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An Overview of the

17th

CenturyLearning Lapbook with Study Guide

Grades 2-7A

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Authors-Paula Winget and Nancy Fileccia

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So where do the mini-booklets go?

A shape-coded and labeled KEY is included. This key shows you where all of the mini-

booklets go in each folder. Keep this page handy! You’ll also see at the top of the mini-booklet

pages another graphic that shows once again where to place the booklet in each folder. So

there are TWO ways to see where to place the booklet. We made it easy! You won’t get lost.

Things to Know

Hamburger Fold-Fold horizontally

Hotdog Fold-Fold vertically

Folds-Labeled with a small line to show where the fold is and the words “hamburger fold” or “hotdog fold.”

Dotted Lines-These are the cutting lines

Accordion Fold-This fold is like making a paper fan. Fold on the first line so that title is on top. Turn over and fold on

next line so that title is on top again. Turn over again and fold again on the next line so that title is on top. Continue

until all folds are done.

Cover Labels-Most of the booklets that are folded look nicer with a label on top instead of just a blank space. They

will be labeled “cover label.”

Lapbook Assembly Choices

(see photos on how to fold and glue your folders together)We recommend using Zip Dry Glue.

Choice #1 -Do not glue your folders together until you have completely finished all three folders. It

is easier to work with one folder instead of two or three glued together.

Choice #2 -Glue all of your folders together before beginning. Some children like to see the entire

project as they work on it. It helps with keeping up with which folder you are supposed to be

working in. The choices are completely up to you and your child!

How Long Does it Take to Complete the Lapbook?

Doing a study guide page and mini-booklet a day, a 3-folder lapbook takes about

one month to complete. However, you can expand the study portion and make it

last as long as you like! That’s the beauty of homeschooling! Do it YOUR way!


Study Choices

Choice #1- Read the first page of the study guide. Then use the internet and fun

children’s books to learn more about the topic that is covered in that study guide.

For instance-our American Indians lapbook has a study guide page about

Geronimo. Dig into Geronimo. There are probably lots of interesting things to

learn about him that the study guide does not cover. Spend a day on Geronimo

or spend a week! The pace you take for the lapbook is completely up to you.

When your child has completed studying that particular topic, it will be time to do

the mini-booklet for that topic. The mini-booklet patterns are found right after the

study guide page that it goes with. Or, your child might want to do the mini-

booklet before he/she delves deeper into the subject. Once again, the order is

completely up to you and your child.

Choice #2- Read only the study guide page and do the mini-booklet that goes

with it. The mini-booklet patterns are found right after the study guide page that it

goes with. You may choose to do one study guide/mini-booklet per day, two per

day, two per week, three per week, etc. It doesn’t matter. The pace is completely

up to you. At one per day, it will take about a month to complete a 3 folder

lapbook.

How It All Goes Together

What you need to get started

*A printed copy of the lapbook by A Journey Through Learning

*colored file folders

*Scissors

*Glue (We recommend Zip Dry Glue)

*Hole puncher

*Brads

*Stapler

To make the storage system (optional-see directions)

*Duct tape

One 3-ring binder


1. Gather the number of

folders required for your

particular lapbook.

2. Open up each folder and

flatten it out.

3. Take the right side and fold it

all the way over until the tab is

just before the middle crease in

the folder. Do not overlap this

crease with the tab.

4. Fold the left hand-side over

just to the crease but not

overlapping it. Your folder now

has two flaps. We like to run a

ruler down each fold to make

the fold neater and flatter. Do

steps 3 and 4 to the remaining

folders.

5. Take two of the folders and

apply a generous amount of

glue to their flaps. We

recommend using Zip Dry

Paper Glue.

6. Bring the flaps

together and press so

they stick together.

7. Do steps 5 and 6 to your

remaining folders (if any).

8. The patterns for all the mini-booklets are

provided. Just cut out, construct, and glue them

into your lapbook. Refer to the color-coded

placement page or the actual mini-booklet page

for placement of each mini-booklet.

How to fold and connect the folders for your lapbook.


Roll out enough duct

tape to go across the

folders lengthwise.

Put duct tape sticky side

up. Place binded edge of

lapbook on the duct tape

(no more than ¼ inch!).

Then stick duct tape to the

other side again about ¼

inch. There will need to be

enough tape to hole punch.

Stick duct tape into

hole puncher but be

careful not to punch

holes in your folders.

It will look like this. Store folders in 3-ring binder.

How to make a storage system for your lapbook(s)

Can I store all of my lapbooks in ONE location?

Yes! A Journey Through Learning has come up with a way that you can store all

of your lapbooks from your books in ONE convenient location. A 3-ring binder

serves as a great place to keep your lapbooks. This method of storage not only

keeps your lapbooks from getting lost but also keeps them neat and readily

available to show to dad, grandparents, friends, etc. When they are not being

shown off, just place the binder on your bookshelf! Below, we have given you

step-by-step directions (with pictures) of how to create a storage binder.


1. Label your tabs: Study Guide/Mini Booklets, Book Log, NICK Notes(easier) or

Outline Form (harder), Biography Reports, What I Learned Pages (Copywork and

Notebooking, if using these).

2. You will find a master copy of all of these special pages at the back of the

lapbook packet. Make copies of the NICK Notes or Outline Form, Biography

Report (if included), and What I Learned Pages and put them behind the tabs.

Make more copied of the Book Log if your child reads a lot and needs more room

to log books. We will explain how your child can use all of these enrichment

pages later.

3. Hole punch your study guide and mini-booklets sheets and place behind the

Study Guide tab. You will read a page of a study guide. Behind the study guide is

the booklet(s) that goes with that study guide.

4. Keeping your office supplies handy-Measure the bottom of a quart size zip-

lock bag. Then measure out a strip of duct tape that length. Lay the zip-lock bag

on the lower edge of the tape. Fold the other end of the tape down on the zip-lock

bag. Your duct tape should be sticking out from the bag. Now, you can hole

punch the duct tape strip. DO NOT HOLE PUNCH INTO THE BAG! Then put it

into your 3-ring binder. Use this bag to store items you will be using for your

lapbook. Glue, scissors, hole puncher, stapler and extra staples, crayons,

pencils, brads, ribbon, and any unfinished work. Doing this one step keeps you

from having to constantly gather supplies every time you want to work on your

lapbook!

