Colonial America Activities Resources
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Designing a Quilt Pattern
Students will create and color a one-patch quilt design based upon the regular hexagon. This is a great arts & crafts…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaFolk Arts -
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Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Use this pattern to make three-cornered hats. This arts & crafts project is fun to use when studying Colonial Times,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaPilgrims -
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Paper Weavings
Students learn to make weavings out of paper or cloth to mimic the activities of women from Colonial times. This is a…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaPilgrims -
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History of Thanksgiving
Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the history of Thanksgiving is paired with…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Colonial America -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction -
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Hasty Pudding
In this social studies activity, children learn a recipe from Colonial times.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaFood -
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Pilgrim Rebus
Solving rebus puzzles will reinforce Pilgrim-related vocabulary.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Make a Dried Bouquet
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Thanksgiving Placemats
Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…SubjectsColonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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A Pilgrim Conversation Rubric
Use this rubric with the "Pilgrim Conversation" lesson plan, a fun activity to explore when studying American history…Subjects:GrammarColonial AmericaLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during Colonial times. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Enrich class time during the Thanksgiving holiday season by encouraging your students to use the Internet for research,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Colonial Schools
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on schools in Colonial times.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Pilgrim Dot-to-Dot
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on the Mayflower.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryColonial America -
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Then and Now
This printable social studies activity focuses on comparing Colonial Times to the present. You can use this activity…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Colonial Rhymes
Colonial life is reviewed in this puzzle.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Colonial Hidden Meanings
Colonial terms are hidden in these word puzzles.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Boston Tea Party
Review the events of the Boston Tea Party with this puzzle. Students are given clues to answer the questions about…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Surfin' the Colonies
State nicknames are reviewed in this worksheet about the original thirteen colonies.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Colonial American Leaders Scavenger Hunt Activity
This Colonial America activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn…Subjects:Colonial America -
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Colonial America Geography Scavenger Hunt
This Colonial America activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryColonial America