We have been studying the first civilizations. After Paleolithic era it was neolithic era. Those together are the Stone Age. Next came the Bronze Age with the first civil action being Sumer.

History

• The child has learned about the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras.
• The child understands that these eras together form the Stone Age.
• The child knows that the Bronze Age followed the Stone Age and the first civilization was Sumer.

For continued development, encourage the child to further explore the first civilizations by engaging in hands-on activities, such as building a model of a Sumerian city or creating cave paintings to represent the Paleolithic era. Additionally, encourage the child to ask questions about other ancient civilizations and research their contributions and advancements.

Book Recommendations

• The First Civilizations by Gail Gibbons: This book provides an accessible introduction to the first civilizations, including information about the Stone Age and the Bronze Age.
• The Stone Age: Hunters, Gatherers, and Woolly Mammoths by Marcia Williams: Through comic-style illustrations, this book offers a fun and engaging exploration of the Stone Age and the lives of early humans.
• The Bronze Age: When Copper Met Tin by Cornelia Spelman: This book explains the significance of the Bronze Age and how the discovery of bronze shaped early civilizations.