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Women’s history isn’t something we usually talk about with our little kids. But sometimes the simplest activities open the biggest conversations. But as a mom, I can see the importance of so many contributions women have made in my life…and in history. It’s such an amazing gift to highlight these things to our young daughters

Learning the presidents doesn’t have to mean memorizing a long list of names in a textbook. Sometimes the best way to build familiarity is through simple, hands-on repetition. This gives students a visual way to recognize and identify all of the presidents in order. The game includes numbered images of each president, allowing students to

Teaching history at home doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or complicated. Sometimes the best learning happens when kids can color, read, explore, and ask questions all at the same time. That’s exactly why George Washington activity printables are the perfect way to introduce young learners to one of the most important figures in American history

Valentine’s Day is everywhere in February—but most activities focus on candy, cards, and cute sayings without much substance behind them. That’s why we created these Valentine’s Day coloring pages—to give kids something simple and meaningful to do while learning the real history behind the holiday. More Than Just Coloring These free coloring pages come directly

If you have a homeschooled teen who struggles with motivation, you’re not alone. I have been there and done that too! When my oldest daughter was in high school, it was a constant game of dangling the carrot to try and get her work done. What worked one week would not work the next. Rewards…Consequences…Schedules…Co-ops…Solo

Black history coloring pages can be a great way to introduce kids to big topics like history, justice, and culture. Young children often observe how others are treated, and holidays provide a great way to introduce these topics. Simple activities—like coloring—can be one of the most effective ways to ease children into meaningful conversations about

From ancient Celtic traditions to modern Halloween parties, this list of fun Halloween trivia questions and facts will help you impress your friends, entertain your kids, and maybe even win your next Halloween trivia quiz. Every Halloween night, millions of people in the United States dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and celebrate one of the

When most of us think about learning U.S. history, we think about memorizing dates or reading dry textbook chapters, but U.S. is full of historical holidays that invite families to step into the past — to explore the stories, struggles, and victories that shaped our nation. One of the interesting challenges that families face especially