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I Would Like to Spend a Day with Gandhi
Seven year old Max Wallack was the winner of the April 2004, History for Children Writing Contest. Max's essay was on Gandhi. He did a great job. Congratulations Max!!!
history for children • history for children writing contest • max wallack • gandhi • history
Seven year old Max Wallack was the winner of the April 2004, History for Children Writing Contest. Max's essay was on Gandhi. He did a great job. Congratulations Max!!!
history for children • history for children writing contest • max wallack • gandhi • history
A Time of Golden Dragons
A look at the fascinating history and lore of the Chinese dragon.
chinese • dragon • history • art • children
A look at the fascinating history and lore of the Chinese dragon.
chinese • dragon • history • art • children
An Afternoon At The Library
Looking through the shelves at the local library can uncover reading treasures of all kinds--this time nonfiction history books for kids.
history for children • nonfiction for children
Looking through the shelves at the local library can uncover reading treasures of all kinds--this time nonfiction history books for kids.
history for children • nonfiction for children
Dinosaur movie makes prehistory current
The 1993 Universal film, "We're Back! A Dinosaurs Story", is a cute movie that answers the supposed wishes of children by bringing prehistoric creatures to modern day.
dinosaurs • museum of natural history • julia child • walter cronkite • john goodman
The 1993 Universal film, "We're Back! A Dinosaurs Story", is a cute movie that answers the supposed wishes of children by bringing prehistoric creatures to modern day.
dinosaurs • museum of natural history • julia child • walter cronkite • john goodman
Genealogy For Children
Getting your children interested in genealogy can provide a wide number of benefits. Here are some suggestions that will make the family and history come alive for the kids.
genealogy • history • teaching • children • relatives
Getting your children interested in genealogy can provide a wide number of benefits. Here are some suggestions that will make the family and history come alive for the kids.
genealogy • history • teaching • children • relatives
History of Children Film Musicals
Tracing the history of children's musicals from the time of child starts like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland, to where it is now.
children film musicals • children film musicals history • walt disney children movies • films for children • animated films
Tracing the history of children's musicals from the time of child starts like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland, to where it is now.
children film musicals • children film musicals history • walt disney children movies • films for children • animated films
Knights & Castles
Knights & Castles is a fascinating book that teaches children about what life was like in the Middle Ages.
homeschool • teach • lesson • middle • dark
Knights & Castles is a fascinating book that teaches children about what life was like in the Middle Ages.
homeschool • teach • lesson • middle • dark
The History of Child Soldiers
Today the term "child soldier" typically evokes the image of an angry African youth holding a machine gun. This was not always the case.
child soldiers • child soldiers in africa • kid soldiers • child soldiers in america • janissaries
Today the term "child soldier" typically evokes the image of an angry African youth holding a machine gun. This was not always the case.
child soldiers • child soldiers in africa • kid soldiers • child soldiers in america • janissaries
African-American Inventors
Black History Month activities for students to learn about African-American Inventors.
black history month lesson plans • black history activities • black history for kids • black history for children • african american inventors
Black History Month activities for students to learn about African-American Inventors.
black history month lesson plans • black history activities • black history for kids • black history for children • african american inventors
Children's Books Lead to Interest in African History
Personal connections--sometimes through literary protagonists we care about--may be the best way to introduce children to Africa.
african history • children • children's literature • african children's literature • ibby
Personal connections--sometimes through literary protagonists we care about--may be the best way to introduce children to Africa.
african history • children • children's literature • african children's literature • ibby
How Bear Lost His Tail
Long ago, bear trusted Fox to help him catch a meal of fish. But Fox tricked bear. Find out what happened in this delightful tale of native folklore.
history for children • native history • native oral traditions • native traditions • storytelling
Long ago, bear trusted Fox to help him catch a meal of fish. But Fox tricked bear. Find out what happened in this delightful tale of native folklore.