Supplies Need:

½ inch three-ring binder

5 tabs (if you are using our copywork and/or notebooking pages,

you will need to have 7 tabs. Label with copywork and notebooking)

Quart size baggies

Duct tape

Your study guide and mini-booklets pages and copies of the enrichment pages at

the end

Office supplies-glue, scissors, brads, stapler, pencils, crayons,

and ribbon (if needed)

Tips and tricks to go the extra mile! (optional)


Folder 1

Folder 2

Folder 3

NW

Passage

Henry

Hudson

Separatists

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King

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King

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William

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Salem

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Trials

First

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Puritans

Northern

Colonies


Complete the Scene

Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to plant seeds to grow food. Draw tall stalks of corn; pumpkins,

squash, beans, etc. Squanto used fish as fertilizer. Draw holes with fish. Cut off this piece and glue

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An Overview of the 17th

Century

Native Americans-The First Americans

We Need to Find a Northwest Passage!

Henry Hudson-Explorer

Leaving the Church of England

Who was King James?

Who were the Puritans?

Who were the Separatists?

The Pilgrims Come to America-Jamestown

Capt. John Smith Saves Jamestown

Pocahontas-Indian Princess

The Puritans Come to America-Mayflower Journey

The First Laws-Mayflower Compact

Squanto Helps the New Settlers

First Thanksgiving-Celebrating the First Year

Pequot War-Settlers and Indians Fighting

King Phillip’s War-More Settlers and Indians Fighting

The Quakers Come to America

William Penn Settles Pennsylvania

The Tragedy of Salem Witch Trials

Colonial Families

Colonial Food

Colonial Housing

Colonial Clothing

Colonial Money

Colonial Crime and Punishment

The Thirteen Colonies


Native Americans-The First Americans

Many people contend that Christopher Columbus “discovered”

America. But, the Native American Indians were present long before any of

the explorers landed on the North American continent. American Indians

varied considerably from area to area, as did their reactions to European

settlements. Indian families lived in tribes. Each family was dependent on the

other for survival. They lived by the customs and practices of their ancestors

and used the land only as they needed it, believing it was sacred. Around the

1500s, European explorers began to explore inland on the new found

continent. They often were peaceful toward the Indians, but many times, they

were fearful and killed them. The new white man brought many new things to

the Indians, such as copper, iron, metal for weapons, and new foods and

plants. They also brought new diseases and war.

The Europeans began to no longer feeling like a visitor to this land.

They wanted to own all of it. There were more and more people coming over

and more land was needed for their expansion. The military began taking

what it wanted and began forcing the Indian tribes into extinction. Out of fear

of the Indians, the Europeans tried to force the Indians to be like them, to be

Christians, and speak English. The United States government began dividing

the country during its expansion. Indians were given small plots of land

called reservations. Most Indians were forced from their homeland onto

these reservations. Often they were forced to walk hundreds of miles and

were given very little food or clothing for the journey. Many Indians died while

on the way to their new homes. The rest of their land was taken over by

settlers. This is why few tribes are left today.


The First

Americans

Read Native Americans-The First Americans.

Hamburger fold on the middle line. Cut around the shape of

the teepee. Do not cut the fold. Now you have a teepee-

shaped booklet. Glue into lapbook.

Directions: Inside of the teepee, write what you learned

about the first Americans.

Folder 1


We Need to Find A Northwest Passage

The Northwest Passage is a sea route through the Arctic Ocean.

It runs along the northern coast of North America via the waterways

amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago connecting the Atlantic and

Pacific Oceans. Beginning in the 15th century, explorers began

searching for a shorter sea route north and west around North America

for trading. The Northwest Passage became a new route to the trading

nations of Asia. In 1493, to defuse trade disputes, Pope Alexander VI

split the discovered world between Spain and Portugal. This move

made other countries like England and France want to find their own

route. This new route became the desire and motivation of the

European explorations. They named it the Northwest Passage.

When it became evident that there was no route through the

heart of the continent, attention was turned to the possibility of a

passage through northern waters. From west to east, the Northwest

Passage runs through the Bering Strait (separating Russia and

Alaska), Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea and then through various

waterways that run through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. There are

five to seven different routes through the archipelago, including the

McClure Strait, the Dease Strait, and the Prince of Wales Strait, but not

all of them are suitable for larger ships. The passage then goes

through Baffin Bay and the Davis Strait leading into the Atlantic Ocean.


The

Northwest

Passage

Read We Need to Find A Northwest Passage.

Cut out as one piece. Hamburger fold on middle line.

Glue into lapbook.

Directions: Inside booklet, write about what is the

Northwest Passage.

Folder 1


Henry Hudson-Explorer

Henry Hudson was born at a turning point in English history. Since

the expedition of Columbus, many had set out to discover a route to the

Orient. Hudson learned his skill of the sea by traveling with seafarers,

mariners, and explorers. As a young man, he had traveled with trade ships

and had even sailed on an English ship that faced and defeated the

Spanish Armada in 1588.

Hudson made four voyages into the treacherous Arctic waters in four

years, from 1607 to 1610. Each additional time, he pushed the limits of his

discoveries a little further. He was determined to find the Northwest

Passage, often ignoring his safety and that of his crews. In 1609, he sailed

from Amsterdam on a vessel named “Half Moon” and headed north, again

trying to find a path through the Arctic to the Far East. He believed that the

Atlantic and Pacific Oceans were separated by a narrow strip of land, which

would provide a shortcut between the two oceans. He sailed into New York

Bay in September of 1609 and explored about 150 miles of a river, which

later became known as the Hudson River.

In 1610, Hudson set out again in pursuit of the famous Northwest

Passage on a ship called the “Discovery.” His son went with him on this

journey. They sailed down the dangerous waters past Quebec and down

thru Hudson Strait (this Strait is not named for Henry.) They entered a huge

bay, which Henry thought was the Pacific Ocean. The bay, which we

presently call Hudson Bay, became frozen and the currents were very

rough. The crew wanted to turn around, but Henry refused. His crew,

thinking of mutiny, put Hudson, his son, and seven others into a small boat.

