Learn all about the suffragettes and suffragists through these fabulous children’s books!
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The Best Children’s Picture Books About the Great Depression
The Great Depression is an important era in American history for children to learn about. We have found that good picture books about the Great Depression help the subject come alive. As we read well-written children’s books on the Great Depression, children can imagine living in that time and put themselves in shoes of those who experienced that hardshipsContinue reading “The Best Children’s Picture Books About the Great Depression”
The Best Children’s Picture Books About World War 1
These excellent children’s books on World War I make it easy to introduce even young children to the difficult topic of the Great War. I learned a lot from reading them too!
Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 2: Addy’s Food
Addy’s Food Slaves were given a weekly ration of food which typically included a few pounds of corn meal and a few pounds of fatty pork, which wasn’t much for an entire week. Slaves who worked on plantations like Addy did were almost always hungry. Some slave masters were more generous and provided some additionalContinue reading “Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 2: Addy’s Food”
Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 1: Plantation Work
Addy’s story is part of one of the saddest chapters in American history. She grew up as a slave in North Carolina before and during the Civil War. While the atrocities and hardships of slavery are unimaginable to most of us, we can get a little insight into what life was like for African AmericanContinue reading “Learning History with American Girl Addy Part 1: Plantation Work”
29 Best Children’s Picture Books About Slavery
This is a collection of excellent children’s picture books about slavery that are suitable for both young and old. They are great for reading aloud in your homeschool or classroom study about slavery.
30 Best Children’s Picture Books about Civil Rights
This is a list of children’s picture books that tell the stories of the people and events of the Civil Rights Movement. While these are picture books, they are stories that all ages can appreciate. Some of my very favorite children’s books are on this list because they tell such inspiring stories of courage and determination.
Learning About Pioneers with American Girl Kirsten, Part 4: The Dakota Native Americans
An important part of the story of the pioneers is the story of the Native Americans that lived in the land before them. In this lesson we will learn about the Dakota natives that lived in the Minnesota Territory before Kirsten and her family arrived.
American Girl Kaya Part 2: Nimiipuu Food
Learn about the way Native Americans got their food and how they cooked. Free lesson plan full of fun hands-on activities for learning about the Nimiipuu tribe!
Learning About Pioneer Life with American Girl Kirsten Part 2: Pioneer Food
Learn how to make Swedish pioneer food just like Kirsten would have eaten! Includes instructions on making butter!