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Labor Day games for kids with American history lesson plans

Looking for Labor Day party games and crafts for kids? Here are U.S. history activities and educational patriotic party games. Use these for Memorial Day, 4th of July parties and American history lesson plans, too. Don't make games too competitive so everyone can have fun without pressure to win.

Labor Day Scavenger Hunt: List 20 American themed symbols: flag, scroll for Declaration of Independence, statue of Liberty, elephant, donkey, bald eagle, bell, stars, globe, penny, nickel, dime, quarter, star stickers. Collect items that represent American products: wheat, corn, cars, cattle, fruit. Collect logos of American companies. List 50 items to symbolize each of the fifty states. Put one of each symbol per child in a zippered bag. Hide them around the yard. Give each player a list and a plastic bag. As child finds each, he takes one and puts in his bag. Or put a piece of paper near each for him to sign his name as he finds the item. You could also do this with occupations, using symbols for jobs. 

Red, White and Blue Rover. Give each player a job title and divide players in two groups. Each group links hands and takes turns calling for one person from the other side to try to break through the chain. For example: "Red Rover, Red Rover, let the postal worker come over." For Memorial Day or 4th of July, give each player the name of one of the 13 colonies: Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, North and South Carolina, New York, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey. New Hampshire and Maryland. For Veterans Day, use various armed services or military titles. 

Labor Day eraser tag. Divide into two teams. Assign a kid on each team job titles: two teachers, factory workers, etc. Kids place one of their shoes in the center of the circle. When their job is called, both children with title rush to grab their shoes and return to their lines without the other tagging. Award points like this: two points for getting your shoe back home without getting tagged. Three points if you get your opponent's shoe. One point if you tag your opponent before she's safe behind the line. 10 points if you get both shoes. Lose 5 points if you grab the wrong shoe!  For Memorial Day or Veterans Day, make two sets of signs with the six branches of the United States armed services: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard.

Labor Day charades. Write job titles on slips of paper and give to players. Choose active jobs like cashier, server, farmer. Each acts out the work performed. Students works in teams to act out and guess what job is being enacted.For 4th of July or Memorial Day, use names of famous Americans, events, movies, books in history. 


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Patriotic, Educational Outdoor Party Games for Memorial Day

Memorial Day means family picnics, backyard BBQs and parties. Here's a complete DIY patriotic water fun park with 10 activities that you can set up in your backyard. Games are educational, with history and social studies connections. All the guests, young and old can enjoy the fun! This guide includes printables and complete game tutorials. If Memorial Day is too cold for outdoor water play, save for 4th of July.Red, White, Blue and 'Green'! 4th of July Backyard Water Park

Free Printable Puzzles, Worksheets for Black History Month

 Black History Month is observed in February, in the US. Schools usually offer special programming and lessons on issues and events that are significant to African Americans. Students explore biographies and contributions of famous black Americans. They read books written specifically about or by African Americans. Here are printable puzzles and worksheets to learn Black History.  Free Black History Month Literature Guides, Lesson Plans, Worksheets 

Games for Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics XXII Party

Sochi night, Sochi night, Sochi night fever, sing with me! I'm sorry, I'm pretty excited for the Sochi 2014 winter Olympics. The XXII winter games are the first time the winter sports have been held in Russia. And I say that calls for a celebration! Here are printable games and puzzles to explore this ancient and wonderful world event. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics XXII Printables, Lessons on Russia 

Games, Puzzles on Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics to Print

February 7-23 is going to be an exciting time in Sochi, Russia! The XXII 2014 Winter Olympics happen! As a teacher, mom and former homeschooler, I always look for ways to teach any world event in the classroom. Here are free printable winter Olympics lessons plans. Games, crafts, coloring pages, puzzles, sports-themed worksheets--all you need to explore. There are activities about Russia and the city of Sochi, too. Games on the games!  Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics XXII Printables, Lessons on Russia

Free Printable Thanksgiving Activity Booklet, Games, Puzzles

Thanksgiving Day in the US will soon be upon us. The point of Thanksgiving isn't just eating. It's about gratitude for our blessings. Here are free printable activities for kids to celebrate and express thanks. Games, puzzles, coloring pages, crafts.  Free Printable Thanksgiving Activity Book with Gratitude

Free Printable Dinosaurs Worksheets, Crafts, Games

Dinosaur science is a common preschool and elementary school theme. Young kids will love this free printable dinosaur coloring book. It's reprinted from the American Museum of Natural History. Kids can color dinosaur skeletons of Velociraptor, Protoceratops, Redondasaurus, Seismosaurus, Oviraptor and Tarbosaurus. These dinos are less well-known in this animal kingdom and fewer image are available.  Free Printable Dinosaurs Alive Lesson Plans, Coloring Pages

Free Printable Thanksgiving Word Games

Thanksgiving reminds me of family and how richly blessed I am. I also remember past Thanksgiving celebrations homeschooling my kids and with students I've taught. From special needs, to Montessori, from preschool to adult education classrooms. I always connect curriculum to the current season or holiday. Around Thanksgiving, we study American history, exploration, settlement, world religions, native American cultures and early technology. At our holiday parties, we play seasonal themed games. In 26 years teaching, I've made loads of games, puzzles, word searches, crossword puzzles, matching games etc. I use these games to connect lessons and content. Word games and puzzles also make excellent non-traditional tests. Happily, the internet provides us with all the free printables we could want. Here are links for  Free Printable Thanksgiving Party Puzzles and Word Games

Free Printable Native American Lesson Plans, Games

Here is lesson one in a unit on American natives. In this lesson, we will explore the culture of  the eastern woodland 'Indians' from the eastern seaboard region. We will look at cultural patterns, history, geography, peoples and tribal relations of this region. This unit is multisensory, cross-curricular and can be used and adapted with many ages and grades. This unit addresses history, geography, culture, core democratic values, math, art, literature, science, music, reading, writing and media skills. I've included web resources, books, music and materials you'll need. You'll find free printable native American activities, games, lesson plans.

