Ancient History
Ancient Persia for Kids: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know
A beginner's guide to ancient Persia for parents and teachers. What was ancient Persia, where was it, why does it matter, and how to teach it to children ages 3-12.
Bruce Johnson
Classroom Resources
Teaching Persian Culture to Elementary Students: A Teacher's Starting Point
How to introduce Persian culture and ancient Iranian history to elementary-age students through books, artifacts, and hands-on activities that meet social studies standards.
Ancient History
What Is the World's First Animation? The 5,200-Year-Old Discovery Kids Love
The world's first known animation wasn't made by Disney — it was painted on a clay goblet in ancient Persia 5,200 years ago. Here's the story behind the discovery and why kids are fascinated by it.
Homeschool Resources
How to Teach Ancient History to Children: A Homeschool Parent's Guide
A practical guide for homeschool families on teaching ancient civilizations — including ancient Persia, Mesopotamia, and the Iranian Plateau — to elementary-age children using books, activities, and real archaeology.
Ancient History
Why There Are Almost No Children's Books About Ancient Persia — And How We're Changing That
Most children's history books skip ancient Persia entirely. The Time Travelers to Ancient Persia series is the first to bring 12,000 years of Iranian Plateau history to life for young readers through real archaeology.