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History becomes more relevant to young minds as the past is connected to the present in an orderly manner. This reproducible timeline series gives students a hands-on history exploration experience as they use checklist research guides (provided) to create Medieval Europe, Renaissance Europe, American History, My State History, and Horses Through History timelines. Additionally the series includes two sizes of generic timeline templates allowing students to follow their own interests, such as clothing timelines, wars, world history, transportation, and more. Requires simple drawing skills and access to research materials.

New to sewing and/or historical costuming, and not sure if authentic period garment production is right for you? This book is the ideal cost-effective resource for exploring your potential interest. Not only will you have all the basic modern and historical sewing instruction you need at your fingertips (easy checklist instructions; requires use of an owner's manual for machine threading), but you will also gain a valuable overview of historical garment construction. Provides a general treatise on materials used when and where, the related notions needed, and where to get them. Materials covered include the most historically popular natural fibers, not the least of which are leather and metal (for armor). What this book does not cover in detail it makes up for by providing all the best known resources for in-depth how-to instruction. Concise and easy to read. 58 pages. Illustrated. This is the only book needed for learning to sew, and/or for exploring the art of authentic historical costuming.

This unique primer on re-creating authentic elements of 1621 New England life brims with first-of-a-kind ideas for turning Thanksgiving into a time travel celebration. Get a treasure trove of resources and tips for reintroducing early English and Native American culture to this cherished national holiday. Readers are inspired to experience for themselves the charming pleasures of making period decorations and utility items, playing antique games, preparing and tasting early New England foods, using 1621 language, etiquette, music and dance, and sitting at a table set in old-world style. You will even discover how to authentically add 17th century pirates to the mix! An exhaustive resource that is historically accurate and culturally responsible toward American Indians and African Americans. Expanded second edition.

Teach With Excellence! is the hallmark of this elementary level lesson plan series for teaching Thanksgiving history (can be modified for upper grade levels). Developed using scholastic standards and proper lesson plan format, this series of 16 lessons covers push-pull factors, the Compact, slaving practices, the 1616-1619 New England plague, pirates, English culture, Wampanoag culture, American Indian issues as they relate to the holiday, living history, and, of course, the actual feast. Foster a love for history learning, grades 2-6. For use with The American Patriot's Treasury of Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas, Second Edition (required), and Reproducible Thanksgiving History Coloring Pages (required). Upper grade use: Omit color pages and use writing and/or drawing assignments instead.

Real history is controversial, and controversy is interesting even to children! This coloring series for Thanksgiving does away with traditional white-washing and brings to light how issues like slavery, conspiracy, prejudice, and dishonorable conduct played a part in early New England Life. Children will learn how pirates are connected to Plymouth, and they will gain a Native American perspective on issues then and now. This series includes English paper dolls with samples of attire from the different classes, an interactive North American History Timeline, separate narratives for teacher/parent use (adult interaction required), and an adorable turkey certificate of learning recognition. 42 reproducible plates.

This series of reproducible card making components is a great resource for introducing children to the personal rewards of good social graces. Your kids will be eager to express gratitude, empathy, and the joy of living, and will naturally develop self esteem as they successfully participate in this "grown up" activity! Fully reproducible "color, cut and paste" card components cover all the major U.S. holidays and ethnic holidays, plus special occasions of every imaginable kind. Includes components for the new Native American Heritage Day. Also includes generic components so kids can create their own unique greetings. Use at home or in the classroom. Includes bonus holiday coloring pages.

This reproduction of a primary source 1946 hairstyling handbook will have you creating beautiful WWII-era hairstyles with ease! Learn how to do everything from basic finger waves, to elegant victory rolls. Even shows you how to block and wrap a home permanent! Beautifully illustrated with black and white hand drawings. Similar source books sell for $15 and up elsewhere on the net – but you get it here just shy of free at only $1.99!

The first resource to not only teach modern techniques for wooden jigsaw puzzle manufacture, but to also incorporate primary 1930's source instructions from the height of the American and European wooden jigsaw puzzle craze. Review covers materials, tools, and puzzle evolution clear back to the Colonial era. Bonuses include primary source instructions for making authentically styled puzzle boxes (1930's), a starter library of figural shapes, a puzzle timeline so you can re-create puzzles specific to your chosen period in history, and an overview of wooden jigsaw puzzle manufacture as a business. This hand reference is suitable for use by reenactors, educators, students of all ages, and home based entrepreneurs. 38 pages, illustrated.

Decorative 11x17 genealogy fan chart in black and white floral design. Reproducible for unlimited personal and immediate family use. Suitable for framing, or it can be hole-punched and folded for inclusion in family albums. Immediate .pdf digital download.

Decorative 11x17 genealogy fan chart in black and white skull design. Reproducible for unlimited personal and immediate family use. Suitable for framing, or it can be hole-punched and folded for inclusion in family albums. Immediate .pdf digital download.