They were built in 1758 to house the British during the French-Indian Wars.

But we do know the first flag was made June 14, 1777.

So the kids & I made our own original American flag.

Learn about the REvolutionary War for Kids and the founding of the United States of America with this fun, hands-on American history lesson for kids. From virtual fieldtrips to book recommendations, free printable timeline, famous people, and revolutionar war printables - we have something for everyone. This week we are diving into the Declaration of Independence for kids. This lesson works with kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grad,e 5th grade, and 6th graders too.

We toured her house and met an actress who told us about life at that time.

Our activities for the week were fieldtrips (part of ourRevolutionary War Road trip).

Spy Nathan Halefor Kids

Hale was a soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary War Timeline for Homeschoolers

He volunteered to be a spy in New York City but was captured by the British.

As Treasurer he established a national bank, a system of tariffs, and friendly trade relations with Britain.

He taught them the essentials of military drills, tactics, and disciplines.

2nd Continental Congress & Declaration of Independence July 1776

He returned to France to negotiate an increase in French support.

NOTE:Sometimes we skim through these books.

I cannot guarantee the books thoroughly as we only uses parts or look at pictures.

Benjamin Franklin’s Printing Press

you’ve got the option to download theAmerican Revolutionary Lapbookhere.

Henry was an attorney and politician during the movement for independence in Virginia in the 1770s.

Crossing the Delaware & Battle of Trenton

Betsy Ross for Kids

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Famous People of the Revolutionary War for Kids

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revolutionary war spies and a fun DIY Spy Cipher activity for kids of all ages

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Download FREE Revolutionary War Timeline & Lapbook

The shot hear around the world lesson - this is week 2 in our American Revolutionary War unit. We added more to our free american revolutionary war lapbook, read great books, and had minute man drills #revolutionarywar #homeschooling

This American Revolution for kids reader is a great way to work on reading skills while learning about the revolutionary war for kids that took place when the British Colonies rebelled against the rule of Great Britain. Use this free Americna history printable as part of a history lesson or study for pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Simply print and use as an american revolution activities.

Join us as we discover what it was like in Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War with these fun hands-on Revolutionary War for Kids activities. This fun history for kids lesson includes rolling cartridges activity, cold feet activity, dragon pistols, and other Revolutionary War Project Ideas, lots of great book recommendations, and a free printable revolutionary war lapbook with important dates and people. This is a fun American history for kids unit for kindergartners, first graders, 2nd graders, 3rd graders, 4th graders, 5th graders, and 6th graders.

Vikings for Kid s- this is a fun hands on history unit that will help make history come alive including history activities, history crafts, free history printables and more for learning about early explorers #vikings #history #homeschooling

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Learn all about the Roaring Twenties with this fun 1920s for Kids Reader. This 20s printables are a great way to work on reading skills while learning about american history for kids. Use this free printable as part of a famous person,  History or 1920s study for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Simply print pdf file with the roaring twenties worksheet to learn about life in the 1920s.

Presidents Coloring Pages

It is important to teach children about how we elect the president of the United States of America. This simple, no prep Voting for Kids reader will help pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. This printable election book is perfect for preparing children for November elections!

These free U.S. Presidents Worksheets are a great way for children to practice and improve their knowledge of the Presidents of the United States as well as work on their research and handwriting skills. This history for kids activity is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade kids learning about American history, preparing for Presidential Elections for kids, or celebrating Presidents Day.