We know from a diary that was found on the shore months later that this

group left the boat to go ashore to look for shelter. Henry, his son, and his

crew were never heard from again.


Read Henry Hudson-Explorer.

Cut out as one booklet. Fold down flap and then fold

over the other. Glue into lapbook. Cut out the labels

and glue onto blank sides of booklet.

Directions: Answer the questions.

Henry

Hudson

What was Hudson

determined to find?

What is the name of

the river named after

him?

What was the fate of

Hudson and his crew?

Did Hudson ever find a

Northwest Passage?

Folder 1


Leaving the Church of EnglandA little history on the church that the colonists left

King Henry VIII was the king of England. His wife, Catherine of

Aragon, could not give him a son to inherit the throne. Because of this,

he tried to divorce her. This caused quite a problem because the

Catholic faith did not permit divorce. The Pope denied him the right to

divorce. King Henry VIII then denounced Catholicism and placed himself

as “head” of a new church. This new church became known as the

Church of England. This new church would be Protestant. The change

marked the birth of the 'Reformation in England.

After King Henry became the leader of the newly formed church,

he granted his own divorce. Later he would marry Anne Boleyn, only to

have her executed of treason, after she failed to produce a male heir.

The king would marry four more times, including a woman named Jane

Seymour. After multiple attempts, Jane finally blessed him with a son,

King Edward VI. King Edward ruled for a brief time and died in 1553 at

the age of 15.

After the King's death, his Catholic daughter, Mary, became

Queen. During her rein, she used fear and death to order the Catholic

Church back under the control of England. She was overthrown by her

half-sister Elizabeth I for her practice of ordering people to death. She

would thereafter be known as Bloody Mary. Queen Elizabeth was a

Protestant. She used her time as Queen to strengthen the Church of

England. Under her rule, she brought peace between the Church of

England and the Catholic Church by allowing each to remain as

separate.


Who was King James?

King James was the only child of Queen Mary and the Duke of Albany,

Henry Stuart. James became the King of England and Ireland on March 24,

1603. During King James' rule over England, the fields of art, literature, and

science bloomed with great works from people like Sir Francis Bacon and

William Shakespeare. Even though King James was a Protestant, he did not

attempt to end Catholicism. His religious tolerance also made room for the rise

of Puritanism in England. In 1604, he authorized an official translation of the

Bible called the King James Bible. It was published for the first time in 1611 and

is still known for its beautiful language.

During King James' reign, two groups of believers rose up who went

strongly against the Church of England. The “Puritans” made up a group of

people who wanted to remain in the church but wanted to modify its practices

and the way it was run. They were called “Puritans” because they wanted to

“purify” the church.

The other group, the “Separatists,” wanted to separate entirely from the

Church of England. The Separatists wanted to worship in a very simple manner.

They did not believe in all of the rituals and symbols that the Catholic Church

developed. They believed that the New Testament was the model to follow.

They felt that the state should not interfere with their religious choice.


Read Leaving the Church of England

A little history on the church that the colonists left

and Who was King James?

Cut out each piece. Fasten together at the top with a

brad (or staple). Glue into lapbook. Directions: Inside,

write about King James.

King James

His Parents

Folder 1


Bible version

named after him

Two groups that rose

up during his reign.


Who were the Puritans?

The Puritans were a group of people who wanted to remain part of

the Church of England but wanted to change its practices and the way it

was run. They were called “Puritans” because they wanted to “purify” the

church. They lived by a very strict Puritan code. The Puritan way of living

had numerous rules that were expected to be followed at all times.

During church services, men and women sat on opposite sides of the

room through very long services. Women were not allowed to speak in

church, and it was against the law to miss a church service.

The Puritan lifestyle was hard and rigid. The church dictated the

course of life. A Puritan was expected to work hard and show no

emotion. Puritans dressed very plainly in black and white clothing. The

Puritans believed that when bad things happened (such as the illness of

your child), that it was due to some hidden sin in your life. They believed

that it was God's way of bringing one to repentance. Puritans believed

that Satan hunted out the weak and the insane to act out his work. They

felt that Satan would attack anyone, including women and children.

Those who followed Satan were called witches. Witchcraft was the

greatest crime that a person could commit. The punishment for

witchcraft was death.

Puritan children were expected to behave under an extremely strict

code. The showing of anger, fear, or even excitement was considered a

sin. Playtime was not allowed, and toys were very seldom owned. Most

days consisted of chores, cooking, and attending church.


The

Puritans

List some strict rules

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Read Who were the Puritans?

Cut out each piece. Stack them on top of each other according

to length with title page on front and staple at the top.

Directions: Fill out information on each piece.

Folder 1


Who were the Separatists? (Pilgrims)

The Separatists were a group of people who wanted to separate

entirely from the Church of England. Separatists, believing in very simple

worship, rejected the rituals and symbols of the Anglican Church. They

believed that the New Testament was the example to follow. They also

believed that not only should the state not dictate religion but that one

should be able to worship freely as he chooses.

The Separatists also did not like the lax standards of social

behavior like drunkenness and the failure to observe the Sabbath. The

Separatists believed they had been chosen by God for salvation and

feared being sent to hell if they worshiped with those outside of their

church. They commonly referred to outsiders as “The Strangers.”

In 1607, William Brewster, along with his church of Separatists, tried

to make their first attempt to leave England for Amsterdam, Holland. Their

plan was found out, and he and many of his people were jailed and

beaten. In 1608, the congregation made another attempt to leave

England, only to be found out once again. The Separatists men had

already boarded the ship while the women waited on shore. As the

authorities arrived, the ship's captain left the dock. The men and the

women were separated. The authorities soon released the women, and

they joined their men in Holland.

In Holland, the Separatists were finally allowed to worship freely.

The Separatist were now known as “Pilgrims,” because they had left their

homeland on a “pilgrimage” to discover something new. But, they quickly

began to yearn for more freedom. News began to circulate of total

freedom of religion in a new place called “America.” So, the Pilgrims left

Holland in 1620 bound for America.


Read Who were the Separatists? (Pilgrims)

Cut out large square. Glue into lapbook. Cut out four small

booklets. Hamburger fold in half and fold the excess part

up over the top like a matchbook. Glue onto square.

Directions: Fill out information on each subject.

