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French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

October 28, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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We’re making a fun French and Indian War activity Iroquois Longhouse. Also, look at my posts French and Indian War 1754 -1763 free unit study and lapbook and Native American Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning for more fun ideas.

This highlights the home style of the Iroquois tribes who sided with the British.

We’re using an empty oatmeal container as a simple base for the traditional longhouse as we talk about the who, where, why, and when of the French and Indian War.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

The French and Indian War was a major conflict between the British and French empires in North America from 1754 to 1763.

The war was fought over control of the Ohio River Valley, a region that both empires claimed.

Who fought in the war?

The war was fought between the British and French empires, along with their Native American allies.

The British and French both wanted to control the Ohio River Valley, the British built forts in the Ohio River Valley, which angered the French.

In addition to the French and British fighting various tribes sided with each side and joined in as well.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

First, look at some of these books to help bring this period in history life.

We try to read living books when we can find them then add reference books.

7 Books and Resources about the French and Indian War

Grab some of these books and resources to bring to life the years during the French and Indian War.

The Matchlock Gun

The book is set in the year 1756 during the French and Indian War in Guilderland, New York.

The Last of the Mohicans

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is a timeless classic adventure novel. Set to a backdrop of the French and Indian War of 1757, this renowned novel follows the journey of Natty Bumpo, his two Mohican friends, Chingachgook and Uncas, and the daughters of British Lt. Col. Munro from Fort Edward to Fort William Henry. Widely hailed as Cooper's masterpiece, The Last of the Mohicans is an influential work of literature and an early contender for the title of the "Great American Novel."

River of the Wolves

During the French and Indian Wars, Dave Foster was taken captive in Maine by a Canadian war party. The story of the long, dangerous trek back to Canada, of a winter of enforced idleness in the Indian village during which Dave became a skilled hunter and trapper, and of his eventual escape, all make an historical story.

Courage to command,: A story of the capture of Louisbourg; (Winston adventure books)

"In March of 1745, a fleet of ninety ships set sail from Boston under a cloud-ridden sky, with a stormy sea threatening outside the harbor. They were heading for the jagged coast of Cape Breton Island to stage a surprise assault on the 'impregnable' Fortress of Louisburg. This is the story of that incredible attack, and of Caleb Hatch, a young Boston lad chosen to record the events."

WITH WOLFE IN CANADA A TALE OF THE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR

The struggle between Britain and France for supremacy in the North American continent.

The Seven Years' War (Essential Histories)

The closest thing to total war before World War One, the Seven Years' War was fought in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and India with major consequences for all parties involved. This fascinating book is the first to truly review the grand strategies of the combatants and examine the differing styles of warfare used in the many campaigns. These ranged from the large-scale battles and sieges of the European front to the ambush and skirmish tactics used in the forests of North America. Daniel Marston's engaging narrative is supported by official war papers, personal diaries and memoirs, and official reports.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

When twelve-year-old Mary Jemison and her family are captured by Shawnee raiders, she’s sure they’ll all be killed. Instead, Mary is separated from her siblings and traded to two Seneca sisters, who adopt her and make her one of their own. Mary misses her home, but the tribe is kind to her. She learns to plant crops, make clay pots, and sew moccasins, just as the other members do. Slowly, Mary realizes that the Indians are not the monsters she believed them to be. When Mary is given the chance to return to her world, will she want to leave the tribe that has become her family? This Newbery Honor book is based on the true story of Mary Jemison, the pioneer known as the “White Woman of the Genesee.” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

Here is a quick breakdown of which tribes aligned with each side during the long war to protect their land and maintain control over their territories.

They chose their sides primarily based on who they thought would allow them to maintain their way of life and allow them to access things like hunting and fur trade routes.

TRIBES THAT SIDED WITH THE FRENCH IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

  • Abenaki
  • Algonquin
  • Delaware
  • Huron
  • Illinois
  • Miami
  • Odawa
  • Ottawa
  • Potawatomi
  • Shawnee
  • Wyandot

TRIBES THAT SIDED WITH THE BRITISH IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

  • Cherokee
  • Chickasaw
  • Choctaw
  • Creek
  • Iroquois
  • Mohawk
  • Oneida
  • Onondaga
  • Seneca
  • Tuscarora
French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

The war was fought in North America, primarily in the Ohio River Valley. The war lasted for nine years, from 1754 to 1763.

