it also details other historical facts. For example, before the section on the Israelites in slavery and their deliverance by Moses, Egyptian pyramids and mummies are introduced.

I would definitely recommend this book as a supplement to a history or art curriculum. The steps for drawing the pictures are so well demonstrated that I feel even I could copy them – and that’s saying something! I am confident that this book will get repeated use at our house.

Visit the Draw and Write Through History website for information on other books in the series. You can view a sample art lesson here or purchase the book here.