Teaching Kids About the War of 1812
Revolutionary War? Check. Civil War? Check. War of 1812? Um…what is that again? Teaching the…
Fun Facts About New Year’s Eve
Getting ready to celebrate the new year? Take a look at these fun facts about…
Fun Facts About Thanksgiving
Sometimes what we think we know and what actually happened are two different things. Check…
20+ Virtual Field Trip Ideas
Whether you’re doing distance learning or don’t have the school budget to take a big…
The History of St. Patrick’s Day
But have you ever really stopped to think about why we celebrate the holiday? Why…
History of Flag Day
We see it on the calendar every June 14th, but may not gather with friends…
Using Multi-Cultural Books to Teach History and Social Studies
I love finding new children’s books and being introduced to amazing authors who are working…
Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study Review
Do your kids love history? This Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study might be the…
5 Books About Eleanor Roosevelt for Kids
We’ve talked about Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt. It’s…
How to Make History More Exciting for Kids
It is true what they say, by not learning from history we are doomed to…
Homeschool Free Blank Timeline Template Printable
My oldest is enrolled in an online charter school, so while he does his school…
On This Day in History: California Gold Rush
The discovery of the small gold nugget was made at Sutter’s Mill in Northern California….