After a long 9 years the British ultimately won the war, and gained control of the Ohio River Valley.

WHAT WERE THE AFTEREFFECTS OF THE WAR?

  • The British gained control of the Ohio River Valley, which gave them a major advantage in the future.
  • The war strained the relationship between the British and the Native Americans.
  • The war helped to lead to the American Revolution.
  • The French and Indian War was a major event in shaping the future of North America.
French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Next, look at more French And Indian War Activities for kids who love history.

MORE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ACTIVITIES

  • 10 Easy Resources About The French And Indian War For Kids
  • Free Homeschool History Cards – French and Indian War
  • Sometimes you just have to grab kids with a hook and this hilarious French and Indian War parody is a fun way to instill some facts into their brain.
  • Here is a quick and easy Iroquois craft for you kids to put together as they learn more about the tribe-National Native American Heritage Day Make a Fun Kids Iroquois Bracelet.
  • The French and Indian War Unboxed is a great way to get everything you need to complete 3 time period themed crafts and activities with loads of cool info on the subject.
  • 15 Hands-on History Ideas for Kids Studying the French and Indian War
  • If gameschooling is something you enjoy you can add a game like Bayonets & Tomahawks: The French and Indian War for a strategy challenge that gives older kids a different look at the war.

Finally, look at how to make a Iroquois longhouse.

HOW TO MAKE AN IROQUOIS LONGHOUSE

You will need:

  • Empty oatmeal container
  • Brown paper bags
  • Hot glue gun/sticks
  • Brown paint
  • Paintbrush
  • scissors
French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

First, cut your oatmeal container roughly in half, lengthwise, including the plastic lid to create a solid wall on both ends.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Paint the outside of the container brown so that the printing does not show through the covering, paint over the lid as well.

You may need 2 coats. Allow it to dry completely.

Cut off the bottom folded over portion of several paper bags and cut the rest into strips.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Make cuts all the way across each strip about ½” to 1” apart but do not cut all the way across, you want to create a ‘fringe’.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Begin hot gluing the strips on the top and continue gluing one after another just under the edge of the last piece until they reach the bottom.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Trim the excess off all the way around to neaten it up a bit and make it fit the structure better.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Use brown paint to brush over the paper strips to give the paper a more rustic look so it looks more like thin sheets of bark. Add as much or as little paint as you like.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Don’t forget to leave a doorway open on the front of your longhouse by using smaller strips to cover one end.

French And Indian War Activity: How To Make An Iroquois Longhouse

Add some plastic native American figures and enjoy your creation as is or use it as part of a bigger diorama as you dive more into this period.

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Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

January 1, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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A French Revolution recipe project is the perfect way to start or to celebrate the end of a unit on the French Revolution. Also, look at my page French Revolution 1789 – 1799 Unit Study & Lapbook for more ideas.

We are making an easy crepe recipe.

While crepes are not specifically a food that was highlighted during the French Revolution, they were a staple long before, during, and still today.

Crepes are basically thin pancakes. They are then filled with a wide variety of sweet or savory fillings.

Lemon and sugar are the traditional filling.

Stories say that crepes date back to 13th-century Brittany, France where a housewife accidentally dribbled some thin porridge onto a hot, flat cooktop.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

People back then did not want to waste a drop of food, so she ate it.

And found it turned into thin, crispy, and delicious crepes. They were cheap and did not use a lot of raw ingredients, so they became a staple.

Now onto…Vive la Revolution!

The French Revolution began a new way of life, especially for the common classes.

In 1789 the people began the revolution, bringing down the king and becoming a republic (ruled by the people).

While this did not last, France never did return to its drastically unequal society.

Several causes led to the overthrow of the monarchy- debt and taxes, famine and the price of bread, cultural changes, and politics.

