Colonial activities

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Let the kids explored the Colonial period of American history. Enjoy these list of Colonial themed ideas and activities.

Nine year old Sage hosts a web series featuring Colonial Craft tutorials from the 1700’s. She walks you through step by step how to create various items from colonial days and gives both historic and modern options, in just five minutes!! In addition to the colonial craft tutorial there is always a bite size history lesson and always a lot of humor and fun. Oh and a great homemade colonial dress and hat ;) All supplies are listed on each page with links to purchase. (They are all reasonable…

We have been studying life in Colonial Times. There are so many wonderful hands-on activities for kids to participate in for this time period. We just finished learning about Colonial Silversmiths. We read The Silversmiths (Colonial Craftsmen) by Leonard Fisher from a great series of books from the library about Colonial Craftsmen. We learned that there weren't banks in colonial times but that the local silversmith acted like a bank. People realized that their silver coins were hard to…

Play colonial games, do colonial chores, make things in a colonial way....a lesson about life in the American colonial era is sure to be a lot of fun.

Colonial Life After the Mayflower Voyage & Fun and Simple Candle New England Craft. We're learning about life during colonial times and making a New England craft. Besides, life after the voyage of the Mayflower was not easy. Grab more ideas about the colonists here at Daniel Boone Facts For Kids About Colonial Life and Fun Kids’ Games (DIY Button Whirligig). September 16, 1620, marks the day that the Mayflower set sail with 102 passengers for America.

Tons of Jamestown Settlement Projects for Kids in this free unit on colonial america! Plus jamestown settlement crafts and free worksheets for kids of all ages in this colonial america lesson for homeschoolers and educational activities in school. #colonialamerica #historyforkids #kidsactivities

Kids are more likely to be engaged and remember what they've learned when you bring history to life. Making your own quill and homemade ink is perfect for a Colonial America unit or Revolutionary War unit.

the {ART} of learning: Candle Dipping an Colonial Research

The fifth graders loved Buzz Saw and Ten-and-Four, but they liked the other toys and games from Colonial America even more. They recognized Button-and-Cup right away, as it is very similar to the kendama toys that are so popular now. --------- Button-and-Cup Toy Materials: egg carton scissors craft stick yarn (approx. 2 ft) button Steps: 1. Cut a single cup from the egg carton. Carefully poke the scissors through each side of the cup to make a slot for the craft stick. 2. Gently slide the…

Learn how to make a Colonial hornbook using quill pen calligraphy!

Colonial History is lots of fun to teach, but planning for it can be overwhelming. This post includes grab and go lesson ideas.

Silversmith history lesson Colonial trades as part of a Colonial American unit hands on learning #ushistory #handsonlearning #homeschool

We have been studying life in Colonial Times. There are so many wonderful hands-on activities for kids to participate in for this time period. We just finished learning about Colonial Silversmiths. We read The Silversmiths (Colonial Craftsmen) by Leonard Fisher from a great series of books from the library about Colonial Craftsmen. We learned that there weren't banks in colonial times but that the local silversmith acted like a bank. People realized that their silver coins were hard to…

Teaching the 13 Colonies, or Colonial America, is a highlight of my school year. This blog post covers how I teach the colonial regions and gives upper elementary social studies teachers ideas for engaging lessons and activities for teaching the 13 Colonies. You can also grab a Colonial Regions Layer Book freebie to help you teach each region of Colonial America.

This unit study has everything you need to teach Colonial America for kids in elementary grades - lesson plans, projects, activities, and even crafts for kids. This hands-on product focuses on Early American history.

Kids are more likely to be engaged and remember what they've learned when you bring history to life. Making your own quill and homemade ink is perfect for a Colonial America unit or Revolutionary War unit.

Daniel Boone Facts For Kids About Colonial Life and Fun Kids' Games (DIY Button Whirligig). I'm sharing Daniel Boone facts for kids about colonial life as he grew up. And grab my unit study on my page Daniel Boone – North American Explorer. Although resources vary on how long the colonial period lasted, Daniel Boone was born during it and was raised during the period of the American Revolution. Daniel Boone was a child of the early colonial days and proved his endurance as he forged a path.

Learn about the trapper's life in Colonial America by creating a "coonskin" hat from cotton balls. This kid's craft is great fun.

Colonial Quilt made from children's drawings