history for children • native history • native oral traditions • native traditions • storytelling
How Robin Got His Red Breast
Long ago, Robin looked much different than he does today. He was entirely gray. How did he get his red breast? This Inuit legend tells the story.
native legends • robin • fire • keeper of the fire • history for children
Long ago, Robin looked much different than he does today. He was entirely gray. How did he get his red breast? This Inuit legend tells the story.
native legends • robin • fire • keeper of the fire • history for children
The Party’s Over
Can you imagine sharing a telephone line with up to ten different people? That's what early telephone users did. Now, the party's over.
party line • telephone • early telephone • mary m alward • mary alward
Can you imagine sharing a telephone line with up to ten different people? That's what early telephone users did. Now, the party's over.
party line • telephone • early telephone • mary m alward • mary alward
A Little History To Go With That Lesson
A small sampling of some the most notable women in the history of computers and the significant role they played in technology as we know it today.
women in computing history • women and computers • computers • computer history • windows 98
A small sampling of some the most notable women in the history of computers and the significant role they played in technology as we know it today.
women in computing history • women and computers • computers • computer history • windows 98
All About Haida Canoes
The Haida nation depended largely on the cedar tree. It was used to make clothing, build houses, carve totems and to make large canoes. Let's find out how these primitive people made canoes out of giant cedar trees.
haida • natives • north american natives • natives of sea and cedar • cedar
The Haida nation depended largely on the cedar tree. It was used to make clothing, build houses, carve totems and to make large canoes. Let's find out how these primitive people made canoes out of giant cedar trees.
haida • natives • north american natives • natives of sea and cedar • cedar
American Students and the Decline in History
Every few years national polls highlight the low level of history and civics knowledge among American citizens, yet at some point educators need to reform the process.
american students and american history • teaching american history • no child left behind and teaching american history • studies on history and civics knowledge • reforming civics and history education
Every few years national polls highlight the low level of history and civics knowledge among American citizens, yet at some point educators need to reform the process.
american students and american history • teaching american history • no child left behind and teaching american history • studies on history and civics knowledge • reforming civics and history education
Angel of Mercy
Can you imagine tending the wounded and dying on the battlefields of the American Civil War? That's what Harriet Patience Dame did. She's stopped by today to tell us her story.
american civil war • angel of mercy • harriet patience dame • bull run • manassas
Can you imagine tending the wounded and dying on the battlefields of the American Civil War? That's what Harriet Patience Dame did. She's stopped by today to tell us her story.
american civil war • angel of mercy • harriet patience dame • bull run • manassas
April showers bring May websites
This article features a large variety of sites for kids. Visit the Earth and Moon Viewer, Secrets at Sea and more.
kids • fun • websites • websites for kids • kids korner
This article features a large variety of sites for kids. Visit the Earth and Moon Viewer, Secrets at Sea and more.
kids • fun • websites • websites for kids • kids korner
Around the Campfire
Have you ever been on a camping trip and listened to ghost stories around a campfire? If so, you have a good idea of how entertaining oral traditions were to the Natives of North America.
indians • natives • storytelling • oral traditions • stories
Have you ever been on a camping trip and listened to ghost stories around a campfire? If so, you have a good idea of how entertaining oral traditions were to the Natives of North America.
indians • natives • storytelling • oral traditions • stories
Child Abuse Memoirs and Autobiographies
One might ask, "Why would anyone want to read about another person's horrible childhood?" Yet, these so-called "misery memoirs" are abundantly written and read.
misery memoirs • child abuse memoirs • bibliotherapy • unhappy childhood memoirs • therapeutic reading
One might ask, "Why would anyone want to read about another person's horrible childhood?" Yet, these so-called "misery memoirs" are abundantly written and read.
misery memoirs • child abuse memoirs • bibliotherapy • unhappy childhood memoirs • therapeutic reading
February is Black History Month
A bit about Black History Month. This article contains the instructions for a Hands Around the World Project.
black history • black history month • february • february holiday • celebrating black history month
A bit about Black History Month. This article contains the instructions for a Hands Around the World Project.
black history • black history month • february • february holiday • celebrating black history month
George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was born into slavery on his father's farm in Diamond, Missouri. Who would have thought that this slave boy would change the world of agriculture forever?
