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American History Crafts for Kids
Crafts on American History
General Topics &
pre-1600's–1600's
Incans, Aztecs, & Mayans, Explorers, Native Americans,
the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving
Need a craft to go along with your history theme? Find lots of suggestions here, most of which are absolutely FREE.
Please e-mail us with any links to add to this collection!
Presidents
Click here for nicely detailed coloring pages of all American presidents!
Activities Spanning the Years
Interactive 3-D Maps: American History: Easy-to-Assemble 3-D Maps That Students Make and Manipulate to Learn Key Facts and Concepts--in a Kinesthetic Way! by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne. Scholastic, 2005.
Reproducible activities to illustrate important events.
Celebrate the 4th of July with these patriotic craft ideas from Artists Helping Children.
Professor Noggin's History of the United States Card Game
Incans, Aztecs, and Mayans
Make a South American rain stick.
These coloring pages on the Ancient Aztecs are phenomenal!
American Indians/Native Americans See category below.
Explorers
Christopher Columbus: A Hands-On History Look at the Life and Adventures of Christopher Columbus by Mary Tucker, illus. Judy Hierstein. Teaching & Learning Co., 2002.
 
History Pockets, Explorers of North America, Grades 4-6
You will love these books (it's a series)!
Lots of photocopiable, informative projects to make.
Most of the finished products will fit in a notebook.
Also available in an Enhanced eBook edition.
Hands-On America Vol. 1: Art Activities About Vikings, Explorers, Woodland Indians and Colonial Life by Yvonne Young Merrill, illus. Mary Simpson. Kits Publishing, 2001. E-JH
Projects are based on authentic artifacts!
Professor Noggin's Explorers Card Game
Make a Spanish Galleon out of a milk carton.
American Indians/Native Americans
Buffalo Hunt by Mary Tucker, illus. Judy Hierstein. Teaching & Learning Co., 2002.
See Hands-On America Vol. 1: Art Activities About Vikings, Explorers, Woodland Indians and Colonial Life above.
History Pockets, Native Americans, Grade 1-3 (History Pockets) by Karen Lowther. Evan-Moor.
You will love these books (it's a series)! Lots of photocopiable, informative projects to make. Most of the finished products will fit in a notebook.
Also available in an Enhanced eBook version.
Northeast Indians: Reproducible Models That Help Students Build Content Area Knowledge and Vocabulary and Learn About the Traditional Life of Native American Peoples (Easy Make & Learn Projects) by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne. Scholastic, 2005.
Southwest Indians: Reproducible Models That Help Students Build Content Area Knowledge and Vocabulary and Learn About the Traditional Life of Native American Peoples (Easy Make & Learn Projects) by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J. Wynne. Scholatic, 2005.
Make a Native American Drum! Or go to this Teachers First site for instructions on a cornhusk doll, pinch pot, dream catcher, weaving, and authentic recipes!
This resource has instructions for a Native American headdress and shirt, as well as recipes for authentic foods. The instructions outline an entire day of activities celebrating Native American heritage.
Find an Indian vest made out of a paper grocery bag and a headdress, too.
Try Native American Sand Painting!
Coil Baskets were made long ago by many ancient cultures, including Native Americans.
Professor Noggin First Peoples of North America Card Game
Moccasins can be made out of paper or click here for detailed instructions on making a one-piece moccasin out of leather (or suede fabric).
Pilgrims & Thanksgiving
History Pockets, Life in Plymouth, Grades 1-3 (History Pockets) by Jill Norris & Sandi Johnson. Evan-Moor.
You will love these books (it's a series)! Lots of photocopiable, informative projects to make. Most of the finished products will fit in a notebook.
Also available in an Enhanced eBook version.
Make Pilgrim place cards out of juice boxes!
Make Pilgrim hats for boys and others for girls!
Get pre-printed "notebooking" ideas from Hold That Thought
for both World & American History!
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