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Oregon Trail dice game

October 14, 2022 Ticia 1 Comment

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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...]

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Pack your bags and head on the Oregon Trail

June 17, 2022 Ticia Leave a Comment

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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...]

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Immigration Picture books

May 30, 2022 Ticia Leave a Comment

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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...]

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Lewis and Clark lesson

September 23, 2020 Ticia 1 Comment

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In elementary and middle school we all have the Lewis and Clark lesson. They talk about Lewis and Clark hiking across the Western United States with Sacagewea leading them with her baby strapped to her back. It's a fascinating story. Unfortunately, it's not a happy ending, and … [Read more...]

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how to make a historical doll bed

August 13, 2019 Ticia 2 Comments

create a historical doll bed

If you go to any living history site in the United States pre-1900 you'll see a rope bed. Now, if you're a mom with a young child you probably have large numbers of dolls and stuffed animals, and your kids LOVE to get new doll furniture. So why not turn that love into a history … [Read more...]

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