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American Literature & American War for Independence Review for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 American War for Independence Review Lesson This is the 11th lesson in a series of 28 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on reviewing the Colonial Period & the American War for Independence. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in…
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Valley Forge & Battle of Yorktown Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Hands-on American History: Valley Forge & Battle of Yorktown Lesson This is the 10th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on Valley Forge and the Surrender at Yorktown during the American War for Independence. I used this plan while teaching a…
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American War for Independence Battles Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Hands-on American History: American War for Independence Battles Lesson in 45 Minutes This is the 9th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the major battles of the American War for Independence. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute…
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First Shots & Declaration of Independence Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Hands-on American History: First Shots & Declaration of Independence Lesson This is the 8th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on Lexington & Concord and the Declaration of Independence. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for…
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Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Hands-on American History: Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party This is the 7th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on Trouble in Boston: Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for…
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Colonial Period & Revolution Rumblings Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary
Jul 26, 2025 Hands on American History Lesson: Revolution Rumblings This is the 6th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the Colonial Period & Revolution Rumblings. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, &…
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French and Indian War Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Hands-on History Lesson for Kids: French and Indian War This is the 5th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the French and Indian War. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st,…
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Thirteen Colonies Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Hands-On American History Lesson for Kids: Thirteen Colonies This is the fourth lesson in a 28 series of lessons covering American History through 1865. This week covers the original 13 Colonies. I used these lessons while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades. Use…
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Pilgrims Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Pilgrims and Thanksgiving Lesson This is the third lesson in a series of 28 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the Pilgrims. Children will learn about the Pilgrims and Squanto, plant corn, eat popcorn & turkey, and create a Thanksgiving notebook page. I used this plan…
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Jamestown Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Jul 26, 2025 This is the second lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on Jamestown. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades. Use these fun lessons with your classroom, homeschool, after-school program,…