Social Studies

Curious about Cali? Check out these fun facts about California for kids as part of our state facts series that dishes on the unusual!

Learn more about the wonderful world of the rainforest with these fun facts about the rainforest for kids! They’re weird and unique!

Florida is an interesting state! Check out these fun facts about Florida as we explore weird and wacky things about each of the states!

Do you need some ideas for preschool social studies activities? From recycling to road rules, fathers to firefighters, we’ve got you covered.

Curious about Arizona? Check out this list of Arizona fun facts and quirky trivia that will delight kids of all ages!

Curious about the state of Alabama? Check out these interesting and cool Alabama fun facts for kids! They’re filled with neat information!

Get ready to learn all about this unique country with these Brazil fun facts for kids! They’ll open your eyes to the beauty of Brazil.

Teach your kids all about the 50th state with these Alaska fun facts for kids! From Denali to the Aurora Borealis, there’s a lot of history!

Curious about our nation’s capital? Check out these fun facts about Washington DC! All About Washington, D.C. Washington DC is the capital of the United States.  Located on the Potomac River, it borders the states of Maryland and Virginia.  Washington DC is the home of the White House and many other important buildings, monuments and …

Revolutionary War? Check. Civil War? Check.  War of 1812?  Um…what is that again?  Teaching the War of 1812 couldn’t be simpler with these facts and ideas. What Was the War of 1812? If all you know about the War of 1812 is that it was fought in, well, 1812, you have a great start.  The …

Looking for a unique way to grab a students’ attention in the classroom? Trypresenting some weird and unusual facts to your kids. Here are some interesting facts to talk about! Random fun facts are a great way to get young minds interested in learning and encourage creative thinking. Some of these facts can be used …

Sometimes what we think we know and what actually happened are two different things. Check out these Thanksgiving Facts to see if you get them right! Thanksgiving Facts We celebrate Thanksgiving every year on the fourth Thursday of November to give thanks and gratitude.  What else do we know about this holiday of gratefulness?  Check …

Are you from Pennsylvania and wanted to find some interesting facts about your home state? Or, are you an educator teaching your students about the fifty states of the United States and Pennsylvania is up next? No matter the reason that brought you here, you’ll learn some new and cool facts. Check out the fun …

Did you know the holiday of Halloween goes back over 2,000 years? If you are looking for some fun facts about Halloween for kids, you have come to the right place! Halloween fun facts for kids Learning about a holiday can make it more fun for kids’ when celebrating. Whether you are a die-hard Halloween …

Whether you’re teaching virtually, in class, or homeschooling, you’re going to want to learn more about Boom Cards! There are so many reasons that kids, teachers, and parents love these digital wonders. This post contains affiliate links. What are Boom Cards? So what are Boom Cards, anyway? In a nutshell, they’re interactive, digital, self-grading task …

Searching for a unique self-paced homeschool government course that will keep your child engaged while teaching and encouraging them to think? This one may be the answer to your quest! Homeschool Government Curriculum With my almost 17-year-old entering his junior year of high school, we have been searching for a self-paced homeschool government course that …

It is almost time to baste our turkeys and dig into some serious pumpkin pie. I am like a kid in the candy store on Thanksgiving, because it is the one holiday that hasn’t been hijacked. Halloween is all about the candy, and Christmas is all about the presents, but Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is all about the food …

We see it on the calendar every June 14th, but may not gather with friends to commemorate the day like we do on Memorial Day or watch fireworks like we do on Independence Day. Instead, we might ponder its origins and discuss how it all started. HISTORY OF FLAG DAY According to www.USflag.org, before June 14th was …

I love finding new children’s books and being introduced to amazing authors who are working hard to change the way children perceive the world. So, when I was given the opportunity to review some books for Multicultural Children’s Book Day (January 27th, 2018), I jumped at the chance. I’m so glad I did, because I was paired …

Keeping them engaged when they’re not in game is simple – when you have Minecraft related activities! Here are 100 Minecraft activities and resources that are perfect for your block builder! Minecraft Activities and Resources 1. Minecraft Party Printables Decorating your child’s Minecraft-themed party has never been easier or looked so cute! All thanks to …