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This amazing Daniel Boone Explorer lapbook is such a fun lapbook. It can go with a study of colonial period, American Revolution or French and Indian War. I have many more lapbooks on my Homeschool Lapbookspage.
Daniel Boone is one of the most famous figures in American history, a legendary frontiersman, hunter and explorer credited with opening up the area now known as Kentucky to settlers.
And I especially love this excerpt from a 1910 article by Genealogy Bank.
“He found more profit in the woods than in tilling the soil, and for months at a time he was away hunting beaver, otter, bear, deer, wolves and wildcats.
Garbed in hunting shirt of deerskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, and with powder horn, bullet pouch, scalping knife and tomahawk, the world afforded him plenty.
The bare ground or the bushes furnished him a bed, and the sky was his canopy. His skill with a gun or in throwing a tomahawk was marvelous. Of Indian fighting he had enough to satisfy.”
5 Benefits of History Lapbooks
But first, there are many benefits to using history lapbooks.
If a child learns visually, a lapbook helps to cement important events in time.
Hands-on learners grasp history points when they interact with mine timelines or maps placed in the lapbook
Because minibooks can be placed in any order in the lapbooks, they can be placed in sequential order if you want your child to understand events
Not all children do well with trying to memorize facts. So, by opening, closing, and folding the minibooks constantly, kids have an interactive way to relate to the historical facts.
Lastly, lapbooks can be as large or as small as your child wants. If the topic has several events or persons, create more flaps. If you want to focus on a narrow topic then your lapbook adjusts to just the right amount of information for your learner.
However, add some more facts about Daniel Boone’s life to your study or lapbook.
Look below for more facts because he was the ultimate explorer.
Daniel Boone Explorer
First, Daniel Boone, a famous hunter from North Carolina, opened up a road through the forest, from the mountains of Eastern Tennessee to the Kentucky River.
It was called the “Wilderness Road,” and over it thousands of emigrants went into Kentucky to settle. Boone, with others, built the fort at Boonesboro, Kentucky, and went there to live
In his long, adventurous life, Boone was an officer in the American Revolutionary War, a captive of the Shawnees, who later adopted him into their tribe.
Also, he was a successful politician.
It was said that when he died in 1820 that all of America mourned.
Lastly, look below at how to grab this free lapbook.
How to Get the Free Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook 15 page download
Finally, how to grab the free lapbook. It’s a subscriber freebie.
That means when you sign up to follow me, you get access my subscribers library and this freebie.
However, not all my freebies are in the library (wink).
I like to keep up to date with what is valuable to you so I can give you more because some freebies you must sign up again on the form below even if you are already a follower.
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Today, I have 18 American history board games which breathe life into your history teaching. You’ll love the other history gamesI have too.
I am a big fan of gameschooling.
No matter what your homeschooling style is, gameschooling can add a fun element which helps kids retain more than just facts.
Playing American history games can help them gain an understanding of the why, how, where, when, and who of history through learning geography, trivia, strategy, and general information.
Today we are focusing on some American history board games to add to your homeschool day.
I have drawn deep from the Amazon well and found games to cover quite a few major periods of American history and they’re ones we’ve used too.
From the first people that set sail on the soil of the new world to revolutions, Civil War within America, westward expansion to a cover up at the Watergate hotel, your kids will love them.
American History Games
You can play them at home as a supplement to your history lessons or in place of a lesson some days for a fun break.
They are a great tool for co-op days as well.
And small card games can be great for waiting at restaurants or doctor’s offices.
Additionally, look at some of the topics your child can learn about.
Political History
Social History
Economic History
Religious History
Diplomatic History
Art History
Women’s History
Science/Medicine History
Food History
Environmental History
Then there are academic skills as well. Look at this list below.
reading fluency
comprehension
problem solving skills
critical thinking, reasoning
self regulation
verbal communication skills
increased vocabulary
social skills, patience, resilience, logic,
and a lot more skills that come with board game play whether its trivia, strategy, or role playing.
