Happy Memorial Day! We hope that you are enjoying the long weekend with your family. These days off from school offer an ideal opportunity to teach our kids more about why we celebrate Memorial Day. Need some ideas? Check out the holiday resources in the Parent Portal for literature and movie suggestions as well as a variety of activities and more!
And now for our Monday Mix-ins on the English Civil War.
Resource Links:
English Civil War | A Brittanica Kids encyclopedia entry with links to other related topics.
Civil War Chaos | A concise list of the events leading up to Charles I’s execution.
I’d Rather Be a Roundhead than a Cavalier | An hour+ podcast of two acclaimed historians debating the merits of the sides of the English Civil war.
Cromwell and the Roundheads | This site helpfully defines some of the often used terms in the English Civil War, i.e. “Rump Parliament”, etc.
The Execution of Charles I | The life and death of Charles I.
DK History: The English Civil War | Short and simple information, great for younger students.
10 Interesting Facts and Figures About the English Civil War | Learn something new with these 10 interesting facts.
The English Civil War Map | A map with markers and dates of significant battles in the war from 1642-1643.
Memorial Day Coloring Pages | A collection of printable coloring pages for Memorial Day.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
PBS KIDS — Memorial Day | A short video on how this holiday began.
Ten Minute English and British History – The English Civil War | An animated video detailing the events of the war.
What Caused the English Civil War? | Learn about the origins of the English Civil War.
Civil War, 1642: Charles I Speaks | An actor portrays Charles I thoughts on the war.
Constitutionalism and the English Civil War | A thorough explanation of this significant time in British history.
