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.

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!!

How about a book of maps?

 

 

How about a book of USA places?

 

Here's a fun collection of true tales from American History!

 

Here are some great biographies about American women!

 

 

Here's a book that will empower little ones!

 

 

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. 

 Fun Facts About the USA 

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.  

Freedom Isn't Free

 

This election-themed noun practice matching game can be used any time of year! Election Common and Proper Nouns

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

This resource is a favorite! It's perfect for helping the children to recognize and accept the differences between the people in our country!

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

Mapping Task Cards USA Mapping Sets One and Two

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

Do your students struggle to remember which patriotic holiday is which? 

Which Patriotic Holiday? A Sorting Game

 

 All the above items are contained in this bundle, plus several others, all at a huge discount!  

 Learning About the USA Bundle

Plus, these additional resources are also included!

 Patriotic Brain Breaks

 Nouns Freebie with Election Theme

President Writing Prompts

President's Day  Mini-Books

 Patriotic Holidays

Thank You Veterans

Social Studies Review

America Map

USA Paper

Who is Your Hero?

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

A Few Summer Freebies!

Ah, summer! Isn't it a wonderful time of year? 

Summer is the time of year most people enjoy going to the beach, going camping, or maybe just hanging out with friends. It's a great time to be outside!

 

If you're still in school, or if you're working with kids during the summer, you're probably looking for things to do with the kids that also allows you to enjoy the summer! 

Well, I've got a few resources for you, and guess what... they're all free!

If you're into the beach, here are a couple of resources related to the seashore:

Seashore Writing Paper 

Because sometimes you just need to write about the ocean!

 

 Does it Float? 

A Science Activity with a Seashore Theme!

 
 

 For those who enjoy camping, here are a couple of freebies for you:

Frog Life Cycle: 

Learn about the life cycle of the frog!

 

 Mapping With a Camping Theme: 

Practice Mapping Skills at "Happy Days Campground!"

Here's a fun way to get the kids excited about learning during a time of year when they all want to play:

Academic Summer Games:

Team Building along with learning fun! 

 

 

Speaking of Team Building, here's a freebie that's all about learning to work together!

Team Building Games and Activities:

6 different games with a "work together" theme! 

 

 

I hope these freebies give you a little more time to enjoy the summer weather!

Are you ready for the big game?

If you're like me, you're taking advantage of the enthusiasm for the big game coming up!

When children are excited about something, I always try to bring it into the classroom when I can. Books are a great place to start. (Click each image for a link to Amazon.)

                                            

There's a ton of kid-related Super Bowl videos on YouTube. Just google "Super Bowl for Kids!"

Here's one I found. The commercials are often the best part of the Super Bowl. I'm thinking I might have the children vote on their favorite. then make a graph of the voting. 

 

12 Funniest Super Bowl Commercials of all time

I'm sure you can find more YouTube videos that you can relate to classwork!

Here's a Super Bowl freebie with mapping and writing! Just explore the image.

Here's a football themed gameboard, with 4 different games that could be played on it.

Here's a freebie version of the above game, which practices Counting to 1,000. Just explore the image for the freebie!

This game can be played a few different ways, and always has the children giggling! All the verbs are football related, too! Football Past and Present Verbs.

I also have a couple of "twin" football BINGO games. This math game practices adding and subtracting tens.

Here's the literacy "twin," Touchdown R-Controlled Vowels. 

Looking for a little more math practice? Check this one out: 

Football Math Story Problems

Now here's the fun: all these football themed resources are now bundled at a great discount!

Football Learning Fun Bundle!

 

With the excitement of the Super Bowl, having football related games will keep them engaged, and they might not realize that they are practicing important skills!