French Revolution Books for Kids

6 Books For Kids About or Set in the French Revolution Time

Although the French Revolution is not easy to learn about, great books can bring a subject to life.

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy

The novel is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title is the nom de guerre of its hero and protagonist, a chivalrous Englishman who rescues aristocrats before they are sent to the guillotine. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life: apparently nothing more than a wealthy fop, but in reality a formidable swordsman and a quick-thinking master of disguise and escape artist. The band of gentlemen who assist him are the only ones who know of his secret identity. He is known by his symbol, a simple flower, the scarlet pimpernel.

A Tale of Two Cities: (150th Anniversary Edition) (Signet Classics)

A Tale of Two Cities is Charles Dickens’s great historical novel, set against the violent upheaval of the French Revolution. The most famous and perhaps the most popular of his works, it compresses an event of immense complexity to the scale of a family history, with a cast of characters that includes a bloodthirsty ogress and an antihero as believably flawed as any in modern fiction. Though the least typical of the author’s novels, A Tale of Two Cities still underscores many of his enduring themes—imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal.

In Search of Honor

In Search of Honor is historical fiction by Donnalynn Hess set in the late 1700s during the violent days of the French Revolution. This Christian fiction for teens tells of young Jacques Chenier who is trapped in a
prison stronger than the Bastille, a prison of bitterness. Jacques wants revenge for his father, his mother, his fellow artisans, and for himself. But escaping from a prison of the heart is no easy task. In Search of Honor is the story of this young man’s struggle for justice and truth.

Scaramouche

Set in 17th century Italy, it tells the story of a young man who is driven to seek justice against a powerful and oppressive oppressor. Through thrilling twists and turns, Scaramouche must confront his own inner demons and risk his life to save his people. With thrilling action, a compelling hero, and a deep exploration of justice, Scaramouche is a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Featuring Sabatini's signature swashbuckling style and vivid writing, Scaramouche is sure to captivate readers and leave them with a lasting impression of its timeless themes.

In the Reign of Terror: A Story of the French Revolution (Dover Children's Classics)

Return to the tumultuous days of the French Revolution with this captivating tale of adventure and courage. Join Harry Sandwith, a young Englishman, as he accepts a job as a companion to the sons of a French marquis. Follow Harry and his aristocratic friends as they're swept from their idyllic life at a country estate to the riotous streets of Paris and the very gates of the Bastille. Can Harry rescue the marquis' family from imprisonment and certain death at the hands of the merciless mob?Author George Alfred Henty specialized in creating novels for young readers that blend authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters. Famed as "The Prince of Storytellers," Henty wrote more than 140 books. Generations of schoolchildren have thrilled to his vivid novels, which continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical eras.

The Lacemaker and the Princess

ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD ISABELLE IS A LACEMAKER IN THE TOWN OF VERSAILLES. One day as she delivers lace to the palace, she is almost trampled by a crowd of courtiers -- only to be rescued by Marie Antoinette. Before Isabelle can believe it, she has a new job -- companion to the queen's daughter. Isabelle is given a fashionable name, fashionable dresses -- a new identity. At home she plies her needle under her grandmother's disapproving eye. At the palace she is playmate to a princess. Thrown into a world of luxury, Isabelle is living a fairy-tale life. But this facade begins to crumble when rumors of starvation in the countryside lead to whispers of revolution. How can Isabelle reconcile the ugly things she hears in the town with the kind family she knows in the palace? And which side is she truly on? Inspired by an actual friendship between the French princess and a commoner who became her companion, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley offers a vivid portrait of life inside the palace of Versailles -- and a touching tale of two friends divided by class and the hunger for equality and freedom that fueled the French Revolution.

Timeline of The French Revolution 

Here are a few quick key highlights of the events that began and ended the French Revolution to absorb while you enjoy your light fluffy crepe.

