Make History & Social Studies
Fun for Kids!

If you are you teaching history, or simply wanting to get your child interested in the past, you are in the right place! 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 Lists

Recommended history books are listed in chronological order so that you can easily find your topic! Choose historical fiction &/or nonfiction using the World History Book List or the American History Reading List.

Each title has a suggested grade level and a short book review.

History Projects & Crafts Browse through the chronological list of hands-on history projects & crafts. The World History crafts & American History crafts 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 Lesson Plans!

If you are an educator with creative freedom and/or a homeschool history teacher, create your own lesson plans for the year. Find 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 History 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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