Their beliefs Their leaderWho were theyDestination

after Holland

The Separatists (Pilgrims)

Folder 1


The First Settlement-

The Jamestown Colony

The first permanent English settlement in the New Americas was

called “The Jamestown Settlement” in honor of the ruler of England, King

James I. In June of 1606, the Virginia Company was established by a group

of London entrepreneurs. King James gave his permission to establish an

English settlement in the Chesapeake region of North America.

In December 1606, a group of over 100 people sailed from London to

Virginia hoping to find gold and a shorter water passage to the Orient. Half

of this group was “gentlemen.” These “gentlemen” had much wealth and

had never worked hard. They were not prepared for the job ahead of them.

They knew nothing of the wilderness or the planning involved in starting a

new colony.

On May 14, 1607, The Virginia Company landed on Jamestown

Island, which was located near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. They

decided on this location due to the deep-water channel and its location

close to the shore, which enabled their ships to dock easily. Almost a

month after landing, the colonists were attacked by the Algonquian natives.

Due to these attacks, the colonists quickly built a fort for safety. They

constructed a triangular shaped fort made out of palisade walls. In the

center, they built a storehouse, church, and a number of houses. The

colonists took a huge hit with disease, famine, and numerous attacks from

the neighboring Algonquians. Trading with the Powhatan Indians helped to

revive the colony. Trading included food, clothing, tools, copper, and iron.

A strong leader and hunter by the name of Captain John Smith is

credited with keeping the colony from totally disappearing. In the winter of

1609, Captain Smith left the settlement to return home. Without Smith's

guidance, only 60 of the settlers survived the severe winter. It became

known as the “starving time.” After the harsh winter, the survivors decided

to bury their cannons and armor and abandon Jamestown. However, with

the arrival of Lord De La Ware and his supply ships full of food and building

material, the colonists decided to stay and rebuild.

.


Cover label

Describe the

“gentlemen.”

Jamestown

Read The First Settlement-The Jamestown Colony.

Cut out the booklet as one piece. Hamburger fold in half.

Cut out the cover label and glue on the top. Glue into lap

book.

Directions: Fill out the information in the booklets.

When was it

established

and by whom?

Folder 1


Captain John Smith Saves Jamestown

Captain John Smith was known as a brash and boldly self-confident

person. His keen experience of survival and exceptional leadership skills

helped save the Jamestown colony. Smith led the settlers in hunting,

construction of the fort, and trading with the Indians for corn. One of the

major threats that Smith and the others faced were the frequent raids by

the Algonquin Indians.

Smith was captured in December 1607 and brought before the

chief of the Algonquin Indians, Chief Powhatan. The chief's daughter,

Pocahontas, saved his life by throwing herself between him and the

warriors, right before they were ordered to kill him. Once released, Smith

helped to further lead the colony.

After being injured, Smith returned to England for a couple of years.

In, 1614, Captain Smith returned to Maine and the Massachusetts Bay.

Under approval of Prince Charles, he changed the name of the region to

“New England.” He mapped the coastline from Penobscot Bay to Cape

Cod. After his return to England in 1617, Smith wrote a book about his

adventures in North America. He never again returned to Virginia or

Massachusetts.


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Read Captain John Smith Saves Jamestown.

Cut out the two pieces. Stack the title piece on top.

Staple down the left hand side. Glue into lapbook.

Directions: Answer questions.

Folder 2


Pocahontas-Indian Princess

Pocahontas was an Indian princess who lived in the Virginia region

near Jamestown Colony. She was the daughter of Powhatan, the chief of the

Algonquian Indians. She was born to one of the many wives of the chief. Her

actual date of birth is not known. Some believe it to be around 1596.

Pocahontas probably saw white men for the first time in May of 1607,

when the settlers landed in Jamestown. She became fast friends with the

captain of the troop, John Smith. In December of 1607, Smith was taken

captive by her father while he was leading an expedition. Pocahontas is most

remembered for saving his life.

In 1610, Pocahontas was kidnapped and held for ransom by some

overly energetic soldiers at Jamestown. The year before, John Smith had

been injured and returned to England. The solider sent word to Chief

Powhatan that he would return his beloved daughter only if the chief sent him

his demands. The chief sent some of the items with a note asking them to

treat his daughter well. Pocahontas stayed with the white men and settled

into a new colony called Henrico, which was under the leadership of Sir

Thomas Dale. Here, she began her education and was baptized into the

Christian faith.

She married a deeply religious man named John Rolfe. Afterwards,

she was christened with the name Rebecca. Because of the marriage of

John and "Rebecca," peace was found between the English and the Indians.

In the spring of 1616, Pocahontas, her husband, and their infant son,

Thomas, went to London. Her arrival in London was well talked about. She

was presented to King James I and all of the London royal society. While in

London, she was also reunited with her old friend, Captain John Smith. It had

been eight years since their last encounter. In March 1617, Pocahontas and

her family planned to return to Virginia. On the voyage home, Pocahontas

became extremely ill with pneumonia or possibly tuberculosis. She died at

the age of 22. Her body was buried in a churchyard in Gravesend, England,

where the ship had to go ashore when she became ill.


Pocahontas

Read Pocahontas-Indian Princess.

Hamburger fold on the middle line. Cut around the shape

of the person. Do not cut the fold. Now you have a person-

shaped booklet. Glue into lapbook.

Directions: Inside, write what you learned about the

Pocahontas.

Folder 2


The Pilgrims Come to America-

The Mayflower Journey

The Pilgrims, who left England 11 years earlier to obtain freedom of

worship in Holland, began to dream of leaving their home in Holland and

traveling across the Atlantic to America. They began their journey aboard the

Speedwell, which took them to Southampton, England. There they joined

another group of Separatists.

On September 6, 1620, they set out on the Mayflower for America. The

brave men and women had given up everything in their past to commit

themselves to a new life; a life they hoped to base solely on the Bible and a

relationship with God.

Once again, they were on a search for a new place to live. Even though

they could not bring many personal items with them, they did bring their

culture, spiritual beliefs, and deeply rooted family values to the New World.

They were determined to establish an improved foundation of English society

in this unknown land.

