It’s Monday and we are embarking on the last full month of the school year. With these beautiful spring days and all that is going on around us, it might be tempting to let school lose its place of priority. Hang in there!!! We are halfway through trimester 3 and there is still so much rich learning ahead of us. For instance, did you know that Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, but it has the longest name? Monday Mix-ins this week are all about how Rhode Island began and its founder Roger Williams.
Keep in mind: Despite their awesome alliterative title, Monday Mix-ins are not solely for Mondays. Out of necessity, our kids have been on screens a lot more these days. Why not use these enrichment resources to spark some history-related discussions over dinner or during the weekend? Use them however suits your family best. Happy learning!
Resource Links:
Roger Williams Banished | On Oct. 9th, 1635 Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Rhode Island | Facts and photos about the 13th state. Do you know Rhode Island’s state bird?
History of Rhode Island: Facts for Kids | An easy to read encyclopedia entry.
25 Outsized Facts About Rhode Island | 25 things you might not know about the Ocean State.
A Guide to Rhode Island History and Government | This printable pdf includes a map, timeline, and oodles of Rhode Island facts.
The Ulitmate List of Children’s Books About Rhode Island | Looking for some book suggestions? This blog post has a list of great books that take place in Rhode Island.
New England and Middle Colonies | This Khan Academy summary has a helpful map of the 13 colonies.
Rhode Island Colony | Interesting facts and information about the Rhode Island colony.
Narraganset Indian Fact Sheet | Learn about the original people of Rhode Island.
Anne Hutchinson | An overview of Anne Hutchinson’s life.
Dissent in Massachusetts Bay | A short article about Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams.
The Bloody Tenent | Read Roger Williams’ book about government force.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Two Minute Tour of Rhode Island | Short, but full of facts.
Rhode Island for Kids | A great video for younger grades to learn about this tiny state.
Roger Williams: Founder of Rhode Island | This 30-minute black and white movie recreates the conflict between Roger Williams and the New England Puritan leaders.
Roger Williams: America’s First Baptist | A lecture on Roger Williams and religious freedom in Colonial New England.
Salty Colonial Dissenters: Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams | A brief lecture about these two colonial dissenters.
