History for the Holidays
Behind the holidays we celebrate are stories, traditions, and history waiting to be discovered.
Bring a little history into your holiday season with hands-on Thanksgiving and Christmas activities made especially for young learners.
Thanksgiving Escape Room | Ages 5–7
Skip the turkey coloring pages and take your little historian on a Thanksgiving adventure! Through five hands-on puzzle missions, kids ages 5–7 will uncover how Thanksgiving began, how it became a national holiday, and the history behind the traditions we celebrate today.
History, puzzles, and a little mystery. All in one printable adventure!
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Thanksgiving for Tiny Tots | Ages 3–4
Even the littlest learners can explore Thanksgiving! Through a sweet storybook, finger-tracing activities, and a playful journey through time, kids ages 3–4 will discover the people and history behind Thanksgiving while learning about gratitude, sharing, and togetherness.
A little history, a little play, and a whole lot of heart!
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Past & Present Christmas Passport | Ages 5–7
Take your little historian on a Christmas adventure through time! With three hands-on missions exploring decorations, food, and gifts, kids ages 5–7 will discover how everyday life in Colonial America compares to today while building early historical thinking skills.
A little Christmas magic, a little history, and a whole lot of discovery!
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