Life on the voyage was not at all comfortable. There were 102

passengers and 30 crewmembers. The Mayflower was a merchant ship, not a

passenger ship, so there were no cabins in which to live or sleep. The pilgrims

slept in the scallops or on the gun deck. Sleeping was done in triple tier bunks,

which had been built between the decks. Each family had about a 5' x 5'

square of space. Here they slept, cooked, and lived. Most of the belongings

that they did carry with them were stored in the hold of the ship in trunks.

There was no privacy and little room for the 32 children on board to play. The

foods that they ate included salted meat, and fish, peas, beans, beer, and

hard cheese.


Was it a safe voyage?

Read The Pilgrims Come to America-The Mayflower

Journey.

Cut out the ship along its shape. Cut out the other pieces

that are the shape of the ship’s hull found on the next page.

Stack and staple on top of the ship’s hull down the left hand

side to make a booklet on top of the ship’s hull. Glue into

lapbook.

Directions: Answer the questions.

Mayflower

Voyage

Folder 2


Where were they going?

Why were they going there?

When did they set sail?


The First Laws-

Mayflower Compact

During the planning stages of their voyage to America, the pilgrims

met with their pastor, John Robinson, to receive his advice in establishing a

new government. They knew that it would be based on democracy. They

also knew that they needed rules and laws that everyone would have to

follow. The leaders on the Mayflower proposed that a document be written

that would bind them all to a common consent. To solve this problem, the

Pilgrims came up with the Mayflower Compact.

The Compact was an agreement that was signed by all the men on

board the ship, including the indentured servants. The Mayflower Compact

was the first document written in the new world. It set the standard for the

free democracy that we still enjoy today. In the document, they stated that

the new America would be a government “of the people, by the people, and

for the people.” It further stated that they would be allowed to elect their

own leaders and to write their own laws. The Mayflower Compact was

signed by 41 men on November 21, 1620 aboard the Mayflower. After the

signing, the men elected John Carver as the first governor. The Mayflower

Compact stayed in effect until about 1686.


How long did it

stay the ruling

document?

Who signed the

Mayflower

Compact?

When and

where was it

signed?

Why was the

Mayflower

Compact written?

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Read The First Laws-Mayflower Compact.

Cut out as one piece. Hotdog fold in half. Cut on dotted

lines to make flaps. Glue into lapbook.

Directions: Answer the questions under each flap.

Folder 2


Squanto Helps the New Settlers

Squanto, also known as Tisquantum, was a Native American of the

Wampanoag tribe. He lived in what is now Massachusetts. He acted as a

helpful friend to the new European settlers that came to America.

When Squanto was in his early years, he was taken captive and sold

as a slave in Spain. Eventually, he managed to escape and went to

England. In 1619, while serving as a pilot for an English sea captain, he

escaped and returned home.

When he arrived home, he discovered that most of his tribe had

been destroyed by a plague. In 1621, he befriended the people of the

Plymouth Colony and taught them numerous skills to help them survive

the harsh winters. He taught them how to fish and how to plant corn. As

the pilgrim’s friend, he acted as an interpreter at the Treaty of Plymouth.

The following year, as he was guiding a party under the leadership of

Colonial Bradford around Cape Cod, he became extremely ill and died.


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nto

Read Squanto Helps the New Settlers.

Cut out the corn and the two blank pieces. Staple the two

blank pieces behind the corn at the bottom. Glue into

lapbook.

Directions: Pull back the top of the corn and write things

you have learned about Squanto.

Folder 2


The First Thanksgiving-

Celebrating the First Year

In 1621, after having survived their first year in America, the pilgrims,

along with their new friends, the Wampanoag Indians, threw a feast of

thanks. This autumn harvest festival became known as “the first

Thanksgiving celebration.”

The way in which the pilgrims celebrated then is very different from

the way we celebrate now. At a typical meal, the pilgrims would have eaten

with their fingers and wiped their hands on a large cloth napkin that was

also used to pick up hot food. The food was placed directly on the table

instead of on plates. Food was not passed around the table. You would

have eaten only the food that was placed in front of you. Most meals

included meat or “game” as it was called. Puddings and soups were very

common.

The pilgrims had brought a small amount of sugar with them, but a

year later, it would have been used. They did not have ovens to bake pies

or bread. However, they did have plenty of pumpkins to boil and also made

fried grounded corn cakes. After the meal, the men, children, and Indians

played games such as rugby, Native American soccer, badminton, and

darts.


First

ThanksgivingThanksgiving

Today

Thanksgiving Then and Now

Read The First Thanksgiving-Celebrating the First Year.

Cut out this piece and hotdog fold in half. Cut out title piece

from next page and glue to top of closed booklet. Glue into

lapbook.

Directions: Complete the Venn Diagram. On one side,

write about the first Thanksgiving. On the other side write

about Thanksgiving today. In the middle, write how the two

are the same.Hotdog fold

Hotdog fold

Folder 2


The

First

Thanksgiving


Pequot War-

Settlers and Indians Battle It Out

Pequot Indians were a powerful tribe who held control over all of

Connecticut east of the Connecticut River. This warring tribe had 2,500

Indians. The meaning of the Pequot name really symbolized what it stood

for, "Destroyer." The Pequot tribe’s chief rival was the Narragansett Indian

tribe. The colonists easily made friends with the Narragansett and relied on

them for protection.

As the new colonists began growing and expanding westward, friction

with the Indians began to develop. The development of discriminatory

trading, selling of liquor, and the destroying of crops were all reasons for the

growing tension. The colonists also killed any Indian they felt was an

ungodly savage.

In July 1636, a white trader was killed by the Pequot Indians. This

killing led the colonists to call in the armies. In May 1637, the colonists, with

the help of the Narragansett Indians, attacked a Pequot village. Circling the

camp, the colonists set fire to the Indian camp, and then shot the survivors

who fled. Between 400 and 700 Indian men, women and children were

killed. Many of the survivors were sold into slavery in Bermuda. After the

raid, the number of Pequot Indians significantly declined.

In 1655, some tribes of the Pequot were released and moved to land

near New Haven. Even with the tribe dispersed, the ones that remained in

Connecticut were forced to share their property with English settlers. As the

settlers continued to destroy the land with the planting of crops and cutting

down of trees, the Indians petitioned the governor for help. Governor Joseph

Talcott ignored the request and by 1850, the Indian population had been cut

to forty.


