Week 6: Colonial Leaders
Homeschooling moms must fill up their knowledge bank in order to give the best to their kids. The more mom knows, the better she can teach. Research these topics and share the general idea with younger kids. For older kids, you might invite them to pick a topic to research.
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Topics for Week 6
George Washington
John and Abigail Adams
Marie AntoinetteColonies that Became States
Discussion Questions
Discuss the differences in the swords George Washington used
Discuss the rules of civility that George Washington lived by
John and Abigail Adams
What was John Adam's contribution to freedom?
Compare Abigail Adams and Marie Antoinette as contemporary wives of rulers of nations
Resources
Books
George Washington’s Socks Read on YouTube
George Washington’s Teeth Read on YouTube
George Washington’s Breakfast Read on YouTube
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Wigmaker
Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father Read on YouTube
Apostle of Liberty: The World Changing Leadership of George Washington
Free E-Books
Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams
A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Videos
The Life and Times of Abigail Adams (Dramatized)
Activities
Start a State Cards Project. As each state enters the union, create a card with fun facts about that state. Younger kids might enjoy a coloring/activity book about the states. Begin with Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey 1787, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts 1788
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