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Free Lapbook Napoleon Bonaparte for Kids Who Love Hands-on History

January 24, 2026 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free lapbook Napoleon Bonaparte for kids who love history. Also, you’ll love my other Homeschool Lapbooks – Powerful Tools For Mastery Learning on my page.

Too, look at my page French Revolution 1789 – 1799 Unit Study & Lapbook for more ideas.

And lapbooks turn reading and research into an interactive project that helps kids actually remember what they learn.

Plus, with this Napoleon Bonaparte lapbook you can combine history, geography, writing, and critical thinking.

Free Lapbook Napoleon Bonaparte for Kids Who Love Hands-on History

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of those historical figures who feels larger than life.

Napoleon shaped Europe in ways your child still sees reflected in history today.

A Napoleon unit study is ideal to do together because his life naturally invites discussion and critical thinking.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

First, look at these books about Bonaparte.

5 Napoleon Bonaparte Books for Kids

Add some of these books about Napoleon Bonaparte to your home library or to use as a spine for a unit study.

Napoleon Bonaparte: Biography

"Napoleon Bonaparte" by John S. C. Abbott is a biography of one of the most famous and controversial figures of European history. The book provides a detailed account of Napoleon's life and achievements, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his rise to power as one of the most powerful emperors in European history.

The book begins with a description of Napoleon's early life, including his education and military training. It then goes on to describe his rise to power, including his military victories and political maneuvering. The book also delves into Napoleon's personal life, including his relationships with his family and mistresses, as well as his health problems and eventual downfall.

The story of Napoleon

First published in 1906, The Story of Napoleon presents historian H. E. Marshall’s vivid narrative portrait of a man whose ambition reshaped Europe. Writing in her signature storytelling style—lively, accessible, and rich with dramatic detail—Marshall guides readers through the milestones of Napoleon Bonaparte’s meteoric rise and eventual downfall:

Who Was Napoleon?

Learn more about Napoleon Bonaparte, the decorated French military leader who conquered much of Europe in the early nineteenth century.Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. But he found his life's calling after graduating from military school. Napoleon went on to become a brilliant military strategist and the emperor of France. In addition to greatly expanding the French empire, Napoleon also created many laws, which are still encoded in legal systems around the world.

Napoleon and the Napoleonic Wars

Follows Napoleon Bonaparte from his origins as a lowly soldier to his rise to military power and his conquest of Europe.

Napoleon (A Wicked History)

The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a
sweetheart.

Then look at some hands-on activities about the French way of life and history.

MORE ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE FRENCH EMPIRE

Also, look at what you get in this download of the Napoleon Bonaparte lapbook.

Napoleon as Emperor
Battles & War
Napoleon’s Character Traits
The World of Napoleon Bonaparte
Before and After the French Revolution
Meet Napoleon Bonaparte

Also you can add minibooks of your own. For example, read about Napoleon’s early life and create a timeline mini-book, cover his downfall, exile, and death, and write whether his legacy was a hero or tyrant.

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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

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

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.

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

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

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

Ladle ¼ cup of the mixture into a hot nonstick pan

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.

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.

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.

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

Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French Revolution

October 26, 2023 | 2 Comments
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I have a free French Revolution lapbook. Also, look at my page Homeschool Lapbooks – Powerful Tools For Mastery Learning and my page French Revolution 1789 – 1799 Unit Study & Lapbook for more ideas.

Sometimes I feel like we are slow go on our lapbooks, but we sure did savor our French Revolution lapbook. Too, I chose a lot of reading on this unit study for the boys so we took a little longer on it.

Free Fun Lapbook for Kids About the French Revolution

So today, I finish up by sharing books 8,9, and 10 which are What is the Reign of Terror? What is the Directory? and What is the Sans-Cullotte?

They are mini flip books that go in the center of the lapbook.

I like to use as much of the room as I can in the lapbook and the page too, but I don’t worry as much about how many minibooks to add as I do the content, the shape and how much information I think we will include in them.

That is why it’s easy to share them with you as I plod along and create them for my boys. Sometimes I plan ahead on my lapbooks and line out the minibooks, but this kind of project is one where we read and then do.