The Pequot

War

Read Pequot War-Settlers and Indians Battle It Out.

Cut out as one piece. Fold in the middle and glue into

lapbook.

Directions: Inside, write about the Pequot War.

Folder 3


King Philip’s War

Settlers and Indians Battle It Out Some More

Shortly after the arrival of the pilgrims, they met and befriended

Chief Massasoit of the Wampanoag Indians. For fifty-five years, there was

peace between the Indians and the settlers. After his death, his son, King

Philip, became chief.

Philip did not like the white man. He saw them as an enemy, trying to take

over land, and killing out his people with English borne diseases. In his

mind, the settlers had insulted and humiliated his people.

In a vicious attack, Philip and his warriors raided village after village.

As the attacks began to spread across the settlements, the colonists

began to feel unsafe. The Indians destroyed their homes, carried them

into captivity, and even killed or maimed them. After a while, the colonists

slowly learned to put up a front and developed a united friendship with

Philip and his warriors. Philip's tribes soon began to fall under famine and

disease. Slowly, his warriors were weakening and dying off.

Later that year, a pilgrim, Captain Church of Milton discovered

Philips Indian camp. The colonists invaded the camp, sending Philip

running in fear. One of the English men fired a shot that hit King Philip in

the heart. Philip survived the shot and was brought back to the colony.

Church ordered Philip to be beheaded. After his death, his wife and son

were sold into slavery in the West Indies and many of his warriors were

killed.


King Philip’s

War

Read King Philip’s War Settlers and Indians Battle It

Out Some More.

Cut out as one piece. Fold in the middle and glue into

lapbook.

Directions: Inside, write about King Philip’s War.

Folder 3


The Quakers Come to America

In 1647, many in England were unhappy with religion. They

wanted to do things their own way. A man by the name of George Fox

started a movement called Quakers (or The Religious Society of

Friends). This new group believed that a church should have no

leaders, priests, or ministers. They felt that one ought to decide for

himself how to worship God. They also believed that people were to

worship directly to God and not through another person.

By 1677, many Quakers were being arrested and sent to jail in

England for their beliefs. The Quakers decided to leave England and

follow a man named William Penn to the New World. They settled at a

new colony named for Penn called Pennsylvania.

Quakers live by two main principles-

1. Sitting in silence so that God would speak to you.

2. Showing your religion through your actions by such things as

helping the needy or making peace during war.

The Quakers that were living in the new America did not believe in

war. They refused to take part in the American Revolutionary War.

Many people believed that this “new group” was traitors. Some Quakers

owned slaves but by the 1880’s most Quakers decided slavery was

immoral and began to assist in the escape of slaves using the

Underground Railroad. Those that helped in the releasing of the slaves

were sent to jail or paid large fines. Quakers are noted for wearing plain

and simple clothing to avoid showy appearances, getting undue

attention or seeming better than others.


Read The Quakers Come to America.

Cut out the pieces. DO NOT CUT OFF TABS. Stack

together and staple down the left side.

Directions: Fill out the information for each page.

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Why did they

leave England

and go to

America?

What colony

did they settle

and who did

they follow?


Tell about the

Quakers

clothing style.


William Penn Settles Pennsylvania

William Penn was born of wealth in London, England. He was raised

by his mother with a firm spiritual faith. William attended private schools as a

child and later attended Christ Church College in Oxford. He quickly acquired

a reputation as a dedicated student, a skillful sportsman, a brilliant debater,

and a fighter for the underdog. He was an exceptional reader and had a vast

knowledge of history and theology.

While in school, he joined a group of pacifists who called themselves

the Society of Friends (the Quakers). The Quakers had no religious leaders.

He began to learn and explore their political policies and lead freedom

assemblies. All members met to worship God as equals. Penn was arrested

6 times for speaking out for religious tolerance. Many other Quakers were

sent to jail for not attending the Church of England. In 1674, after a dispute

with some clients, Penn was elected as a property holder of land in the new

America. Penn showed considerable enthusiasm in colonization. In 1682,

Penn filled several ships with emigrants and headed to the New World. He

named his new land “Pennsylvania.” It meant Penn's woods. Penn enjoyed setting up his colony. He was determined to deal fairly

and maintain friendly relations with the Indians. Penn established the Free Society of Traders to control trading with England. Penn became an advocate for colonization and made frequent trips to Holland sending emigrants to his colony. Over time, it grew to more than 800 families.


William

Penn

Why was Penn

arrested many times?

Read William Penn Settles Pennsylvania.

Cut out the four circles. Stack them together with title

piece on top. Staple at the top.

Directions: Write answers above the questions.

Folder 3


What does

“Pennsylvania” mean?

What colony did Penn

establish and why?


The Tragedy of the Salem Witch Trial

In 1692, in the town of Salem Village, lived two little girls- Abigail

Williams and Betty Parris. Betty was the nine-year-old daughter of the town

reverend. The two girls spent time with Tituba, a black slave who did

fortune telling, which was considered witchcraft.

In the Puritans very strict moral code, they believed that witchcraft

was a sin punishable by death. The girls knew this activity was strictly

forbidden and surely it filled them with fear. In January 1692, both girls

began to exhibit unusual symptoms and behaviors such as invisible bitten

and pinched arms, impossible arm and neck turns and extreme twisting and

jerking movements. A local minister was called in for prayer and fasting.

The doctor later stated that he felt the girls were under “Evil Hands.”

When news of the girls involvement with the town witch got out, the

town sparked a witch-hunt on these children. The adults set the wheels in

motion to punish these children they believed had been filled with Satan

himself.

The fear of sorcery and witchcraft was very common. For the

colonists in America, the truth about witches was very real. In their former

country of Europe, there had been reports of witchcraft for centuries.

The talk of witchcraft quickly spread throughout the village. The girls

were questioned, and on February 29 1692, a complaint was issued

against Tituba, Sarah Osborne, and Sarah Good for afflicting Betty Paris.

Soon, under pressure, the girls began pointing fingers at others in the

community as being witches. Three out-casts in town were targeted as

witches.

On June 2, 1692, a formal trail began. Many were brought before the

magistrate and jailed, beaten, or starved in hopes of a confession. Bridget

Bishop, a local woman in town, was the first to be hung at Gallows Hill.