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
George Washington Carver was born into slavery on his father's farm in Diamond, Missouri. Who would have thought that this slave boy would change the world of agriculture forever?
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
George Washington Carver: Part Two
George Washington Carver, born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, went on to leave the world a great legacy.
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
George Washington Carver, born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, went on to leave the world a great legacy.
history for children • history for kids • black history month • black history for kids • black history
In Flanders Fields
We are all familiar with the poem "In Flanders Fields," but what does it signify?
war • history for children • flanders fields • poetry • remembrance day
We are all familiar with the poem "In Flanders Fields," but what does it signify?
war • history for children • flanders fields • poetry • remembrance day
Lessons for Black History Month
Allow students to connect to slave children through the songs and games they played.
black history month • lessons for black history • slave children games • songs from slavery • slave lessons
Allow students to connect to slave children through the songs and games they played.
black history month • lessons for black history • slave children games • songs from slavery • slave lessons
My Name is Pumpkin
Hi! My name is pumpkin. No, it's not a nickname. I'm the big orange fruit that grows in gardens and farmer's fields. I stopped by to tell you about myself and my ancestors. We've been around for 9,000 years.
pumpkins • history of pumpkins • history for children • history for kids • gourd
Hi! My name is pumpkin. No, it's not a nickname. I'm the big orange fruit that grows in gardens and farmer's fields. I stopped by to tell you about myself and my ancestors. We've been around for 9,000 years.
pumpkins • history of pumpkins • history for children • history for kids • gourd
Number Pleeyazz
In the beginning telephone companies hired boys as operators. They soon learned boys didn't make good operators and begin to hire women. They worked hard, had patience and made telephone companies successful.
telephone operators • history for children • history for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
In the beginning telephone companies hired boys as operators. They soon learned boys didn't make good operators and begin to hire women. They worked hard, had patience and made telephone companies successful.
telephone operators • history for children • history for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
R-i-i-i-n-n-n-g
Do you know proper telephone etiquette? Let's take a trip back in time to see what life was like when the telephone was younng. What it was like to use a telephone in those days? These questions and more will be answered in this article.
history for children • children • kids • telephone • party line
Do you know proper telephone etiquette? Let's take a trip back in time to see what life was like when the telephone was younng. What it was like to use a telephone in those days? These questions and more will be answered in this article.
history for children • children • kids • telephone • party line
Review of Mommy Wars
Why do working moms look down on stay at home moms, and vice versa? Mommy Wars examines this conflict between mothers and how women make the choice to work or stay home.
mommy wars • leslie morgan steiner • working moms • career moms • moms working from home
Why do working moms look down on stay at home moms, and vice versa? Mommy Wars examines this conflict between mothers and how women make the choice to work or stay home.
mommy wars • leslie morgan steiner • working moms • career moms • moms working from home
The Female Paul Revere
Hi! My name is Sybil Ludington. I was born in Fredericksburg, New York. On April 26, 1777, when I was 16 years old, I rode 40 miles to gather the men of the militia together to fight against the British.
sybil ludington • paul revere • female paul revere • heroine • suite101
Hi! My name is Sybil Ludington. I was born in Fredericksburg, New York. On April 26, 1777, when I was 16 years old, I rode 40 miles to gather the men of the militia together to fight against the British.
sybil ludington • paul revere • female paul revere • heroine • suite101
The History of Halloween
Every year on October 31st, we dress up in costumes and head out for trick-or-treating. This is the modern tradition of Halloween. But where did this tradition originate (come from)? Is it a time to worship the devil or demons? Is it just an ancient pagan ritual? Let’s find out.
