As a kid, I’d heard about Monticello. We drove out to Virginia one summer for a family vacation and saw Colonial Williamsburg, but we were short on time, and weren't able to explore Monticello. So a Monticello field trip has been on my to do list for over 20 years. What I … [Read more...]
Teach young kids how to sew with this easy bag
As the kids and I move through American history I want them to learn what it was like during that time. I also as a parent want my kids to have some useful skills, one of which is how to sew. It's not hard to teach young kids how to sew if you take the time and give them real … [Read more...]
Steps to the American Revolution
Have you ever thought about the American Revolution and how the colonists got to that point? It's not like they woke up one morning and said, "I fell like overthrowing the most powerful government right now." No, there were gradual steps to the American … [Read more...]
How Boston started the American Revolution
So far this year I’ve been feeling uninspired by our homeschool history lesson. I couldn’t figure it out, and then a light bulb went on. Most of what we’ve done has been paper and pencil stuff, and that’s not my kids. They need to move and do stuff. So I give you “How Boston … [Read more...]
Patrick Henry, from failed business man to Founding Father
Did anyone else always find Patrick Henry to be the coolest guy ever? I always admired him when I was in school and thought he was one of the most interesting founding fathers. I loved the drama of his famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech and wrote a paper … [Read more...]
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