Social studies

South Carolina became the 8th state in 1788! Check out these other weird and fun facts about South Carolina in our state facts series!

North Carolina is one of America’s 13 original states.  In 1789, North Carolina became the twelfth state! Learn more North Carolina fun facts!

Did you know that Tennessee was the 16th state? Learn more fun facts about Tennessee as you learn all about state facts!

Let’s learn some fun facts about the state of Arkansas! Did you know the Cheese Dip Championship takes place in Arkansas?

Curious about the state of Georgia? Learn some weird, interesting and fun facts about Georgia here! They’re perfect for a state project!

Rhode Island may be the smallest of the United States but it’s not any less interesting! Check out these fun facts about Rhode Island!

Interested in Wyoming?  We are too!  Check out some fun facts about Wyoming here!

Discover some fun facts about Washington state!

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 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 …

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 …

Whether you’re doing distance learning or don’t have the school budget to take a big field trip, these virtual field trip ideas are a great alternative to visiting places in person. What Are Virtual Field Trips? Traditional field trips require a lot of planning and preparation. Virtual field trips, on the other hand, are quick, …

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 …

Do your kids love history? This Time Capsule: Medieval England Unit Study might be the perfect homeschool curriculum for them! My children have always loved knights and anything Medieval England related. They’ve played with swords and shields (plastic and cardboard, of course), since the time they could hold them. So, when Michelle, the creator of …

The 4th of July is a day filled with food, fun, and flags, but what do your children know about why we celebrate on that day? The history of American independence forms the basis for many more lessons in history and civics. In fact, it’s one of our favorite holidays and the kids look forward …

We’ve talked about Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Rosa Parks, and Eleanor Roosevelt. It’s been a fascinating look at some of our countries figures and how they all have one special thing in common. They have all stood up for what they believed in despite adversity and the naysayers. They decided not to be …

It is true what they say, by not learning from history we are doomed to repeat it, so it is a good idea that we make history interesting for our little people so they can learn from the past. For kids especially, history doesn’t have to be about reading boring textbooks or memorizing rote facts, …