American History
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Early American History Books
Early American History Book List – Part 1 (The Vikings through the Civil War) Welcome ! If you’ve been following this series of great books and learning resources for history already, thanks and welcome back! If you’re just finding it, the Free Ancient World History Curriculum series is a chronological history study that begins with Ancient Civilizations and travels all the way through the Middle Ages & the Renaissance. This book list is intended to be a companion resource for a NEW part in this series focused on American History…. FREE Early American History Curriculum ! Were the Vikings really as treacherous as depicted? What happened to the Lost Colony at…
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Free and Fun Summer Learning Activities
Free and Fun Summer Learning Activities Are you looking for some free AND fun learning activities to do with your children this summer? These might just do the trick! Do your kids like… *Reading exciting books? (mysteries, choose your own adventures, etc…) *Getting creative in the kitchen? *Science experiments? *Arts and crafts activities? *Mini Bible studies? *Creative Hands-On projects? *Solving History mysteries? Do you like… *FREE? (I started here, because I know I like it lol) *REAL learning activities to keep everyone’s brains in shape all summer? *FUN ideas that the whole family will enjoy doing together? (This includes the Littles AND both boys and girls! And mom and dad too!)…
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Books for American History Units
Great Books for American History Units At last ! Book lists for all the American Girl History Units…all in one tidy place ! If you’re just visiting for the first time or you’ve recently subscribed, I hope you’ll also enjoy checking out these units. I’ll link them below. Are you a mom with boys ? DON’T run ! You can definitely use these units with your boys too. Just substitute some of the suggested American Girl books if they balk, with other books from this American History Booklist and the unit studies will work for your whole family! Are you a mom with littles, high schoolers, and some everywhere…
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American Girl Kirsten- Pioneer America Unit Study
American Girl Kirsten- Pioneer Unit Study Welcome to Kirsten’s World 1854: Growing up on America’s Frontier This is an exciting, hands-on study of our country’s Westward Expansion. We will be discovering what pioneer life was like through the eyes of Kirsten Larson, a kind and brave young girl who has just arrived in New York, from her home far away in Sweden. We will read about her adventures traveling west to Minnesota, explore the life of the other pioneers she meets along the trail, her new neighbors, and what life is like in her new home! Enjoy some Swedish treats that Kirsten’s mama cooked for her, create your own…
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Josefina Unit Study- America’s Southwest Frontier 1824
Welcome to the Frontier ! America’s Southwest Frontier Unit Study (American Girl Josefina) Discover the wild and colorful Southwestern American Frontier of 1824! Celebrate life on Josefina’s rancho. Hear the mariachis, dance with friends, and taste the cinnamon sweetness of freshly baked biscochos! Plot your path and follow the wagon trains on the Santa Fe Trail. Watch for outlaws! Welcome to Josefina’s World! This Unit Study is written with daily lessons for a 3-week plan, BUT you are learning however best fits YOUR family! My own children were super interested in some of these time periods, and only just a little interested in others. Follow their curiosity (and your own too!)…