halloween • halloween traditions • history for children • history of halloween • all hallows day
Every year on October 31st, we dress up in costumes and head out for trick-or-treating. This is the modern tradition of Halloween. But where did this tradition originate (come from)? Is it a time to worship the devil or demons? Is it just an ancient pagan ritual? Let’s find out.
halloween • halloween traditions • history for children • history of halloween • all hallows day
The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
The Moon Sisters
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
moon sisters • civil war spies • history for children • history for kids • mary alward
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
moon sisters • civil war spies • history for children • history for kids • mary alward
The Vanishing Tribe
In 200 A.D., the Beothuck Indians made their home on what is now known as Newfoundland, Canada. In 1829, with the passing of Shanawdithit, a Beothuck woman, the tribe vanished.
boethuck • indians • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
In 200 A.D., the Beothuck Indians made their home on what is now known as Newfoundland, Canada. In 1829, with the passing of Shanawdithit, a Beothuck woman, the tribe vanished.
boethuck • indians • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Valentine Card Challenge
Have you bought your Valentine cards yet? If not, I challenge you to make them from information in this article. If you scan them and send them to me, I will post them on Kids' Korner.
valentine • valentines • kids korner • mary alward • mary m alward
Have you bought your Valentine cards yet? If not, I challenge you to make them from information in this article. If you scan them and send them to me, I will post them on Kids' Korner.
valentine • valentines • kids korner • mary alward • mary m alward
We’ve Come A Long Way Mr. Bell
Can you imagine what it would be like for telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell to visit the world today and see how his invention has grown? Would he be shocked, happy, appalled or horrified?
telephone • bell • alexander graham bell • telephone invention • canada
Can you imagine what it would be like for telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell to visit the world today and see how his invention has grown? Would he be shocked, happy, appalled or horrified?
telephone • bell • alexander graham bell • telephone invention • canada
How To Evaluate a Foster Child For Adoption
After being licensed as a fost-adopt family, it is time to look for a match. What criteria should the family use when looking at a child's pictures and profiles?
foster care • foster care adoption • foster parenting • adoption • foster adopt
After being licensed as a fost-adopt family, it is time to look for a match. What criteria should the family use when looking at a child's pictures and profiles?
foster care • foster care adoption • foster parenting • adoption • foster adopt
A Child's Christmas in Wales: Best Xmas on DVD
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' Child's Xmas in Wales is a charming dramatization of holiday favorite made for British TV on DVD. Add this to the family tradition this season.
child's christmas in wales • dylan thomas • dylan thomas poems • dylan thomas bio • fern hill
Welsh poet Dylan Thomas' Child's Xmas in Wales is a charming dramatization of holiday favorite made for British TV on DVD. Add this to the family tradition this season.
child's christmas in wales • dylan thomas • dylan thomas poems • dylan thomas bio • fern hill
Christmas Preschool Unit Study Activities
See a complete preschool unit study based on the holiday season and learning ideas for math, science, art, music, language skills, food, outdoor activities and more.
preschool unit study • christmas activities • pre-k studies • christmas games • toddler music ideas
See a complete preschool unit study based on the holiday season and learning ideas for math, science, art, music, language skills, food, outdoor activities and more.
preschool unit study • christmas activities • pre-k studies • christmas games • toddler music ideas
Free Museums in London
After the theatre tickets have been bought, meals enjoyed and the hotel bill settled, it's time to sample some of London's Museums and Art Galleries, all for free.
free museums in london • natural history museum • the v. & a. museum • the victoria and albert museum • darwin centre
After the theatre tickets have been bought, meals enjoyed and the hotel bill settled, it's time to sample some of London's Museums and Art Galleries, all for free.
free museums in london • natural history museum • the v. & a. museum • the victoria and albert museum • darwin centre
Holiday Lesson Ideas: January-June
Do you build monthly holidays into your lesson plans? Here's an overview of monthly celebrations from January to June.
