I like when projects can hit several different subject areas. In this instance we're going to hit History and writing with this Oregon Trail dice game, and bonus it's a game! Kids always love to learn more when it's a game! So this is going to hit a history lesson, some … [Read more...]
Pack your bags and head on the Oregon Trail
If you're around my age and grew up in the United States you probably played the Oregon Trail computer game. It solidified our grasp on US history, and for me, at least, started a love of the Oregon Trail and US history. With all that said, I've got a few fun Oregon Trail lessons … [Read more...]
Immigration Picture books
The United States is a nation of immigrants. As I look up books for different countries we're studying, quite often I find a book about a family immigrating to the United States. They are all full of hope, and how they learn about their new country and are often grandparents … [Read more...]
Underground Railroad Picture books
It always amuses me when our lessons overlap. What can turn into a history lesson, often starts out as a geography lesson. Basically, I'm looking for a book happening in a particular state and I end up finding a book happening in that state, that gives you an idea of what that … [Read more...]
World War 1 resources
I find World War 1 both fascinating, and sad at the same time. This was a war started because everyone was itching for a fight, and in the end, nothing was resolved well. It's a modern war we don't tend to talk about too much because there are no clear bad guys. World War II has … [Read more...]
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