Hello — how was your first week back to school? Did it feel kinda rough or was it just nice to return to some familiar routines (perhaps, with some adjustments)? Well, either way, we hope you are ready for week two. Before we jump into the Mix-Ins for Monday we wanted to remind you about the History Experience Zoom Webinar happening this Tuesday night 9/29. This is a night not to be missed, and not just because it is required for parents of students Primary – UMS, but because it is an opportunity to learn about what is ahead this year in history, and it is fun! See your Bear Necessities for more information and don’t forget to register.
And now for our first official Mix-ins for Monday.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Mix-ins are meant to simply be an enrichment resource, they are not required. Pick and choose each week what you want to use on your home days.
- Although Primary – UMS follow the same History Track, what is being taught in each grade level may differ week by week. Here at Down Home, we do our best to hit all the featured people & events, but there may be weeks where what is being focused on in your student’s grade level is not highlighted in the Mix-ins. If a certain week does not have Mix-ins for what your student is learning here are some options: have fun seeing what the other grades are learning, check previous weeks for any Mix-ins you may have missed, and keep an eye out for upcoming Mix-ins that align with your student’s grade level.
- Each of the links and videos shared are carefully selected by Down Home, however, we strongly encourage home educators to preview the material before sharing it with your students.
Resource Links:
13 Colonies Map Quiz Game | This quiz challenges you to locate the 13 colonies but also gives you information on each one.
13 British Colonies Map | A printable map of the 13 Colonies with each colony labeled.
Blank 13 British Colonies Map | Challenge your students to fill in this blank map of the colonies.
British America: Thirteen Colonies | A great interactive map for younger kids.
Where the 13 Colonies Got Their Names | Discover why each colony was given its name.
Colonial Williamsburg Virtual Tours | Check out what Colonial Williamsburg might have looked like with these virtual tours.
Colonial Trades Word Search | Find names of common trades in Colonial Times.
The 13 Colonies | This site has clear, straightforward information about the colonies as well as a helpful list of the colonies with their dates of colonization and the notable people associated with them. Click on the name of each colony to learn even more about that specific colony.
Colonial Coloring Pages | A selection of printable colonial coloring pages.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Exploring Williamsburg, VA | Learn all about Williamsburg. (Suitable for all levels).
13 American Colonies | Find out more about the colonies and their commodities. (Suitable for all levels).
Getting Dressed in the 18th Century | See all the layers women of the gentry class would have worn. Check this link for a video about what the men would have worn. (Suitable for all levels.)
Developing an American Colonial Identity | This Khan Academy video is super informative, albeit a little visually dry. (Recommend for Intermediate and up.)
The History of Colonial America | Learn about the 13 colonies with this animated video set to a rhythmic beat. (Recommended for Intermediate and up.)
The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies | Crash Course US history gives a fast-passed overview of colonial times. (Recommended for LMS and up.)