There would be 18 more hung before the hysteria finally stopped. No one

knows what really happened in Salem. But life after these trails never

returned to normal for countless people.


Flap Flap

Hamburger fold

Read The Tragedy of the Salem Witch Trial.

Cut out booklet as one piece. Fold the back section up and then glue

down the flaps to make a pocket.

Directions: On the cards on the next page, write down the order of

events. (One event per card-Make more cards if you need them) Place

them in your pocket. Later, take them out and see if you can put the cards

back in order of how the events occurred. Retell the story with your cards.

Salem Witch

Trials

Folder 3


Colonial Families

During colonial times, the husband was the head of the home. He had

authority over his family. He was expected to love his wife and children, as

Christ had loved him. A husband did not assist at all with any of the household

chores. He would kill the food, but he did not clean or cook it. He did not aid in

the raising of the children but, he would discipline them. The men were in

complete control over the running of the colony. They voted for new leaders and

made or changed the laws as needed.

The wife in colonial times was to be totally dependent and submissive to

her husband. She did not have a voice nor was she allowed to vote or has an

opinion on any matters in the colony. She was to obey her husband's lawful

commands. She was expected to act meek, obedient, and courteous at all

times. She was considered second in command of the children and servants. It

was common for women to have 8 or 10 children.

Children were expected to fear and love their parents. They were to be

obedient in all things and have well-mannered behavior. Children began doing

chores at the age of 4. They woke at 5:30 every morning and completed hours

of chores. School was done at home with their mother. Reading and writing

were the principal subjects taught. Boys learned the trade of their father while

girls learned how to keep house. Most marriages were arranged, and girls were

usually married by the age of 12.

The biggest meal of the day was eaten at noon. The women would begin

cooking early in the morning. Once the meal was ready, the adults sat, while the

children and servants waited on them.

Each family would grow their own garden and herbs. It would have included

corn, beans, peas, and wheat. Originally, the pilgrims did not have livestock.

They brought only a goat for milk and a few chickens for eggs with them on the

Mayflower. After the colony was settled the following year, a ship returned from

England with livestock.

During the 17th century, there were no tractors to help with farming. The

colonists used oxen hooked to carts to help with farming. Men and boys would

take turns looking after the cattle. This person was called the “cowman.” On their

turn in the fields, they were responsible for looking out for danger in the town,

strangers wandering around, and hurt or sick livestock.

Colonial Food


Colonial Housing

The pilgrims landed on the coastline of Cape Cod on December 1620.

After the signing of the Mayflower Compact, it was another two months before

the pilgrims could live on the land. The men spent this time looking for cleared

land, food, scouting out the enemies, and waiting out the winter. Due to the

bitter winter, diseases, and shortage of food, more than half of the pilgrims were

dead before spring.

By the following winter, an English-speaking Indian named Squanto had

befriended the pilgrims. Thanks to him, the pilgrims learned many skills that

help to save them. He taught them to build homes to protect them from the

harsh climate. He also taught them how and when to grow food and how to

cook the food once it was harvested.

Since the pilgrims did not have a refrigerator, most of their food was dried

to preserve it and keep it from going bad. They would dry corn, hams, fish, and

herbs.

On December 28, 1620, the Pilgrims laid out the first of their colonies. The

land was divided into 19 house-plots. Each family would be responsible for the

construction of their individual homes and would be required to assist in the

building of those areas that were considered "common" areas. These areas

included the church, storehouses, a defensive fort, and sheds. The homes were

built with thatched roofs. Most had dirt floors, a fireplace, and an outdoor

kitchen area.

During the 17th century, men wore long, off-white, lace collared linen

shirts with a cloak often draped over the shoulders. They would wear front

buttoning, baggy breeches that went to their knees. Stockings were made of

wool and were tied with a ribbon at the thigh. Shoes were high- cut boots often

made of leather.

Women wore a long, off-white short-sleeved linen shirt called a shift. A

two-piece gown consisting of a bodice and an ankle-length skirt was worn and

tied at the waist. A fastened petticoat was worn under it. To keep their clothes

clean while working, women also wore an apron over the other layers. A

woman's hair was always worn pulled tightly back and gathered under a coif.

Until the age of eight, boys and girls both wore the same long off-white

linen gowns. They looked like nightgowns. Once they turned “of age,” boys

wore a smaller version of what their fathers wore, and girls wore the same

clothing as their mothers.

Colonial Clothing


Colonial Money

When the original colonies first began, there was not a necessity for

money. Most transactions were settled with "bartering." But, as more people

began to come to the colonies, the colonists wanted to establish their own

money system. The King of England ordered that it was against English law for

the colonists to mint money. He wanted only his royal treasury to make the

English money.

In 1650, the English overthrew the King. The colonists took this

opportunity to mint their own money. Since Massachusetts was an English

colony, they called the new money shillings. The first mint was set up in the

Massachusetts Bay Colony. The first coin was equal to 12 pence. 1 pound= 20

shillings and 1 shilling =12 pence. The coins were made with simple details,

small in size, and out of silver.

Soon, people started copying the coins to make more money. They would

shave the corners off the coins and then market the silver shavings. Doing this

made the coins worthless. The Mint later stopped making these simple

designed coins and began engraving designs on the coins. This made them

harder to copy. Over the years, various designs including a willow tree, an oak

tree, and a pine tree were used.

In 1623, the first laws were written down for the original Plymouth Colony.

The laws were to help establish a legal system that would uphold the values and

religious beliefs that the colonists held.

The colonists believed that all parts of life should be lived to honor God.

The Pilgrims decided there were four crimes punishable by death. They were

treason, "willful" murder, practicing witchcraft, and burning down someone’s

home or ship. Trials were always done in front of a judge and a jury of twelve

peers. The law stated that all other crimes would be punishable by a fine, a public

whipping, or sitting in the public stocks.

Colonial Crime and Punishment

Lying in public-fine of 10 shillings. If can't pay, then 2 hours in the stocks

Stealing-Repay double the value of what was stolen or be publicly whipped

Failing to attend church-10 shilling fine

Traveling on Sunday-20 shilling fine


Cut out each piece from this page and the next three

pages. Stack with title page on top and tabs in order.