  • July 14, 1789 – French rebels stormed the Bastille, a royal symbol of authority, and brought the king down from authority in Paris. This is now known and celebrated as Bastille Day.
  • August 26, 1789 – The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen.
  • September 1792-Radical revolutionaries arrest the King, and the National Convention is established, abolishing the monarchy and the start of the French Republic.
  • January 21, 1793- The king, Louis XVI, is executed as a traitor via the guillotine.
  • June 1793- The bloody Reign of Terror begins; this was a year-long period where any suspected enemies of the revolution were killed. Death tolls were in the thousands, in October Queen Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine.
  • 1795- The Directory assumes power, a French Revolutionary government set up by the Constitution.
  • November 9, 1799- The Napoleonic era begins as Napoleon Bonaparte stages a coup d’état, overthrowing the failed Directory and ending the French Revolution.

Also, here are some more French Revolution activities.

French Revolution Resources and Hands-On Activities

  • Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French Revolution
  • Pain Au Chocolat Easy Recipe
  • Learn About the Geography of France by Creating A Solar Oven
  • French Revolution Unit Study + Free Copywork Tale of Two Cities
  • Unit Study: French Revolution + Free Storming the Bastille Game
Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

Finally, look at this easy crepes French Revolution recipe project.

French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

You will need:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs.
  • ½ cup of milk.
  • ½ cup of water
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter
Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

First, whisk the flour and eggs together until combined, if you want to be sure that it’s very smooth you may want to pre-sift your flour to help get rid of any lumps.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

Slowly, add your milk and water, stirring gently to combine them.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

Next, add your melted butter and a pinch of salt, and beat vigorously until the mixture is smooth.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

Lightly oil and then heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat.

Ladle ¼ cup of the mixture into a hot nonstick pan

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

Quickly pick up the pan and rotate it around to coat as much of the surface evenly with batter and place the pan back on the heat.

Depending on the size of your pan you may want to add more or less, you are going for a very thin layer of batter to get a true crepe.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

Cook for 1 ½ to 2 minutes until the visible side no longer looks wet and the pan side when lifted has a light golden color.

Use a spatula to loosen all the way around and flip, cooking for one minute on the other side.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

You can serve crepes sweet or savory by filling them with a wide variety of fillings.

 Our favorite combo is Nutella, fresh strawberries, and of course, whipped cream on top. 

But they can also be enjoyed with lemon curd, scrambled egg whites and veggies, sauteed veggies, bacon, cheeses, whatever you like.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

You can see our first attempt was not bad at all. It takes a bit of practice to get it right.

Dive Into The French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

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Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French And Indian War Years

August 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free lapbook for kids about the French and Indian War years. Also, you’ll love my page French and Indian War 1754 -1763.

The French and Indian War was part of wider conflict between the European Powers.

It was called the Seven Years War and began in North American and spread to Europe.

Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French And Indian War Years

From the British view, it was the French and Indian War.

The French who lived in Canada called it the War of Conquest or Guerre de la Conquete.

They saw the British as warriors who took away the land.

10 Facts about the French and Indian War Years

  1. George Washington experiences in the French and Indian War prepared him to be a military leader.
  2. In the mid-1700s France and Britain were power empires. And France and Britain were often enemies.
  3. The War began with the dispute over control of the Forks of the Ohio, an area the French, British and Indians all recognized as important. Fort Duquesne (later known as Fort Pitt) was situated where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River join to form the Ohio River.
  4. The Indians of the region are major players. Tanaghrisson, a Seneca, has aligned himself with a young Virginian, George Washington, who has been sent on a mission to tell the French to vacate the Forks.
  5. One of the most powerful Indian groups was called the Iroquois Confederacy. The Iroquois originally had 5 nations: the Seneca, the Onandaga, the Mohawk, the Oneida and the Cayuga.
  6. The British and French tried to get different tribes on their side by either trading or giving them guns, tools and other items.
  7. The British became allied with the Iroquois.
  8. The French made allies with many of the other nations or tribes. This include the Delaware, Ojibwa, Shawnee and Ottawa to name a few. These tribes were not friendly toward each other, but they were united in their hate against the Iroquois.
  9. Fur trapping was a profitable business. And the Rocky Mountains became a popular place for mountain men. Before long, beaver was overhunted and it contributed to the starvation of Indians.
  10. Children can learn about the “mourning practices” by Native Americans which is to take captors to replace dead family members.

