13 colonies project

Do you ever have an vision of a project that you want your students to do, but no real sample, and no real idea of what exactly it will turn out to be? That is what the following project I am going to describe started out as. I knew in my head what I was visualizing, but needed to figure out a way to get that mental image translated for my students. We are just beginning our studies about the 13 colonies (the time between the first English settlement and the Revolution) and I wanted to share…

Have you been wanting to add more project-based learning into your homeschool? This simple 13 Colonies Travel Brochure project will get you started.

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While studying middle school history, bring Colonial America to life by playing the same simple games kids did while living in the 13 Colonies.

We're studying Colonial America in kindergarten and I think the most interesting part of what we've learned so far has been the various trades of the day (well....bartering was pretty cool...see my previous post!). We've read some text, watched some YouTube videos, and then the kids helped me come up with ideas for an anchor chart. The video we watched also included candle makers and printers, but of course, we forgot to include these! We discussed our favorite trade, acted these out, and of…

Get to know the 50 states with an easy paper plate craft.

Anchor chart for 13 Colonies

Let your students get creative with this FREE 13 Colonies map worksheet! This freebie makes a fun addition to any 13 Colonies history projects, activities, or lessons! This worksheet was created with 5th grade through middle school education in mind. Enjoy! #5thGrade #MiddleSchool #Interactive

The thirteen English colonies in the New World formed the foundation for a new nation. Let's take a closer look at the 13 colonies!

Virginia history begins with studies of the Jamestown Colony, and this post is filled with ideas for teaching about Colonial Times across the curriculum. Check it out on Virginia is for Teachers.