Make History & Social Studies
Fun for Kids!

Teach history so that kids will LOVE it! Choose from the history books, timelines, maps, and other activities listed on this website to create exciting social studies lesson plans for kids! Go to History for Kids & Social Studies for Kids for historical information on a child's level, and then use our reading lists, craft ideas, and more in the classroom!

Recommended History Reading for Kids (see sidebar)

Recommended history books are listed in chronological order so that you can easily find your topic! Choose historical fiction &/or nonfiction in either World and American History (see blue menu at left).
Each book selection has a suggested grade level and a short review.

History Projects & Crafts Browse through the chronological list of hands-on history crafts. The projects for World & American History are listed separately. Interactive History Websites Find some great interactive history websites through our links! Play these history games at home or at school. We think kids learn best when they are having fun! Maps and Timelines Find maps & timelines to supplement your social studies lesson plans! Students can color or label specific areas on maps, and create timelines to see the flow of events.

Create Your Own History Curriculum!

If you are an educator with creative freedom and/or a homeschool teacher, click on Plan Your Year for practical helps, including our FREE Reading Logs to print & record all the books your student reads this year!

And for an alternative to a school textbook, check out our Textbook list for a variety of suggestions.

Check Back Often!

This is a continual work in progress, so check back often to see the latest revisions and updates. Let us know if you find a great resource that we could add to any of these pages. We welcome your suggestions and comments! Enjoy!

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