More French and Indian War Resources

  • Free Homeschool History Cards to put history on an O ring
  • 15 Hands-on History Ideas for Kids Studying the French and Indian War
  • French and Indian War Comic Strip Unit
Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French And Indian War Years

Also, look at some books and resources for a fun unit study.

Keep in mind that this is another ugly time in history.

Some books claim to be true or accurate and can be quite revealing as to pain and suffering.

It’s important that you know and decide which ones are best for your kids at which age if any since children are affected by events during history.

7 Books and Resources about the French and Indian War

Grab some of these books and resources to bring to life the years during the French and Indian War.

The Matchlock Gun

The book is set in the year 1756 during the French and Indian War in Guilderland, New York.

The Last of the Mohicans

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is a timeless classic adventure novel. Set to a backdrop of the French and Indian War of 1757, this renowned novel follows the journey of Natty Bumpo, his two Mohican friends, Chingachgook and Uncas, and the daughters of British Lt. Col. Munro from Fort Edward to Fort William Henry. Widely hailed as Cooper's masterpiece, The Last of the Mohicans is an influential work of literature and an early contender for the title of the "Great American Novel."

River of the Wolves

During the French and Indian Wars, Dave Foster was taken captive in Maine by a Canadian war party. The story of the long, dangerous trek back to Canada, of a winter of enforced idleness in the Indian village during which Dave became a skilled hunter and trapper, and of his eventual escape, all make an historical story.

Courage to command,: A story of the capture of Louisbourg; (Winston adventure books)

"In March of 1745, a fleet of ninety ships set sail from Boston under a cloud-ridden sky, with a stormy sea threatening outside the harbor. They were heading for the jagged coast of Cape Breton Island to stage a surprise assault on the 'impregnable' Fortress of Louisburg. This is the story of that incredible attack, and of Caleb Hatch, a young Boston lad chosen to record the events."

WITH WOLFE IN CANADA A TALE OF THE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR

The struggle between Britain and France for supremacy in the North American continent.

The Seven Years' War (Essential Histories)

The closest thing to total war before World War One, the Seven Years' War was fought in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and India with major consequences for all parties involved. This fascinating book is the first to truly review the grand strategies of the combatants and examine the differing styles of warfare used in the many campaigns. These ranged from the large-scale battles and sieges of the European front to the ambush and skirmish tactics used in the forests of North America. Daniel Marston's engaging narrative is supported by official war papers, personal diaries and memoirs, and official reports.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

When twelve-year-old Mary Jemison and her family are captured by Shawnee raiders, she’s sure they’ll all be killed. Instead, Mary is separated from her siblings and traded to two Seneca sisters, who adopt her and make her one of their own. Mary misses her home, but the tribe is kind to her. She learns to plant crops, make clay pots, and sew moccasins, just as the other members do. Slowly, Mary realizes that the Indians are not the monsters she believed them to be. When Mary is given the chance to return to her world, will she want to leave the tribe that has become her family? This Newbery Honor book is based on the true story of Mary Jemison, the pioneer known as the “White Woman of the Genesee.” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.

Seven Years War Minibooks Included with Lapbook

Also, look at these minibook which go with the lapbook.

  • Wolfe and Montcalm
  • George Washington/Key Events in the Life of George Washington
  • Edward Braddock
  • Chief Pontiac
  • Captive and Captor
  • Coming to Trade
  • Facts at a Glance – When was the war, Where did it take place, Who were some of the key players, Who won the War,
  • French and Indian War – Who fought on which side, How did it begin, What was important about Ohio Country

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Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

June 2, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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Want to put together a quick France unit study? Also, grab more ideas on my best homeschool unit studies page.

The culture, food, art, language, unique architecture, people, and beauty of France lend themselves to a wonderful study.

You can easily adapt for a short study or add on to create a large immersive study.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Grab your favorite books, and a crusty loaf of French bread (recipe below), and let’s pack our bags to cross over the Atlantic Ocean to learn about this elegant and exotic culture.

I have some facts, activities, recipes, and more to help you on your journey.

