Colonial America Activities

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Colonial America

Folk Arts

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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…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Colonial America

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Pilgrims

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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,…

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Colonial America

Pilgrims

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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…

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Native Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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Thanksgiving Placemats

Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Pilgrim Rebus

Solving rebus puzzles will reinforce Pilgrim-related vocabulary.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Hasty Pudding

In this social studies activity, children learn a recipe from Colonial times.

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Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Food

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Of Plymouth Plantation

Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…

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Literature

Colonization

Reading Instruction

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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…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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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…

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Grammar

Colonial America

Language Arts and Writing

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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,…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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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…

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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…

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Colonial 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…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Colonial Rhymes

Colonial life is reviewed in this puzzle.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Colonial Hidden Meanings

Colonial terms are hidden in these word puzzles.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social 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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Surfin' the Colonies

State nicknames are reviewed in this worksheet about the original thirteen colonies.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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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…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Pilgrim Dot-to-Dot

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on the Mayflower.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

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Colonial Schools

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on schools in Colonial times.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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