If you homeschool, consider singing patriotic songs in your studies, especially around the patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Veteran’s Day.
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My Founding Fathers Hall of Fame
If I were to create a Hall of Fame for the heroes of the American Revolution, I would start with my favorite Founding Fathers. I’m so proud of my American heritage and all of our American history heroes!
Read moreMy Founding Mothers Hall of Fame
If you asked me to create a Hall of Fame for American Revolution heroes, I would start with my favorite Founding Fathers and Founding Mothers. I’m so proud of my American heritage and all of our American history heroes!
Read moreCelebrate President’s Day
Celebrate President’s Day by enjoying your favorite President’s favorite food, learning more about the Presidents,, crafting, and visiting their homes/libraries online. Ready for some great ideas?
Read moreTuskegee Resources for Little Learners
Tuskegee Institute was founded on July 4, 1881 in Macon County, Alabama. Founded as a Christian college for freed slaves to receive an advanced education, The students built the first buildings by hand. An elite group of black aviators was...
Read moreUnderground Railroad Resources for Little Learners
There is so much sadness related to slavery and the Civil War, but there is one bright spot! The Underground Railroad where men and women risked their lives to get to freedom. And don’t forget the heroes who risked their lives to get these...
Read moreCelebrate Veteran’s Day with Your Children
Daddy didn’t hang the flag every day, but on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July, the flag waved proudly from our front porch. Daddy never talked much about serving Uncle Sam in the Army, but he loved our country and respected the...
Read moreWhy I Wrote a Government Textbook
Homeschooling since 1991, I have read many government textbooks! While many were excellent, they didn’t have everything I was looking for, so I wrote my own government textbook/unit study/notebook.
Read morePop the Popcorn! Learn About the American Revolution with Videos and Audios!
Disclosure: This blog post may contain affiliate links from my participation in the Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. My ancestors lived in the...
Read moreReview of Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service 1878-1916
I was so intrigued when I was offered the opportunity to review Exploring the U.S. Life-Saving Service: 1878-1916: 17 Student Workshops with 120 Activities written and published by Rebecca Locklear.
Read moreLearn American History the Fun Way by Building Jamestown with Pretzels
When our family, along with our homeschool co-op learned about the first English settlement at Jamestown, we decided to build the settlement out of pretzels and cereal.
Read moreIncrease the Fun Factor by Learning History in the Kitchen!
I glanced around at the homeschool history co-op feast! It was all kinds of food from the 1940s with Sloppy Joes, Victory Garden Salad, Jell-O Salad, Tuna Noodle Casserole, and Monkey Bread. And of course, since M&M debuted in the 1940s we...
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