monthly celebrations • january-june celebrations • holiday lessons • holidays around the year • yearly holidays
Do you build monthly holidays into your lesson plans? Here's an overview of monthly celebrations from January to June.
monthly celebrations • january-june celebrations • holiday lessons • holidays around the year • yearly holidays
How To Draw Animals by Susie Hodge
In her book, How To Draw Animals, Susie Hodge demonstrates 10 progressive drawing exercises designed to build the confidence of aspiring artists.
how to draw animals by hodge • step by step drawing techniques • explanation of basic drawing techniques • hodge demonstrates progressive drawing exercises • progressive drawing exercises build confidence
In her book, How To Draw Animals, Susie Hodge demonstrates 10 progressive drawing exercises designed to build the confidence of aspiring artists.
how to draw animals by hodge • step by step drawing techniques • explanation of basic drawing techniques • hodge demonstrates progressive drawing exercises • progressive drawing exercises build confidence
Letting Go of Old Relationships
Sigmund Freud developed the theory of transference in psychotherapy. New research shows that transference doesn't just occur in counseling - it's a common phenomenon.
transference in psychotherapy • abusive relationships • letting go of old relationships • sigmund freud • counseling
Sigmund Freud developed the theory of transference in psychotherapy. New research shows that transference doesn't just occur in counseling - it's a common phenomenon.
transference in psychotherapy • abusive relationships • letting go of old relationships • sigmund freud • counseling
Molly an American Girl DVD Review
Molly McIntire's world seemed to fall apart overnight as World War ll absorbed the United States and England into active participation.
molly an american girl dvd review • molly an american girl on the homefront 1943 • 1943 little girls coming of age and world war two • war stress 1943 • molly an american girl storyline
Molly McIntire's world seemed to fall apart overnight as World War ll absorbed the United States and England into active participation.
molly an american girl dvd review • molly an american girl on the homefront 1943 • 1943 little girls coming of age and world war two • war stress 1943 • molly an american girl storyline
Pearl Harbor Day Lesson Plans
Find lesson plans and activities, with multimedia, survivor stories and prime resources for learning about the Pearl harbor, HI bombing that took place December 7, 1941.
pearl harbor day • lesson plans • world war history • japanese bombing • survivor stories
Find lesson plans and activities, with multimedia, survivor stories and prime resources for learning about the Pearl harbor, HI bombing that took place December 7, 1941.
pearl harbor day • lesson plans • world war history • japanese bombing • survivor stories
Surfing Kids' Sites at Suite101.com
Christmas is almost here. Explore the kids' sites at Suite 101 and do a little cooking.
suite101.com • kids • websites • computer • surfing
Christmas is almost here. Explore the kids' sites at Suite 101 and do a little cooking.
suite101.com • kids • websites • computer • surfing
TAKE ME HOME PLEASE !!!
Special Needs Adoption
adoption • disabled • handicapped • children's disabilities • adoption process
Special Needs Adoption
adoption • disabled • handicapped • children's disabilities • adoption process
The School Stories Revival
It looked as if the traditional school story was dead in the water by the early 1990s. But it was just about to stage an unexpected revival.
school stories • children's publishing • harry potter • jennings • enid blyton
It looked as if the traditional school story was dead in the water by the early 1990s. But it was just about to stage an unexpected revival.
school stories • children's publishing • harry potter • jennings • enid blyton
"Grandmother of the Everglades"
Known as the "lady with the funny hats," this woman was a tireless crusader on behalf of the Flordia Everglades.
marjory stoneman douglas • everglades • environmental issues • ecosystems • earth day
Known as the "lady with the funny hats," this woman was a tireless crusader on behalf of the Flordia Everglades.
marjory stoneman douglas • everglades • environmental issues • ecosystems • earth day
"The Traveling Coffin"
What is the <i>H.L. Hunley</i>?
h.l. hunley • civil war • history of submarines • military history • great naval battles
What is the <i>H.L. Hunley</i>?
h.l. hunley • civil war • history of submarines • military history • great naval battles
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