Black History Month From Rosa Parks' Bus Seat, Printable Lessons

Complaints about why there's a Black History Month really grind me. If you have to ask, you don't get American history period. The revisionists aren't the ones teaching black history, they're the ones who wrote it out in the first place. Slavery, segregation, Jim Crow stole an entire peoples' past. Black History Month can't replace that. But it can renew the future. It can revive traditions, restore voices and reinvest in the heritage that was denied. I've always felt intense solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized. But recently, I experienced it in a new way. I sat in Rosa Parks' bus seat. Here's more on that and printable lesson plans For Black History Month, Learn Jim Crow Lessons From Rosa Parks' Bus Seat

Free American History Crafts Activities, Games, Printables

I'm a teacher, homeschooler veteran and history reenactor. During the summer, I teach a 1700s-era dame school at our local history museum "Feast of the Strawberry Moon" encampment. Here are hands-on history crafts and free printables. Use for camping or Memorial Day, summer camp, 4th of July activities. Activities could also work into a unit around Thanksgiving, native Americans or early Americana.

School history. Explain that education wasn't compulsory in the U.S. colonies till 1852 (says Education Bug), then only in Massachusetts. Kids might be taught in "dame schools." Then only basics. Women weren't deemed capable of teaching boys. They taught handicrafts, reading, writing and ciphering. Higher education was taught by men to families who could afford it. Here are free printable history activities from Kidipede. I've linked to the main page so you see the collection.  Free History Activities, Games, Printables, Crafts- Colonial America

Free Printable Hands-On Early American History Lesson Plans

Most elementary school curriculum contains a unit on American history. In 4th grade, many states require teachers to study pioneer, settler and early American history in their classrooms. Here are free printable lesson plans for social studies and American history, just in time for 4th of  July. These lessons have been developed by teachers for teachers. Some have been designed by local history museums and historical societies. Use these in public school and home school. Age levels are set out for individual lessons but these are flexible. Many will work with special needs classrooms, also. Free Printable Hands-On Early American History Lesson Plans

Free Printable Labor Day Coloring Pages

Labor Day, the first Monday in September in the US, celebrates the contributions of organized labor, unions and workers. Here are free printable occupations, careers and worker coloring pages for Labor Day. Labor Day is also the last picnic holiday before school starts, so if you are organizing a Labor Day BBQ, picnic, or party, you will want these free printable coloring pages for the children at your party. Teachers, start your school year off right with a social studies unit that explores community helpers, workers, occupations and careers. These coloring pages make excellent activities for that a unit on Labor Day.  Labor Day Coloring Pages

Free Printable Columbus Day Activities

Free Printable Columbus Day Activities Although there is speculation about the exact location that Christopher Columbus landed, and that he was not the first to see the Americas, Columbus was the first to record and create early maps of what he found. Columbus Day is the perfect time for students to explore the history, science, math and culture surrounding Columbus's voyage with these free printable lesson plans. These lesson work for special needs students, general education students and are ideal for homeschool students. I've weeded out links that require user ID or password. Click here

Free Printable Memorial Day Lesson Plans

Free Printable Memorial Day Lesson Plans: Hands-On Cross-Curricular Unit Memorial Day is a holiday rich in social and historical significance. All too often we educators lack the time to include a study of this holiday in our lesson plans. With the internet we have at our disposal, a wealth of resources for sharing information. Here are free printable social studies lessons for schools and home school. Read more

Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Lesson Plans and Coloring Pages

Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican equivalent of our Fourth of July; Cinco de Mayo, or Fifth of May is the day Mexicans remember the Battle or Puebla. Cinco de Mayo is a great way to explore the culture, holidays, dress, customs, food, music and traditions of our American cousins to the south. Here are free printable Cinco de Mayo activities. Cinco de Mayo Lesson Plans and Coloring Pages 

Free Printable Catholic Liturgical Calendars

Our Lenten journey in the Catholic church begins on Ash Wednesday and follows Jesus Christ for forty days of suffering in the desert, up to Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Here are free printable Lenten calendars to help your experience of Lent. Read  more

Free Printable Christmas Party Games

Planning a Halloween party or Christmas party? Need some free, printable activities? Got a birthday party coming? Need some free, printable party games? How about some free, printable activities for Christmas. Read more...

Free Printable Diwali Crafts Rangoli Crafts

Free Printable Diwali Rangoli CraftsActivities Diwali, also called Deepavali and Divali, is a five day festival celebrated by Hindus and followers of Jainism and Sikhism. Diwali 2012 is celebrated from November 7-13 in the western calendar. Here are free printable Diwali crafts activities. Read more

Free Printable Preschool Holiday Cut and Paste Crafts

Free Printable Cut and Paste Preschool Themes, Crafts, Lessons and Activities Looking for free printable preschool and elementary cut and paste paper crafts for holidays, patriotic celebrations, religious themes, school themes, math activities, social studies and science crafts and lesson plans? Check out Making Learning Fun. Read More

Free Printable Memorial Day Coloring Pages, Games and Activities

 Free Printable Memorial Day Coloring and Games Memorial Day activities, coloring, crafts and games. Need some easy free printable activities for the Memorial Day? Here are free printable games, coloring pages and activities to enjoy. Read More

Free Printable Labor Day Activities

Free Printable Labor Day Coloring Pages and Lesson Plans Labor Day celebrates the history and contribution of the Labor Movement. It's also the last day of freedom for many students. Here are websites and links to free printable lesson plans, coloring pages, puzzles, crafts, history and activities! Click

Free Printable Holiday Lesson Plans

Free Printable Holiday Activities, Crafts, Lesson Plans All subjects at Enchanted Learning: science, animals, seasons, holidays, social studies, math, art, languages, literature, and more! Free printable coloring lesson plans for endless activities: books, color by number, games, crafts, puzzles, maps, charts, graphs, lessons, puzzles, worksheets, maps, graphic organizers and information on countless subjects. View more »

Free Printable Labor Day Lesson Plans and Activities

Free Printable Labor Day Coloring Pages and Lesson Plans Labor Day celebrates the history and contribution of the Labor Movement. It's also the last day of freedom for many students. Here are websites and links to free printable lesson plans, coloring pages, puzzles, crafts, history and activities for Labor Day! View more »