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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.

How about a book of maps?
(National Geographic Kids)

How about a book of USA places?
by Gene Lipen
 
 Here's a fun collection of true tales from American History!
by Jennifer Armstrong

Here are some great biographies about American women!
by Jenifer Bazzit

Here is a book that will empower little ones!
edited by Lindsey H. Metcalf, Kelia V. Dawson, and Jeannette Bradley
 
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. 

Explore this image for a link to this fun digital resource.


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.  

Explore this image for a link to this fun resource for active learners.


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


Explore this image for a link to this fun digital resource.

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

Explore this image for a link to this popular diversity resource.


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

Explore this image for a link to this popular set of geography task cards

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

Explore this image for a link to this useful resource.


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

Explore this image for a link to this valuable resource.


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

Explore this image for a link to this time saving and money saving bundle of resources.


Plus, these additional resources are also included!


How do 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!



A Few Summer Dollar Deals!

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!
A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

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

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

This is great for team building, plus important end-of-the-year review! 

A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

Here's a science experiment, perfect for warm weather!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!


Team Building is important all year!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

Themed paper can encourage children to write their stories!

Writing Paper With a Camping Theme

A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

This Boom Learning resource is totally free! Plus, it can be used any time of year for building general knowledge! (July birthdays love it!)


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

These helpful tools are perfect for those students who need hands-on reference tools!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

This resource helps children learn about their learning!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

Another totally free resource for July! Thinking questions and/ or writing prompts for every day of the month!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

These questions are perfect to get students talking about the books they read or listen to! They work for any book!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

This game is a favorite! They can play over and over, and practice adding 3 addends!


A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

If you're teaching at all during the summer months, I'm hoping these resources help make your life easier!

These deals give you a little more time to enjoy the summer weather and make your teacher life easier!

A Few Summer Dollar Deals! This post shares 8 dollar deals and 2 freebies that can be used at the end of the school year, during summer school, or in the early days of autumn!

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!


It's Super Bowl time! Take advantage of the children's enthusiasm and let them enjoy some football themed learning experiences!

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.

Explore this image for a link to this 2024 Freebie!



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

Explore this image for a link to this fun set of 4 football-themed games!

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

Explore this image for a link to this fun counting game!

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.

Explore this image for a link to this football themed verb game.

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

Explore this image for a link to this football themed Bingo game

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

Explore this image for a link to this popular football-themed bingo game

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

Explore this image for a link to this popular math story resource!


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

Explore this image for a link to this money-saving football 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!


It's Super Bowl time! Take advantage of the children's enthusiasm and let them enjoy some football themed learning experiences!


Baseball Fun and Learning!

I'm so excited that baseball season is finally here! Baseball means spring! 

 After a tough winter, anything that means spring is OK by me! 
Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!
 
I've been doing a lot of baseball reading this week, in honor of the opening of baseball season. Here are some favorites: 
 
                                                     

Baseball and April bring another opportunity: It's National Poetry Month! What a great opportunity to write Diamantes!

Why Diamantes?  Because they are shaped like diamonds!(Get it? baseball diamonds?)

Or check out this resource, with plenty of examples and options!
Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!


Speaking of shapes... a baseball diamond could be called a square or a rhombus, but did you realize home plate is shaped like a pentagon?

Have you noticed, when we connect learning to sports, all those little boys perk up?  (Many of the little girls do, too!)

I have a resource I'm VERY excited about called Baseball Geography
Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!

These are all task cards based on the locations of major league baseball teams! I had such a blast putting this together, and so far my students can't get enough! Plus, they're really getting to know the locations on the US maps!

Here are a couple of other baseball-themed games I've got:

Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!


Baseball Antonyms combines a couple of popular games with antonym practice. 

Plus, I have a couple of BINGO games with a baseball theme:
Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!

Home Run Two Digit Addition gives the children practice adding 2 two-digit numbers, along with a little strategy. 
 
Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!

Home Run Two Syllable Words is a similar BINGO game, but this one gives the children practice reading two-syllable words. 

The students LOVE these BINGO games! 

Come to think of it, they love any time I combine learning with sports!

And, of course, there's one more! A bundle of all of the baseball-themed activities:

Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!

How do you include sports in the learning process?

Baseball Fun! Books, activities, and resources to keep your sports fans engaged in learning!
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