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Election Day Activities for Kids

November 3, 2020 by Anne Campbell 7 Comments

election day activities for kids

  Election Day Activities for Kids Make a Ballot Box to Teach about Voting What is voting? When a group needs to make a decision, it is usually done by voting to see what the majority chooses. This is done by everyone casting a vote for their choice, and then having the votes counted to […]

Filed Under: Elementary, History, Homeschool

Teaching Kids About Elections: Duck for President

October 19, 2020 by Anne Campbell 7 Comments

Teaching Kids About Elections: Duck for President

Duck is running for president, and he needs your vote. Tired of doing chores for Farmer Brown that leave him “covered in tiny bits of grass and espresso beans,” he decides to hold an election to oust Farmer Brown from being in charge of the farm. The creators of Click, Clack, Moo have brought the […]

Filed Under: Elementary, History, Homeschool

Civil Rights Books for Kids

May 31, 2020 by Anne Campbell 4 Comments

Books to teach civil rights for kids

Books to Teach Civil Rights This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you know how to start a conversation about civil rights with your young children? Sometimes, sharing a book together can open the door to a conversation and questions kids might be thinking about. Children are never too young to […]

Filed Under: History, Homeschool

The Story of Jane Goodall

May 15, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The story of Jane Goodall for new readers

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) introduces young readers to the life of an amazing scientist. Jane Goodall has been a nature lover all of her life, and her drive to become a scientist propelled […]

Filed Under: Elementary, History, Homeschool

The Story of Alexander Hamilton

May 13, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Alexander Hamilton for new readers

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Alexander Hamilton: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) is a story about the life of one of America’s most important founding fathers. This nonfiction biography is specifically written for new readers and has easy-to-understand language and short […]

Filed Under: Elementary, History, Homeschool

The Story of Harriet Tubman

April 25, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Harriet Tubman for new readers

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for New Readers is a colorfully illustrated introduction to this courageous leader. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures. This book is just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture […]

Filed Under: Elementary, History, Homeschool

The Story of George Washington

April 25, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

George Washington for new readers

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of George Washington: A Biography Book for New Readers is a colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous president. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures. This book is just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture […]

Filed Under: Elementary, History, Homeschool

The Story of Abraham Lincoln

March 11, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Abraham Lincoln, a biography book for kids

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Abraham Lincoln: A Biography Book for New Readers is an introduction to the sixteenth president for early readers. With a timeline running throughout, this illustrated chapter book highlights the notable events of Abraham Lincoln’s life. Although simplified for the younger audience, the book touches on the […]

Filed Under: History, Homeschool

The Story of Frida Kahlo

March 8, 2020 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Frida Kahlo, a biography book for new readers

A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Frida Kahlo: A Biography Book for New Readers is a beautiful, colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous artist. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures–just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture books. Non-fiction is […]

Filed Under: History, Homeschool, Language Arts, STEAM

Our Little House Year With The Prairie Primer

June 29, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Let Me Tell You About Our Little House Year! This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. We spent a year on the prairie with The Prairie Primer. Admittedly, I am somewhat biased. Being a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan, I devoured her books when I was young. Imagine having a curriculum centered around […]

Filed Under: History, Homeschool, Language Arts

Stories to Tell: Learning from Oral History

April 2, 2018 by Anne Campbell 8 Comments

Oral history give students the opportunity to hear personal stories from living people and go beyond the who, what, why, when, and where.

Incorporating Oral History Into Your Curriculum As we move into the high school years in our homeschool, my son has begun to study modern history. Many curriculum companies save the twentieth century for later years due to the often harsh and more disturbing events that have occurred. While this is true, one advantage to studying […]

Filed Under: High School, History, Homeschool, Language Arts

Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero

March 19, 2018 by Anne Campbell 3 Comments

Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear her inspiring and miraculous story.

Real Teens Meet a Real Hero Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear […]

Filed Under: Field Trip, High School, History, Homeschool, Language Arts

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