Young adventurers can learn about the settling of America while enjoying activities like stitching a sampler, pitching horseshoes, making an almanac, churning butter, and more.
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Kindergarten-Grade 6?Colonial American life comes to life in this attractive and easy-to-use book. Dozens of illustrated activities follow a brief introduction to early Americans and their daily lives. Throughout the book, small text boxes add interesting tidbits, such as the definition of "pilgrim" and why the English "drank out of their boots." The activities are divided into eight chapters: "Sailing and Settling," "Clothes and More," "Home Sweet Home," "Dinnertime," "Everyday Life," "Arts and Crafts," "School and Learning," and "Fun and Games." The projects include recipes, games, crafts, and gardening. Kids can learn how to tie knots, bake hardtack, make a braided rug, or dip candles. The instructions are clearly written and include informative line drawings and appropriate warnings for adult assistance.?Paula A. Kiely, Milwaukee Public Library, WI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Gr. 4^-6. This wide-ranging guide offers ideas and instructions for activities related to colonial America, along with a smattering of information about the colonies. Projects include tying sailors' knots, steaming clams, learning colonial manners, dyeing a shirt, stitching a sampler, and playing leapfrog. Some of the activities lead children to a fuller understanding of the era, while others (making liquid soap from scraps of bar soap) seem rather tenuously connected to that time and place. With 66 projects, recipes, and games, the coverage is broad rather than deep. Students and teachers may want to use this for ideas, then look to more detailed sources for better instruction in skills such as knitting (done here with pencils), quilt making, or planting a garden. Carolyn Phelan
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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By Sally Turney (Angleton, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World (A Kid's Guide series) (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book to use with a unit on colonial life. I teach second grade and found the activities easy to understand, with a minimal amount of preparation needed. There are so many activities that you can pick from with everything from games to food covered. Everything is well-organized in a way that makes sense for lesson preparation. The activities are easily adapted to fit the needs of all elementary grade levels. For parents wishing to enrich their children's lives, I highly recommend this book---especially if you are planning a trip to Colonial Williamsburg or Plymouth Plantation.
33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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Could be a bit more authentic,
This review is from: Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World (A Kid's Guide series) (Paperback)
While there is no doubt to the value of Carlson's books, I have been slightly disapointed with some of the authenticity. ( Example: New World Cocoa Mix is made with nondairy creamer and powered chocolate drink mix--like Quik. These are not items EVER found in colonial times so the "recreation" of the drink is not much of a learning experience) Try David C King's American Kids in History series (Colonial Days) for a more realistic items.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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great pre-school / elementary school / homeschool unit,
By JoAnn Hopes (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World (A Kid's Guide series) (Paperback)
I teach pre-school and was able to build an entire unit with this book. So did the art teacher!!! Very interesting and easy to use recipes and crafts. I am craft "challanged" and was able to complete them, so this book is not advanced. Great for homeschooling and involved Moms. This book is easy to read. Includes a historical timeline in the beginning of the book,along with facts about the colonial times. Informative and fun.
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"What would you say if your parents told you they were taking you to an unknown land called the New World, where strange and unusual animals and plants lived?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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New World, Native North Americans, Revolutionary War, Utensils Mixing, New England, United States of America, Utensils Large, Church of England, King of England New!
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"What would you say if your parents told you they were taking you to an unknown land called the New World, where strange and unusual animals and plants lived?" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
craft supply stores, fabric glue Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New World, Native North Americans, Revolutionary War, Utensils Mixing, New England, United States of America, Utensils Large, Church of England, King of England New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Discovering America: Journeys in Search of the New World by Timothy Jacobsen in Back Matter
- Arts of the Sailor by Hervey Garret Smith in Back Matter
- Social Life in Old New England by Mary C. Crawford in Back Matter
- What You Should Know About the American Flag by Earl P. Williams in Back Matter
- Thank You (Small Wonders Series) by Adventure Publications in Back Matter
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- Clothes in Colonial America (Welcome Books: Colonial America) by Mark Thomas in Back Matter
- Home Learning Year by Year: How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through High School by Rebecca Rupp on page 167
- Thanksgiving: Dozens of Instant and Irresistible Ideas and Activities to Teach about the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, and Thanksgiving f (Fresh and Fun Ideas) by Kathleen Hollenbeck on page 1
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