International Workers' Day Word Search Puzzle

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE: Find and circle each term related to International Workers’ Day (May Day, celebrated annually on May 1) in the puzzle.

Utah Fact Sheet Notebooking Page

Here is a fun worksheet for having students research the state of Utah. Not only must students gather the information, but they must cite their sources. Topics include capital city, population, governor, number of electoral votes, agricultural products, industries, geographical features, tourist attractions, and historical information. Free to print (PDF file) here.

Identify the Six Simple Machines - Worksheet for Kids

Students are asked to identify the six simple machines: (1) inclined plane, (2) lever, (3) pulley, (4) screw, (5) wedge, and (6) wheel and axle. The images on this identification worksheet have a more basic engineering look than commonly used photographs. This simplicity helps students to understand the six simple machines in their most basic form, and to be able to better recognize them in everyday applications. Free to print (PDF file).

Ancient China Outlines and PowerPoints

Here are some free outlines and PowerPoints (with guided student notes) on ancient Chinese history, designed for high school World History students. Enjoy!

Getting First Graders Ready for School

Here are some fun worksheets to help first graders get back into the school groove. They are free to print.

America's Story for America's Children by Mara Louise Pratt-Chadwick

A century ago, Mara L. Pratt-Chadwick wrote numerous popular books for children. The focus of her writing was typically the history of the United States. In America's Story for America's Children, she sought to introduce second grade students to American history.

We have adapted Pratt-Chadwick's lovely little book into a series of workbooks. These offer an introductory history of the U.S.A., from the landings of the Vikings in 1000 C.E., through the Civil War (1861-1865). Native American histories are included in the stories of Montezuma II and of Leaping Wolf. Language, grammar, etc., have been updated for modern readers.

The Northmen: Vikings in North America, 1000

Olaf and Snorri: Vikings and Native Americans

Christopher Columbus, 1492

Montezuma II of the Aztec (1466-1520)

Little Pueblo Prince and Coronado (circa 1540)

Virginia Dare and Roanoke (circa 1587)

Leaping Wolf: Iroquois and French (circa 1600)

Betty Alden and the Puritans (1623-1717)

Hans and Katrina in New Amsterdam (circa 1630s)

Marquette and Joliet Explore America in 1672

Eliza Lucas Cultivates Indigo in South Carolina (1700s)

George III and the American Revolution

The Stamp Act of 1765

The Boston Boys: American Revolution

The Army of Two: War of 1812

The Boy in Grey: U.S. Civil War

The Boy in Blue: U.S. Civil War

These workbooks are wonderful for classroom use, as they contain informational texts, valuable recall questions, handwriting and spelling practice, and much more. They are also valuable as a cherished supplement for those children whose minds desire to stay active.

Learning the ABCs in Time for Kindergarten

This is the time of year when parents start registering their children for kindergarten in the fall. A growing number of schools, particularly in the United States, now require that kids enter the kindergarten classroom knowing their ABCs (reading and writing them) and knowing how to print their names.

With these facts in mind, we have a large number of free handwriting practice worksheets. We even have individualized printables to help students learn to write their first names.