Did I also mention that a lot of these games below will also teach civics, geography, math and science? Yes! yes!
Other Fun History Games Resources
Too, look at these other fun history games resources:
FUN FACTS: Get ready for a fun card game that teaches about famous discoveries, people of the Revolution, and African Americans in history! This kids card game makes learning history fun for all ages!
FUN FACTS: The American Revolution was a serious time in history when thirteen colonies joined together to break away from the British Empire. In this kids card game, adults and kids can have fun learning the history of our great North America! Topics include Life before the war, Heroes, and the Battle for the Sea.
FUN FACTS: History can be a tough subject to make fun for some children. The Civil War card game takes fun facts beyond dates and timelines to make it an interesting and engaging subject to learn about. Famous Battles, Heroes, and 'Life As..' topics make this a fun kids card game.
A simple deck of cards for playing whatever card game you like but this one features American historical figures and comes with a book to tell about each. But you can use these for other things too…Can’t decide who to learn about next? Draw a card to pick. Take out one of each figure and have your child line them up in timeline order. Call out a historical fact about one of the figures and have your child flash the matching person.
Fifty-two portraits adorn these 55 cards of this stately deck. The four suits are periods of U.S. History-Colonial, Federal, Civil War and Frontier. These include a detailed biographical booklet and rules for various card games.
FUN PARTY GAME: American Trivia features two-sided cards, with 1,000 questions that cover five categories: Geography, History, Pop Culture, Sports, and General trivia. Making this a great party game that can be played by a wide range of ages.
STRATEGY GAME: Build your tracks across the United States in this fast-paced and strategic board game. Connect iconic North American cities across a map of the 20th-century USA and build your train routes to earn points
A very important part of history was the Underground Railroad, players of this cooperative game become abolitionists raising money and helping escaped slaves to freedom.
Learn about the events, the people, and the politics of one of the biggest presidential scandals in history in this two player card game. One player is the Nixon Administration and the other is a journalist gathering evidence.
MADE FOR ALL AGES - This fun card game is designed for the whole family. It's perfect for bonding with kids, chlidren, teens, adults and grand parents. Bust it out during a reunion and watch everyone dive in! Perfect family games for kids 4 and up!
For the child that is wild about military history this is a great strategy game that you will want to add to your collection. Lead your little troupe of plastic army men to battle with accurate historical terrain and objectives.
Is there anything they haven’t made into a Monopoly game? Properties are named after famous battles and there are WWII facts on the backs of the property cards as well.
The Colonists is a strategy game where you work to establish and develop a new colony. While it does not specifically teach about American Colonies it gives a good understanding of what was needed for one.
In the face of the political instability and financial turmoil of the American Revolution, only one individual always came out on top: Alexander Hamilton. Pit your survival instincts and spending savvy against all the founding fathers (and mothers) in this historic action card game whose simple objective is as old as Ameritocracy itself: get all the money or die trying.
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Today, I have thirteen amazing ideas for fun gifts for kids who love history. Whether you’re looking for one to go with ancient civilizations or current history, you’ll love these gift ideas.
Do you have a child or adult in your life who can’t get enough history in their life? Maybe it’s you?
Whether it be ancient history, modern history, world or local, you’re sure to find an idea on this list.
I have curated a list of 13 history related items for you to make gift giving to your favorite historian a little bit easier.
Too, if you have a hands-on learner, then history games, stories, and even old letters bring history to life.
Besides gifts, you can use these ideas in your every day homeschool.
History Gifts for Kids
Before I had hands-on learners, I used only worksheets to learn about history.
However, I quickly learned that my kids were not remembering what we were learning.
So, not only did I switch my curriculum to Story of the World starting in first grade, I also added in history games.
Colorful and full of information this has been a staple for history reference in our homeschool but it makes a great gift for any kid that loves delving into the past!