Free Printable Apple Activities, Apple Games for Fall Preschool Lesson Plans

Apples are a popular theme for fall lesson plans, especially for preschool lessons. Looking for apple activities? Have I got a great sweet treat for you--a plethora of free printable apple-themed fun. This booklet includes apple math activities, science puzzles, social studies lessons and history extensions. There are printable creative writing prompts, word games and more. Free Printable Apple Activities for Fall Preschool Lesson Plans 

Free Printable American Girl Activities, Crafts, Games, Lessons

I just discovered a plethora of free printable American Girl activities, coloring, crafts, skits, literature-based lessons, writing prompts, games, puzzles and lesson plans. The Pleasant Company's American Girl characters each represent a different part of the country, time period and ethnic background. American Girl Publishing has created these free printables for the historical characters in their book series. Activities are added as new character is created.  Free Printable American Girl Activities, Crafts, Games, Lessons 

Free Printable Jewish Passover games, activities for kids

Passover, or Pesach, is a seven-day Jewish holiday observance. It generally falls in April in the western calendar. In 2012, Passover will be celebrated beginning at sundown Saturday, April 6 and lasting through Friday, April 14. On the Hebrew lunisolar calendar (which is based on both moon phases and solar cycles), Passover is celebrated on Nissan 15-22. Here are resources for Jewish kids and parents to explore and celebrate Passover more fully. These activities and games can help non-Jewish families understand and experience Hebrew traditions, too. Read more at Jewish Passover lessons and activities for families

Facebook 'Gardens of Time' Best 2011 Social Network Game--I'll Second That!

Facebook launched a new game last year called "Gardens of Time" and recently, it won "Best 2011 Social Network Game from Game Developers Choice Online Awards. As a former eschewer of online gaming, it's with some chagrin that I admit to being one of the first Gardens of Time players and addicts. Read more at Facebook 'Gardens of Time' Best 2011 Social Network Game--I'll Second That!

Free Printable Lenten Games, Puzzles, Lessons and Activities

Lent begins each year with the Imposition of the Ashes on Ash Wednesday, which in the western calendar for 2012 will begin on February 22. Lent begins a 40 day journey of fasting, acts of mercy and spiritual pilgrimage. We try to live, in our poor humble human way, in solidarity with Our Lord as he fasted in the desert for 40 days and made his final pilgrimage to Jerusalem. A Roman cross, torture and crucifixion awaited Him. But so did the glory of Easter, the Resurrection. Lent is a season for intense and deep personal and spiritual reflection. Here are games, puzzles and lessons to help kids focus on Lent. Read more at Free Printable Lenten Lessons, Games, Activities

Free Printable Pesach Games

Originally written for Jewish Purim, this articles provides excellent links for free printable Jewish Pesach - Passover activities. These are Hebrew links and therefore provide great resources for Jews to explore their faith, and non-Jews (gentiles) to get to know Judaism. There are free printable crafts, coloring pages and games, but also Parsha activies, lessons, historical videos and presentations, and much more. Pesach, or Passover falls on the Nissan 15-22 in the Jewish calendar and April 18-26 in the western Gregorian calendar. Mazel Tov! Activities to Celebrate Pesach 

Free Printable Presidents Day Games

Are you looking for free interactive, educational online activities for children? I've just found a website with over 140 free online games, printables, crafts and activities. Activities cover all different cultures, events and periods is history. free Presidents Day games

Free Printable Educational Games Websites

Free Printable Educational Games from Museums Around the World Are you looking for free interactive, educational online activities for children? I've just found a website with over 140 free online games, printable activities, crafts and activities. Activities cover all different cultures, events and periods is history. Read More

Free Printable Memorial Day Games and Activities

4th of July Free Printable Coloring and Games Memorial Day honors our beloved dead as well as fallen soldiers and those who perished in the line of duty. Need some easy free printable games to explore and commemorate Memorial Day? Here are free printable games, coloring pages and activities to enjoy. Read More

Free Printable Memorial Day Games, Patriotic Party Planner

Easy Kids' 4th of July Party Planner with U.S. History Ideas Party planner with American history games and activities for Memorial Day, 4th of July or other patriotic holidays. Games, crafts, menu, recipes for 4th of July fun. Includes some US history activities. Lots of educational outdoor fun. Read More

Medieval Time Travel Guide


What to Do If You Are Warped into WoW, Runescape or other Medieval MMORPG So, you're a World of Warcraft gamer? Well, then you really need to read this! An overly cautious historian with a vivid imagination offers up to the minute practical advice for anyone inadvertently or purposely traveling through time, especially to the middle ages. View more »

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