Little Lion Littles: My First American History | Printable Activity Pack Ages 3–5

Their first history lesson doesn’t have to feel like a history lesson.

Little Lion Littles: My First American History is a printable, hands-on introduction to American history created especially for little learners ages 3–5.

Through five playful activities, children will meet historical figures, discover American symbols, explore the difference between past and present, and learn about the American flag—all while practicing the early-learning skills they’re already working on.

There are no dates to memorize and no long lessons to sit through. Just print, prepare, and play.

What’s Included

Craft Tube Characters
Turn four Little Lion characters into hands-on history friends, then discover the real historical figures who inspired their pretend play: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and King George III.

Symbols of America Code Cracker
Use a red transparent object to reveal hidden letters and connect them with familiar American symbols including the flag, bald eagle, Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty.

Past & Present Passport
Travel through time with simple two-piece shape puzzles. Children match the pieces to reveal something from the past alongside its present-day counterpart while exploring how life changes over time.

Stars, Stripes & Shapes
Build the American flag through tracing, counting, colors, shapes, and hands-on pieces while learning about its stars and stripes.

Meet the Characters Color by Number
Practice early number and color recognition while meeting Little Lion characters and the historical figures they represent.

Learning Behind the Play

While your child thinks they’re playing, they’re also practicing:

• Early history exposure
• Shape and color recognition
• Counting and number recognition
• Fine motor skills
• Early literacy
• Matching and spatial reasoning
• Comparing past and present
• Problem solving
• Imaginative play

The goal isn't memorization.

At this age, history is about giving children their first sense that there was a before—that people lived differently, things changed, and there are stories behind the world they see today.

My First American History gives them a playful place to begin.

What You’ll Need

This is a digital printable product. No physical materials will be shipped.

Depending on the activity, you may want scissors, crayons or markers, glue or a glue stick, a stapler, craft tubes/toilet paper rolls, and a red transparent object such as a red Magna-Tile or Lucite tile.

Cardstock and laminating are optional for added durability.