5 Fabulous French Facts For Your France Unit Study

  • The capital city of France is Paris, and it also happens to be the largest city.
  • France is the largest country in Western Europe.
  • The world’s greatest cycle race, the Tour de France, is more than 100 years old.
  • The national motto of France is Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite, which means-  Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity,
  • Some of the amazing things the French invented were tin cans, the hairdryer, the parachute, the stethoscope, photography, and the hot air balloon.

Also, add some of these fun books and resources.

Books and Resources for Studying About France

Add some of these books and resources to your unit study about France or the French Empire.

Merriam-Webster’s Student Atlas

  • Discover the world’s landforms and bodies of water, the highest and lowest elevations, and learn more about ocean currents, and wind patterns.
  • Thematic maps cover diverse topics such as continental drift, ocean floor, climate, natural resources, and population density.
  • Features up-to-date statistics and global information.

Where Is the Eiffel Tower?

Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world!When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it  ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower. Today it seems impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, which greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it.

Madeline

Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years!Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.

France ABCs: A Book About the People and Places of France (Country ABCs)

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of France.

Who Was Claude Monet?

Claude Monet is considered one of the most influential artists of all time. He is a founder of the French Impressionist art movement, and today his paintings sell for millions of dollars. While Monet was alive, however, his work was often criticized and he struggled financially. With over one hundred black-and-white illustrations, this book unveils a true portrait of the artist!

French Picture Dictionary Coloring Book: Over 1500 French Words and Phrases for Creative & Visual Learners of All Ages (Color and Learn)

You know you’ve never learned French like this before!

Learning a new language is a new way of meeting new people, opening doors in your professional career and attracting fresh opportunities when traveling around the world, as you may know. Spoken by over 280million people all over the world, French is the fifth most spoken language on the planet, so learning it will blow up your social and business circles!

The Everything Kids' Learning French Book: Fun exercises to help you learn francais

Bonjour, mon ami! So, you want to learn French but don't know where to start? Start ici, with The Everything Kids' Learning French Book. Inside, you'll find simple exercises, fun facts, tips on pronunciation, and popular phrases that enable you to read and speak French in no time at all.

LEGO Architecture Paris Skyline Building Kit with Eiffel Tower and The Louvre

  • Celebrate Architecture - LEGO Architecture sets celebrate the world of architecture, design, and history through the medium of the LEGO brick, ideal for travel enthusiasts
  • Relaxing Building Experience - This LEGO set is designed for adults and kids aged 12+, providing a rewarding and relaxing building experience, perfect for home or office décor

100 PICS France Game | Kids Games

PLAY 100 PICS FRANCE: Keep your kids entertained with our card games! 100 PICS is a fun game that can teach your children about the beautiful country of France! Perfect for family game night at home or on the go to take as a vacation essential.

Next, look at some of these hands-on ideas.

France Unit Study Hands-on Activities and Resources

  • Paint your own version of the Eiffel Tower in watercolor or sketch it out in chalk pastels.
Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread
  • France Mini Books are ideal for younger learners with simple pictures to color and a little info on landmarks, food, and symbols.
  • Taste test some authentic treats from France. Grab this French Gourmet Snack Mix – Snacks From France.
  • Unit Study: French Revolution + Free Storming the Bastille Game
  • France STEM Challenges.
  • Learn a few words or more with the Duolingo App
  • Make Fun Edible Eiffel Tower
  • Try making a delicious crusty loaf of French Bread with the recipe below!
  •  Make a Sun King Fun Medallion – Louis XIV, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King, was King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715
  • Free Homeschool History Cards – French and Indian War
  • 15 Hands-on History Ideas for Kids Studying the French and Indian War
  • French Revolution Unit Study + Free Copywork
  • If you have a child who loves LEGO and everything about France you should grab a Paris Skyline LEGO set to complete as you work through your unit study
  • Print this free French Matching Game
  • Listen to some French Music to compare to what you listen to, and see if you can figure out any of the words, or what the song means.
  • If you love the book, Madeline, make your own little yellow hat.
  • Work in some STEM with an Eiffel Tower Craft.
Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Also, watch a few videos to make the experience a little more real, to show day-to-day life, landmarks, food, and more.

