Homeschool Spring Interactive Notebooks
History: Everything has a History, A Bundle of Resource!
By Gail Hennessey
EVERYTHING HAS A HISTORY:
A BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Use these resource to share with kids that history is all around us. This topic would be a great beginning of the year or end of the year activity. An activity I used to to with my students had the students writing a paragraph on their favorite childhood toy. What was it? Why was it important to you? What did it look like? What happened to it. This got the discussion started that even THEY have a personal history. I shared my Pinkie, a stuffed dog, that was my very favorite childhood toy( which I still have).
NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.
Bundle Includes:
Everything has a History…Even Candy!
Everything has a History…Even Chewing Gum!
Everything has a History…Even Shoes!
Everything has a History…Even Peanut!
Everything has a History…Even Football(Soccer)
Everything has a History…Even Tulips(Reading Activity)
Everything has a History…Even Pretzels(Reading Activity)
Everything has a History…The Past Shapes Our Present(Reading Activity)
History of TULIPS, A Reading Passage(Spring)
By Gail Hennessey
With spring, comes the sprouting of tulips. Tulips have a very interesting history. Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history.
Reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key.
Fun/informative reading activity.
Possible Interactive Notebook Activity.
The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history!History of Candy: A Webquest
Check out my newest in the series: Everything Has a History...even chewing Gum: History of Chewing Gum!
Check out my History of Shoes! Everything Has A History, even SHOES!
Check out my History of Peanuts! Learn about the history of the Peanut**Learn about the History of the Peanut**
**April 26th is National Pretzel Day!**Use this reading passage to show students that everything has a history, even pretzels! The resource includes a reading passage, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about pretzels. For example: Baldies are what saltless pretzels are called! There is also a short map skill activity to show students the location of where pretzels originated. There are comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities and links.The History of Pretzels!
Reading Passages:
George Washington and the Camel
Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”
John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim
Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese
Sojourner Truth
Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas
Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore
Barry(Battle of Cowpens)
Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History
Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)
Hanno: Phoenician Explorer
Ramses the Great
Hatshepsut
Hammurabi
Alexander the Great
Aesop
Socrates
Hannibal
Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician
Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)
Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)
Julius Caesar
Archimedes
Sparticus
Diocles
Joan of Arc
Phillis Wheatley
Mary Anning
Caroline Herschel
Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist
Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)
Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)
Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels
History of Pretzels
History of Marshmallows
History of Tulips
Snowmen in History
History of April Fools’ Day
Great Wall of China
Eiffel Tower
Ayres Rock(Uluru)
Taj Mahal
Travel to Iceland
Travel to Greece
Travel to Japan
By Inspired By MlG
Captivate Young Minds with the Bug-Themed Activities Bundle!
Spark curiosity and a love for learning with our comprehensive Bug-Themed Activities Bundle, designed to engage and educate young minds. This jam-packed bundle is overflowing with fun, educational activities that cater to a variety of learning styles and age groups.
What's Inside?
- Bug Social Emotional Activity: Foster emotional intelligence with a bug-themed activity that helps children identify and manage their emotions.
- Bug Labeling: Enhance vocabulary and build critical thinking skills through engaging bug labeling exercises.
- Bug Sorting: Refine classification skills and explore insect diversity with a hands-on bug sorting activity.
- Coloring Book of Bugs: Unleash creativity and explore the vibrant world of insects with a delightful coloring book.
- And Much More!:
This bug-tastic bundle is brimming with additional activities guaranteed to keep your little entomologists buzzing with excitement!
Benefits for Students:
- Develops: Essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
- Enhances: Vocabulary development, knowledge of bug classification and insect anatomy.
- Promotes: Creativity, self-expression, and social-emotional learning.
Benefits for Teachers:
- Saves Time: Grab-and-go, ready-to-use activities that require minimal preparation.
- Engaging Lessons: Captivate students and create a love for learning about insects.
- Differentiated Instruction: Cater to a variety of learning styles and age groups.
Bug-tastic Fun for Everyone!
The Bug-Themed Activities Bundle is the perfect resource for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers looking to make learning about insects an exciting and enriching experience.
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Discover the Secrets: What is in the Tall Grass? Adapted Book
By Inspired By MlG
Uncover the mystery within the Tall Grass! Dive into our Adapted Book for Kids, exploring nature's hidden gems. Discover the Secrets: What's in the Tall Grass? Young explorers select which bugs lurk amidst the greenery. This interactive experience fosters curiosity and engagement while honing observational skills. Delight in the adventure as children identify creatures concealed in vibrant illustrations. Ideal for early learners and those with special needs, this book combines fun and education seamlessly. Ignite imaginations and spark learning with every turn of the page. What awaits in the grass? Let the discovery begin! Join us on this captivating journey of bugs and wonder.
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Spring : A Reading Passage: History of TULIPS
By Gail Hennessey
With spring, comes the sprouting of tulips. Tulips have a very interesting history. Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history.
Reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key.
Fun/informative reading activity.
Possible Interactive Notebook Activity.
The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history!History of Candy: A Webquest
Check out my newest in the series: Everything Has a History...even chewing Gum: History of Chewing Gum!
Check out my History of Shoes! Everything Has A History, even SHOES!
Check out my History of Peanuts! Learn about the history of the Peanut**Learn about the History of the Peanut**
**April 26th is National Pretzel Day!**Use this reading passage to show students that everything has a history, even pretzels! The resource includes a reading passage, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about pretzels. For example: Baldies are what saltless pretzels are called! There is also a short map skill activity to show students the location of where pretzels originated. There are comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities and links.The History of Pretzels!
Reading Passages:
George Washington and the Camel
Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”
John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim
Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese
Sojourner Truth
Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas
Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore
Barry(Battle of Cowpens)
Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History
Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)
Hanno: Phoenician Explorer
Ramses the Great
Hatshepsut
Hammurabi
Alexander the Great
Aesop
Socrates
Hannibal
Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician
Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)
Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)
Julius Caesar
Archimedes
Sparticus
Diocles
Joan of Arc
Phillis Wheatley
Mary Anning
Caroline Herschel
Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist
Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)
Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)
Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels
History of Pretzels
History of Marshmallows
History of Tulips
Snowmen in History
History of April Fools’ Day
Great Wall of China
Eiffel Tower
Ayres Rock(Uluru)
Taj Mahal
Travel to Iceland
Travel to Greece
Travel to Japan