Staple pieces together on left edge and glue into lapbook.

Directions: Read all of the guides that tell about the life of

the colonist. Fill in information.

Colonial

Families

Colonial

Life

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Colonial

Food

Colonial

Housing


Colonial

Money

Colonial

Clothing


Colonial

Crime and

Punishment


The Thirteen Colonies

Britain, Spain, and France sent explorers to the unknown continent. Each

claimed lands in the name of their king and settled colonies. People who came

to live in this unfamiliar place were called colonists.

The colonists left everything they knew and most of what they owned to

make a voyage across the sea. Life in the colonies was very different from the

life they had left behind. The settlers had to learn to support themselves on the

land. When they first arrived in this new country, there were no stores, homes,

or factories waiting for them to supply their needs. They brought with them what

they could and figured out the rest once they arrived. Many of the colonists

made their livelihood from fishing and shipbuilding. Others became farmers or

shopkeepers to help support their families. Everyone did what he or she could

to make his or her town grow.

The colonies were divided into three separate regions:

New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies.

The New England Colonies included Massachusetts, New Hampshire,

Connecticut, and Rhode Island. They were settled between 1620 and 1636. The

chief trade was fish, lumber and shipping. Due to the harsh winters, farming did

not do well in these regions. Puritan, Baptist, and Protestant were the most

common religions.

The Middle Colonies included New York,

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They

were settled between 1626 and 1682. They

made their living from tobacco, wheat, oats, and

shipbuilding. Quaker was the main religion in

this area.

The Southern Colonies included

Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South

Carolina, and Georgia. They were settled

between 1607 and 1732. Farming was most

successful in this area. Crops included tobacco,

rice, indigo, and tar. The Protestant and

Catholic religions grew rapidly in this region.


Read The Thirteen Colonies.

Cut out the booklet, hamburger fold in half and glue into

lapbook. (Notice that this booklet is placed in the FIRST

folder).

Directions: Write the names of the northern colonies.

The

Northern

Colonies

Folder 1


The

Middle

Colonies


Cut out the booklet, hamburger fold in half and glue

into lapbook. (Notice that this booklet is placed in

the SECOND folder).

Write the names of the middle colonies.

Folder 2


The

Southern

Colonies


Cut out the booklet, hamburger fold in half and glue

into lapbook.

Directions: Write the names of the southern

colonies.

Folder 3


Bibliography

King, David C. Children's Encyclopedia of American History. 1st ed. New

York: DK Publishing, 2003.

Ganeri, Anita, Hazel Martell, and Brian Williams. World History

Encyclopedia. Spain: Dempsey Parr, 1998.

Shapiro, William, ed. The Student Encyclopedia of the United States.

Vol. 1. Massachusetts: Kingfisher, 2005.

Clipart from www.clipart.com with permission and

Art Explosion 800,000 by Nova Development


Using the enrichment pages (optional-use only what you would like)

Book Log- A fun pace to keep up with extra reading!

Your child can do extra reading about the subjects and topics covered

in the lapbook. As your child reads, write down the date, title, author

and type of book it is on the Book Log.

Biography Book Report (if included)- Learn more about the people you

are studying!

Let your child choose a person or two that pertains to the subject of the

lapbook. Find an exciting biographical book about chosen person. After

reading, have your child fill out the information about the person on the

Biography Book Report page.

NICK Notes-An easier way to organize information

You child will do one of these for every study guide, or depending on

the level of the child, you may select only a few for your child to do.

While the study guide is being read, your child will jot down important

information under “Notes.” Under “Information and Comments,” your

child will write down any additional information that he/she would like to

add. The under “Key Words,” your child will write down important words

from the study guide or from the “Notes” section.

Outline Form-A little bit harder way to organize information



Write down a major topic from the study guide on line I. Then use A and

B to be more specific about topic and to back up and “prove” the

chosen topic on line l. Then on lines 1 and 2 under A and B, be even

more specific and back up A and B. Then start over with another topic

for Line ll. In other words, use this as you would an actual outline form.

This may not work for all study guides. Some study guides may not be

detailed enough to use the Outline Forms. Use only as it works for your

child.

What I Have Learned-Pages for narration



After reading the study guide, your child will narrate (tell orally) what he/

she has learned. You will write it down. Or, let the child write it down.

There are two versions to choose from: Younger-includes a place to

draw a picture. Older-for children who are capable of more writing and

narration.


Check out the sequel to this lapbook entitled

An Overview of the 18th

Century!

Addition Reading Material

The Very First Americans

by Cara Ashrose

Sarah Morton's Day: A Day in the

Life of a Pilgrim Girl

by Scholastic Inc

The Mayflower & the Pilgrims' New World

by Nathaniel Philbrick

Colonial Life (True Books: American History)

by Brendan January

If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620

by Ann McGovern and Anna DiVito


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Biography Book Report of a Well-Known

Person of the 17th

Century

Title:

Author:

This book was set during the time period of:

This book was about:

From reading this book, I learned

This person was famous or remembered for

Here is my stamp that I created in honor of

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Who was born on:

And died on:


NotesInformation &

CommentsKey Words

Use the NICK list to help you

organize your notes


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Today I learned about:

Narration form for younger children

Draw picture of what you learned today


Narration form for older children

Tell what you learned today


Year began:

Year ended:

President during the war:

Draw map of where war occurred

Picture of the President

Name of the Treaty that ended the war:

List 3 things that the treaty stated:

Explain the reasons that the war began:

Name of

War


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Women Inventors

Ocean Animals

My Favorite Insect

My Favorite Animal

Bible LapbooksThe Arrival of a King

The Death and Resurrection of a King

The Parables of a King

The New Testament

Holidays and Seasons LapbooksFourth of July

Easter

Spring

Autumn

Harvest Time

Wonderful Winter

Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving

Christmas

A Polar Christmas (Polar Express)

Mother’s Memories

Johnny Appleseed

A Snowy Day

Preschool LapbooksLetter, Numbers and Shapes

Learning Basic Skills with Fruit

Me and my Body

All About Me

ABC Pocket Games

Math LapbooksAddition Pocket Games

Subtraction Pocket Games

Multiplication Pocket Games

Division Pocket Games

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