  • France for Kids – an amazing and quick video about life in France – on YouTube to
  • France Culture | Fun Facts About France – YouTube
  • The Animated History of France – YouTube
  • All About France | Fun Facts about France – YouTube

More About the Life, Geography, and History of France

Additionally, look at some more fun facts about everyday life in France.

  • Grapes are grown in France to make wine.
  • Wine is drunk with most meals in France.
  • Some of the famous wines grown in France are beaujolais, burgundy, and sauternes.

And some of the foods eaten in France are:

  • fish, sea urchins, shrimp, snails, clams, mussels, lobster
  • roast beef, turkey, goose, boar, quail, lamb, chicken,
  • cheese like camembert, brie, boursin,
  • all types of bread
  • pates, goose liver,
  • pastries like tartlets, pies, eclairs, petit fours, Napoleons,

France is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, the Alps, and the Pyrenes.

The French geography is composed of low lying plains, plateaus, and older mountains or massifs.

Vocabulary Words About France or French Empire

  • absolutism – A political theory that absolute power should be vested in one or more rulers.
  • Huguenot – A member of the French Reformed communion in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  • bourgeoisie – Members of the middle class.
  • bastille – A prison or jail.
  • aristocracy – Government by a small privileged class.
Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Also, look at this post 8 France Crafts For Kids And Make Fun Vocabulary Bracelets.

More Best Homeschool Unit Studies

  • Free Greek Mythology Unit Study and Greece Lapbook & Fun Hands on LEGO Zeus
  • How Do Sharks Float STEM Activity Free Shark Unit Study & Notebooking Pages
  • Free Homeschool Chicken Unit Study and Anatomy of an Egg Felt Activity & Worksheet
  • How to Incorporate Subjects into a Fun Homeschool Cooking Unit Study
  • Volcano Unit Study and Fun Apple Volcano
  • Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity
  • Charlotte’s Web Homeschool Unit Study and Fun Hands-on Ideas
  • Homeschool Unit Study Ideas | Lewis and Clark Exploration Lapbook
  • Mushroom Unit Study and Kids Learning Activities
  • Little House on The Prairie Unit Study and Fun Punched Tin Lantern

Finally, look at how to make french bread.

France Unit Study Easy French Bread Recipe

You will need:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 Tablespoons oil-vegetable or olive
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 packet or 2 ¼ teaspoons rapid-rise instant yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of salt

Begin by stirring in sugar into the water until dissolved in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Add yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Stir in oil, half of the flour, and salt.

Put the dough hook on the mixer and mix until just combined, add flour a little at a time until it is all mixed in.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Remove from the mixing bowl and form into a ball, kneading it into shape.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Place the ball into a pre-oiled bowl, swirl it around once or twice, and then flip the dough so that all sides are oiled.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Roll bread into a rectangular shape and then pinch the ends to form a long football shape.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Transfer the bread loaf to a pre-greased pan.

Score the bread by creating a shallow angled slice across the top 3-4 times.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

Cover and let rise on the pan for 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crusty.

Free Quick France Unit Study and Make Easy French Bread

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Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

October 31, 2022 | 3 Comments
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The Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series has so many topics in one book. If your child is loving the Geronimo Stilton books, your child will love making a fun Eiffel Tower.

In Geronimo Stilton No Time To Lose The Fifth Journey Through Time Geronimo jumps from Napoleon’s Time to the Vikings’ Time and finally to King Solomon’s time in the Whisker Wafter time machine.

We are going to ride with him to France to Napoleon’s Court for his coronation ceremony to crown him as emperor of France.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

And then we will work on a hands-on activity which combines several areas of stem.

  • technology
  • engineering
  • math
  • art and
  • some history, and geography as we learn about a famous French landmark.

Geronimo Stilton Hands-on Literature

As usual these great Geronimo Stilton adventures take you through the clothing of the time periods in the books.

No Time To Lose (Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time #5) is no exception.

