We do a family book prior to 5th grade when the kids start their own book. I continue the family book with the younger ones, which is getting filled in since we have completed 6 years. It is fun, and I am amazed at the connections I now make when it comes to history, people, events happening at the same time.
Helpful to teacher, not just kids 🙂
Edit to add- when we do the family book I do it with the kids. We talk about what we are entering and other events that have already been entered. It was neat to see things “click” when we did ancient history and they could really understand where Bible figures fit in with other historical figures. We learned a lot!