I did manage to get all three minibooks on one sheet of paper this time as well as the inside information pages.

You know how I feel about giving you a bunch of blank pages on lapbooks. Can you say useless?

I am being bad this morning because there are some great lapbooks with blank pages, but I would rather have a bit of information in case I’m tight on time with my schedule.

Then I can decide whether I want my kids to add our own research or use some facts given.

I figure you might like that same option too which is why I always try to include a bit of information on the subject.

I hope you can use this lapbook.

More Activities About the French Revolution

Next, add some of these books we loved reading set before, during, or after the French Revolution.

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

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

In Search of Honor

Scaramouche

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

The Lacemaker and the Princess

French Revolution Lapbook Minibooks

Next, look at the minibooks which come in this free download.

Beethoven and the Revolution
The Guillotine – The French Terror
Timeline of Events Leading up the French Revolution
3 Estates – French Society
Causes of the French Revolution layered book
Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI
What is the Directory, What is the Reign of Terror and What is the Sans Culottes

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Unit Study: French Revolution + Free Storming the Bastille Game

October 23, 2022 | 16 Comments
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This French Revolution board game is so much fun. Also, look at my free French Revolution 1789 – 1799 Unit Study & Lapbook. And you’ll love grabbing more ideas for history games on my page.

Plodding along, we have started out next unit study which is the French Revolution.

Unit Study: French Revolution + Free Storming the Bastille Game

Mr. Awesome needs to cover some more European history during his high school years and so this a great topic to cover for older kids.

Too, sickness has hit our family early and everybody has had a touch of the crud this whole week. Crazy that we all get sick at the same time.

So knowing that the French Revolution is not a topic exactly easy to explain to younger children and because all of us are still recovering from the coughing junk, I made a board game about the French Revolution that they both could play.

This way they both have an introduction to this time period.

I can’t pry them away from the fireplace when they play games either.

I guess they think the ultimate luxury for at home learning is sitting by the fireplace because that is their go to place (even in the summer). I give up and let them play where they want to now.

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About the French Revolution Board Game

Just to let you know I made the game really big.

However, you can print it on regular size paper or print it poster size (4 separate pages under your print settings).

We printed it on regular size paper because I can’t store anything now

By making it large, I could print it on 4 pages when we decided to play again.

Normally, I like to start our unit studies with a real aloud from books written about that time period like A Tale of Two Cities or Les Miserables.

But again, my time has been short lately, so I have found a nice abridged audio reading of A Tale of Two Cities that the boys could listen to.

Click here to listen Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities.“

The boys can’t miss hearing the popular phrase: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, . . .” I love the whole opening paragraph of that book.

Also, you’ll love these other fun history games.

More Fun History Games

Other French Revolution Resources

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French Revolution Minibooks

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I wanted to give you my next minibooks on our French Revolution Unit Study. Also, look at my page French Revolution 1789 – 1799 Unit Study & Lapbook.

We have been milking this unit study out a bit because of the reading involved and I have been doing some more packing for our move too.

So today, I have minibooks 6 and 7 ready which are minibooks on Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI.

Because there is an abundance of information about these famous historical characters, I didn’t add any information about them.

This is a pretty easy research project for even your middleschooler.

So now, at this point, we have 7 mini books and I think I can squeeze into a few more. We need something about Napoleon Bonaparte too. So download the minibooks below.

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French Revolution Lapbook Minibooks

Next, look at the minibooks which come in this free download.

Beethoven and the Revolution
The Guillotine – The French Terror
Timeline of Events Leading up the French Revolution
3 Estates – French Society
Causes of the French Revolution layered book
Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI
What is the Directory, What is the Reign of Terror and What is the Sans Culottes

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BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

MORE ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE FRENCH EMPIRE

HOW TO GET THE FREE NAPOLEON BONAPARTE LAPBOOK

French Revolution Books for Kids

Timeline of The French Revolution

French Revolution Resources and Hands-On Activities

French Revolution Recipe Project: Easy Crepes

More Activities About the French Revolution

French Revolution Lapbook Minibooks

How to Get the Free Lapbook

About the French Revolution Board Game

More Fun History Games

Other French Revolution Resources

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