WORKSHEETS
This interactive book tells the story of the Boston Tea Party.
ACTIVITIES
Use this pattern to make three-cornered hats. This arts & crafts project is fun to use when studying Colonial Times,…
Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the history of Thanksgiving is paired with…
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…
Learn about how Colonial women wove yarn into cloth; then, mimic their artistry by creating easy-to-make paper weavings.
Assign one of five journal topics for students on the subject of Early American Life.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Compare the first Thanksgiving dinner in Colonial times to the one we celebrate today. This is a fun way to integrate…
In this social studies activity, children learn a recipe from Colonial times.
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…
LESSON PLANS
Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…
Develop library-skills with this printable activity that focuses on locating information. This is a great way to…
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on schools in Colonial times.
GAMES AND APPS
Looking for a fun Thanksgiving game to play with your students? Hang the picture of the pilgrim (page 1) on the wall,…
REFERENCE
Discover a summarized biography of Paul Revere – a silversmith and famous historical figure from Colonial times.
PROJECTS
This creative research and writing project is a great way to reinforce what your students are learning about colonial…
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during Colonial times. This…
This nonfiction reading passage about American colonization helps students master important reading skills. The…
