Trapped in a Nightmare

You know that moment when you mention history class, and half the students start nodding off? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But fear not, because diving into the personal narrative of WWII is like hitting the turbo button on engagement. Here’s how to make it happen. Get Hands-On with Primary […]

When you think about World War II, images of soldiers and battlefields probably come to mind. But have you ever considered what it was like for children? Many kids during WWII faced unimaginable hardships. They were forced to grow up quickly as they witnessed the horrors of war. Yet, amid […]

Use Hope and Forgiveness as Tools to bring Peace to your Life In the winding roads of life, the concept of forgiveness often leads to some of the most profound stories. Memoirs that focus on Catholic WWII children lessons of hope and forgiveness offer us a window into the human […]

Unveiling the Past: Memoirs in the Classroom Hey there, educators! Are you ready to jazz up your history curriculum? Picture this: instead of dry textbooks and yawning students, imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement, as students dive into the captivating world of memoirs. Yes, you heard it right! Incorporating memoirs […]

Picture yourself as a young Catholic child living in Poland in the 1930s. When World War II broke out, your life would never be the same. You might have been somehow fortunate enough to remain with your family when the Nazis took over your country. More likely, you were pulled […]

Imagine being an American child during WWII, living in a foreign land. Your world turns upside down as war erupts. On an American child’s journey through WWII, everything familiar vanishes. Your cozy home, safe streets, and friendly neighbors become distant memories. Suddenly, you’re surrounded by uncertainty and danger. Your days […]

Enduring Hardship: Polish Children’s Struggles Under Occupation The Daily Struggle for Survival Imagine waking up every day to a world turned upside down. On a Polish Catholic child’s journey through WWII, this was reality. The war brought immense challenges, and survival became a daily battle. Food was scarce, and you […]

Penning the Past: Challenges of Recounting WWII Experiences as a Polish Child Writing about a Polish child’s journey through WWII is no easy task. The stories are filled with pain, resilience, and moments that are hard to put into words. When you dive into these memories, you are not just […]

More than Seventy Years in the Making: An American Child Holocaust Survivor Child Holocaust survivor: The Story That Was Never Meant to be Told During the decades following her arrival from Germany into the harbor entry point for New York City, Cecylia rarely spoke about her World War II experiences as a […]

Childhood Memories of Faith During Wartime In the heart of WWII, Catholic children found solace in the unwavering traditions of their faith. Despite the chaos and uncertainty that surrounded them, the sacraments offered a sense of normalcy and hope. These rites and rituals became a beacon of light in dark […]