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Learning About the USA

There is a lot going around in politics that is far too brutal for small children. Yet, their little eyes and ears are open, and they're noticing what is going on around them. I think this is a good time for the children to learn about the USA.


Learning About the USA: Here are several resources to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

I prefer to use this interest to teach the children more "safe," "non-biased" information about their country. As teachers, we have an obligation to teach them to think for themselves, and certainly not to tell them how to think! 

I have several Amazon affiliate links below that will bring a few pennies to me, at absolutely no cost to you. These are some examples of teaching children about the United States without teaching them to have an opinion.

Kids LOVE maps, and they LOVE puzzles!!
Learning About the USA: Here are several resources to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner! 
 
Learning About the USA: Here are several resources to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

 
Learning About the USA: Here are several resources to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner! 
 
Learning About the USA: Here are several resources to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!  
 
I'm sure you know plenty more children's books to educate children about the United States of America! (Leave a comment below with your favorites!)

Here are a few resources that can be used throughout the year, whether or not there is a patriotic holiday on the horizon!

This is my newest Boom Learning set: the children think about each USA fact, and decide if it is true or false. 

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

These Reading Comprehension for Active Learners sets have always been a big hit for my learners! This one tells about the 5 branches of the US military.  

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!
 
This election-themed noun practice matching game can be used any time of year! Election Common and Proper Nouns

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!


Here's another Boom Learning set comparing two of the countries in North America!  Canada, USA, or Both?

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

This resource is a favorite! It's perfect for helping the children to recognize and accept the differences between the people in our country!
Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!


These mapping task cards help children learn their way around the USA map! 

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

This set combines several skills, and can be used for Presidents Day, Election Day, or any day you're learning about the USA! Mapping, Comparing, Syllables, and Opinion Writing with a President Theme

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!

Do your students struggle to remember which patriotic holiday is which? 
Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!
 
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Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!


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Please don't hesitate to share in the comments below how you help younger children learn about the USA!

Learning About the USA: Here are several resources and freebies to help young children learn about their country in a stress and opinion free manner!



November Freebies

Somehow, it got to be November already! 

Here are a few free resources to help get you through this busy month! 

 
November Freebies: It's already November, so here are some free resources to get you going!


We start the month with a couple of Patriotic Holidays: Election Day and Veterans Day! Here are a couple of freebies to help you out with these special days: 
(Explore each image for the link!)

Write some thank you letters to our Veterans!
November Freebies: It's already November, so here are some free resources to get you going!

 Celebrate Election Day the way children should!
 Take breaks and learn about the country at the same time!
 
November Freebies: It's already November, so here are some free resources to get you going!
 
Help children distinguish between these 6 tricky Patriotic Holidays!
 
November Resources: Suggestions and resources for Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day, including 5 freebies!
 
Of course, it's football season! Here's a football themed game to practice counting to 1,000! 
November Resources: Suggestions and resources for Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day, including 5 freebies!
 

 This game is a true favorite with my kiddos! It's played like "Old Maid", and is guaranteed to get them giggling! (Don't tell them they're practicing an important skill!)
 
November Resources: Suggestions and resources for Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day, including 5 freebies!

Enjoy this busy month... don't blink, it goes by fast!
November Freebies: It's already November, so here are some free resources to get you going!


What would you do if you were president?

Children shouldn't have to deal with actual politics, especially since these days politics can be far too hurtful and controversial! I think it's best to go in a different direction with kids.
 
What would you do if you were president? I asked my students this question, and their responses were absolutely delightful!
 
 
This year, on election day, we voted for our favorite Indoor Recess Game. Sorry won, with Battleship a close second. We graphed our votes, and drew some conclusions from the data.

A couple of days later, we had a fabulous discussion.


I asked them what they would do if they were President of the United States.  Their answers were amazing!

Here are some of my favorites:


  • I would get rid of smoking.
  • I would expect people to try to get along.
  • I would get rid of drugs.
  • I would make sure people stopped hurting each other.
  • I would have people smile more.
  • I would let people wear their hair however they want.
  • I would have the rich people use their extra money to help the poor people.
  • I would get rid of junk food.
  • I would make everyone read.
  • I would make sure people are healthy.
  • I would make people exercise.
  • I would get rid of bullies.

Honestly, I was inspired and proud! I half expected "typical" kid answers: no homework, no bedtimes, more video games... but they didn't go in that direction at all! 

They've got my vote!

Here's a little freebie with this prompt and another prompt as well:

What would you do if you were president? I asked my students this question, and their responses were absolutely delightful!


What would you do if you were president? I asked my students this question, and their responses were absolutely delightful!


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