You can find info on the first humans, dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt, the Aztec Empire, the First World War, Medieval times, and a whole lot more.
I love a hot cup of tea with honey and think the fact that these 6 loose leaf teas that come in pretty tins were actually researched and are teas that were found to have been dumped into the Boston Harbor in 1773.
They make a thoughtful gift that will be enjoyed for its historical reference and its delicious flavor and aroma as well. Pair with a historically patterned tea cup and you have an amazing and winning gift.
If you or your favorite history buff are like me and miss getting real mail, besides bills, this subscription letter service makes opening the mailbox a lot more fun-at least once a week.
You can opt for 3 months, 6 months, or a full year of it. They cover historical events from 1600 to 1960, everything from presidents to voting rights, the Civil War to American Expansion.
They are real letters, written by a variety of famous historical figures and some eyewitnesses to histories greatest events on beautiful parchment paper or fine cotton paper. I love a gift that keeps on giving and doesn’t end right after its opened.
If your history person loves history and board games this gift was tailor made for them.
It covers from the start of civilization right up the 20th century.
Use strategy, cunning, and your civilizations best attributes to defeat the opponent.
I would recommend this for adults or older precocious teenage history lovers as the rules are bit harder to master then some games. My teen loves complicated role playing games so I know he could handle this one and it is definitely on our gameschooling wish list!
These replicas of historical documents make a great framed gift to adorn office walls, hallways, homeschool spaces, or living rooms. Place them in a pretty wooden frame to protect and enhance the display and they make a great gift for anyone.
This set is less than $15 and includes the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights.
We are studying Government this year in our homeschool and I just ordered a set and some frames to hang them in our homeschool space ( the living room).
As an avid coffee drinker and a history loving homeschool mom this one appeals to me on several levels- practicality, history reference, and funny mom humor.
Gift it on its own or add it to the Boston Tea Party bundle above and tickle someone's historical funny bone and warm their heart!
I am always a big fan of DK books and of course anything from the Smithsonian is going to be chock full of great artifacts with amazing photos and loads of information.
It covers from 20,000 BC to present times and highlights well known and not so well known pieces from history.
Great coffee table book for your home and makes an inviting read for your homeschooler!
Now for the much younger historians in your life. These have been a favorite in my household for years. Since Pre K days we have used them in sensory bins and dramatic play.
I have used them when strewing and learning about a particular topic, and they have been wonderful additions to dioramas and even in fairy gardens with a historical theme.
We have created our own board games using the figurines from everything from the civil war theme to the wild west.
FAMILY TRIVIA GAME: Was the light bulb invented before or after glasses? In Timeline Inventions, you can learn the answer to this question and many more all while having fun! Each card has a different invention and on the opposite side of the card is the date it was invented. It's up to you to figure out when each even takes place
FUN EDUCATIONAL GAME: Players start with one randomly drawn card in the middle of the table to form the timeline. On your turn, you place a card before or after it depending on when you think this happened. Leave the card in place if you are correct or discard it and draw a new one if you’re wrong. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins
These 22 famous Texans notebooking pages can be added to a unit study about Texas. You could use the Texans notebooking pages for a famous people study too.
I’ve created 11 Texans notebooking pages which have 2 Texans on each page so your child can notebook about 22 famous Texans.
In addition, I’ve created two sets of notebooking pages. The first set is editable and the second set has lines for handwriting. You decide best how to use them with your kids.
Some kids need more practice handwriting, other kids need to type. Again, it’s the same set with two different options. You get both options in the one download.
22 Famous Texans Notebooking Pages
Look at these 22 famous Texans on each page and in addition where possible, I have a link or two to help you kick off your unit study with a heap of Texan-ness.
Here in Texas, our homeschool state law states the curriculum must include the five basic subjects of reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics and good citizenship.
Good citizenship is similar to civics so you can include these notebooking pages toward your goal of covering Texas history.
