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Deal or Duel: An Alexander Hamilton Card Game

Anne Campbell August 24, 2017 High School, History, Homeschooling, Middle School 0

Hands-on American History with Deal or Duel This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. For students in middle and high school studying American history, or who simply like the Alexander Hamilton era, Deal or Duel: An Alexander Hamilton Card…
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What is Memorial Day?

Anne Campbell May 30, 2016 History, Homeschooling 3

Do you know why we observe Memorial Day? Do you know the difference between Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and Armed Forces Day? Many people confuse the meanings of these holidays and don't know why we really celebrate them. Teach kids that there is more to the three day weekend than barbecues and the beginning of summer.

Helping Kids Understand Memorial Day Do you know why we observe Memorial Day? Do you know the difference between Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and Armed Forces Day? Many people confuse the meanings of these holidays and don’t know why we…
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Teaching with Timelines

Anne Campbell May 20, 2016 History, Homeschooling 6

Timelines are a wonderful way to teach history, literature, science, art, and music. Find out how easy they are to incorporate into your homeschool learning.

We’ve been using timelines in our homeschool from the time our kids were in kindergarten, and our soon-to-be college student still utilizes this method of learning. Seeing everything in context is a great way to “connect the dots” of time. Whether…
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Making History Come Alive

Anne Campbell May 10, 2016 Elementary, High School, History, Homeschooling, Middle School 12

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Making History Come Alive with Living Books for All Ages If you want to make history more meaningful to children, teach them that it is made up of real…
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Using Primary Resources for High School

Anne Campbell February 16, 2016 High School, History, Homeschooling 0

In order to develop into historians themselves, students must first learn how to conduct research as well as how to evaluate the quality of their evidence. An important factor in studying history is getting to the truth. Because different people bring their own thoughts to their reports, many textbooks end up being a biased interpretation of events.

Primary Resources for High School History and Government In our state, a half credit of U.S. Government is required for high school graduation. It’s not easy to find good homeschool curriculum for a one-semester course on this subject, so we’ve…
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So You Want to Be President?

Anne Campbell February 15, 2016 Elementary, History, Homeschooling 1

As the book moves from the zany to the more solemn topics, the pictures reflect the appropriate tone, and the illustration depicting the impeached presidents perfectly captures the mood. So You Want to Be President? is written so that early elementary ages can read it independently, but it really makes a better read-aloud, so that kids can focus on the pictures while listening.

Picture Books for Learning about Presidents Which president did not learn how to write until after he got married? Which president was elected to serve four terms? Who bought Alaska from Russia? Did you know that there have been forty-four…
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Ghosts of the White House

Anne Campbell February 12, 2016 Elementary, History, Homeschooling 7

As with her other children’s books, Cheryl Harness’ research is evident through her painstaking attention to detail. During election season, this would be a nice book to have on hand.

Picture Books for Learning about Presidents When Cheryl Harness visited the White House with her niece Sara, she imagined what it would be like for one of the former presidents to take her on an inside tour. My edition of…
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Hands on Ways to Teach Kids About Voting

Anne Campbell February 12, 2016 Elementary, History, Homeschooling 7

Make Your Own Ballot Box to Teach Kids about Voting mylearningtable.com

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…
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The Buck Stops Here

Anne Campbell February 11, 2016 Elementary, History, Homeschooling 0

Picture Books for Learning about Presidents The Buck Stops Here by Alice Provensen, is a picture book of presidential history that begins with George Washington and features the other presidents and their contributions to America. I have always loved picture books,…
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Teaching Kids About Elections: Duck for President

Anne Campbell February 2, 2016 Elementary, History, Homeschooling 7

Teaching Kids About Elections with 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…
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