History can be a tough subject to teach. Kids can feel disconnected and find it difficult to relate to people and events from the past. Making it fun is the trick. Here are six of my free printable games to illustrate that point.
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LANGUAGE ARTS
If
You Sailed on the Mayflower (boat-shaped book) at The First Grade Parade
CRAFTS
Dye Yarn with Kool Aid
at Mama Smiles
Making
Tea Paper for Maps, Journals and More at Boy Mama Teacher Mama
OJ
Carton Lantern and Paul Revere's Ride at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively
Educational
What
Do Mayflowers Bring? Pilgrims! (make a Mayflower boat) at Naturally
Educational
Columbus
Day - Christopher Columbus Spyglass Craft at MPM Ideas
Pioneer
Crafts for Kids at The Crafty Crow
BOOKS
Fun books
about History for Kids at The Measured Mom
Teach
Kids about History - Even Preschoolers can Learn at The Measured Mom
Books
about Brave Girls, Strong Ladies, and Great Women at Boy Mama Teacher Mama
MUSIC, ART, &
FOOD
Bake
Civil War Hardtack at Education.com
Do
You Didgeridoo? Making Your Own Didgeridoo at Boy Mama Teacher Mama
6th
Grade Carved (Egyptian) Cartouches at There's a Dragon in My Art Room
HISTORY UNITS
History
Mini Units for Busy Families at Planet Smarty Pants
Hands
On Vikings Unit for Elementary Homeschoolers at 123 Homeschool for Me
HANDS-ON
ACTIVITIES
Hands On Pompeii
Lesson (archeological LEGO city dig) at Adventures in Mommydom
Presidential
Paint Stick Timelines at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational
Mummification:
Let's Mummify Barbie at Kids Activities Blog
COSTUMES &
ROLE PLAYING
DIY
George Washington Wig at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational
Kids bring famous people to life with this DIY Living
History Museum at The Educators' Spin on It
Viking
Shield {upcycled history craft} at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively
Educational
Wearing
Lincoln's Hat at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational
I
am Pharaoh {craft and writing prompt} at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively
Educational
PUZZLES &
CIPHERS
Reading
Comprehension with the Greek Alphabet at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively
Educational
Preamble
Scramble at National Constitution Center
DIY
Spy Cipher - American History (Revolutionary War) Project for Kids at 123
Homeschool for Me
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These are really neat games!
ReplyDeleteFantastic post!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. I, of course, pinned your post to my geography board!
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