You get to meet interesting historical figures like Napoleon and Josephine, and your kids learn so much about history through an entertaining little chapter.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Was the Eiffel Tower part of the landscape when Napoleon charged through?

No, but it was built to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution at the World’s Fair.

While it is not a part of the story it is unarguably one of the most famously identifiable landmarks in the world.

Too, this is a great way to introduce a timeline to learn about events before, during, and after the French Revolution.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Also, you’ll love my French Revolution Unit Study and Lapbook to go with this craft.

6 Hands-on Activities for Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series

Then, look at these 6 ways to enhance the book and timer period about the French Empire.

  1. Pull up a world map online, check out the map on your wall, or use an atlas to help your child identify France.
  2. Give them a hands- activity like this Edible Eiffel Tower to make.
  3. Learn a few words in French – Bonjour-Hello, Au Revoir- Goodbye, Merci- Thank You, Oui- Yes and Non- No
  4. Check out a few French artists through their paintings online or in a book.
  5. Free Storming the Bastille Game
  6. Learn About the Geography of France by Creating A Solar Oven

French Empire Hands-on Activity

First, before I get to the directions I want to say you should definitely let your kids learn through trial and error in making this edible Eiffel Tower.

This is a great learning experience but I do want to give you a few tips that we learned along the process that will make it a little bit easier for you. 

We originally set out to make our Eiffel Tower with just the cookies and the frosting which was not a strong enough glue. 

Definitely, include toothpicks as well as anything else you think might be helpful for the building process and then let your child experiment with what works and what doesn’t. 

Second, I found the sugar wafers cut very nicely with a butter knife but they make a huge mess from the minute they leave the package.

I’m talking worse than those little green packages of granola bars that leave crumbs everywhere.

I highly recommend you do this somewhere that is easily swept up or possibly even outside.

Will it be perfect? No it won’t, but remember momma, that’s okay the goal here is for them to learn and most importantly have fun while figuring it out.

Add these Safari Ltd Around the World figurines to your collection.

They can be used as art inspiration like for the Eiffel Tower, in sensory bins and dioramas, and so much more.

Build a Fun Edible Eiffel Tower

You will need:

  • Vanilla sugar wafers
  • Frosting
  • Plastic or metal butter knife
  • Toothpicks, skewers, etc…
  • Plate, cookie sheet or other base
Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Next, the directions to make this fun craft Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series

This is an activity where you want your kid to be in the lead.

Let them solve with as little support as possible.

Try to keep your help as open ended as possible by forming it into a question.

  • I see your tower is leaning, what do you think you could do to help that?
  • You did a great job on the base, what is your next step going to be?

That being said I will give you a few tips and things that worked for us to share with your child to help them get started.

Dip both ends of your cookies in the frosting to help hold it into the base and each other as you secure it. 

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Start by making the base with 4 cookies in each corner.

Using another cookie in between is a good way to measure equal distances between the corners.

I found the easiest way to do this was to carefully press a toothpick through two, slide them apart to the ends and bend them slightly to get an angle. Two made a stronger connection.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Then build your “platform”.

This is easily done by piercing two wafers through the sides at each end like this.

Place it on top of the angled corners and secure.

You can then “wrap” cookies all around the side or just leave the platform depending on your little one’s level.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Repeat the same steps and cut your cookies slightly smaller for each level to create the tall tapering look. Use lots of toothpicks.

This is what happened before we started using lots of toothpicks to secure everything- a great lesson in why the strength of the foundation and each subsequent level to support your structure is so important.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Continue building all the way up as high as your child wants to go.

They will find after a certain point it will not hold well. Another great lesson they can learn on their own by doing.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Here is what your final structure may look like.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

Finally, look at these other Geronimo Stilton books.

Other Geronimo Stilton Chapter Book Activities

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  • The Curse of The Cheese Pyramid Barbie Mummy
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For younger children or those who may become too frustrated due to coordination or learning challenges you may just choose to let them copy the Eiffel Tower on a flat surface.

You can still talk about the structure, the shape, what makes the Eiffel tower strong, etc.

Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Series Fifth Journey Fun Eiffel Tower

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