| Craft projects |
| Many of the crafts for the Addy unit can be found in the Addy Craft book. |
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 These are great crafts for a homeschool group. I was able to get our kits for a reasonable price at Joann’s and Michael’s craft stores. I went several times and used high value coupons. Keep in mind the kits often do not come with the hook tool – but those are very inexpensive. You can also find some lower priced kits on this site. There is also a pattern and instructions in the craft book for Addy. **This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Latch Hook Kit |
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Latch Hook Kit |
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 This would be a great project to do with Dad or Grandpa. Instructions for this project are in the craft book for Addy. You may also use the instructions on the link provided here, or google for YouTube video instructions. This is a fun, old fashioned toy. Great to make as gifts too.
Jacob's Ladder |
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 Information for making the tangram can be found in the craft book for Addy. Here are some other resources for tangrams and links to free templates.
Tangram |
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 A bean bag toss game or corn hole is a great project for a group to work on together and will be a great addition to the party at the end of the unit. There are instructions on how to make a jump rope in the craft book for Addy.
Bean bag toss game and jump rope |
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| Drawing Books |
| These books are very helpful in teaching children how to draw. You do not need to be an artist to teach from these books. Additionally, I have found many uses for these books beyond the Girls of American History curriculum. |
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 This complete set of eight books has been a wonderful resource for our family. We have used it with nearly every history curriculum over the years, as well as with many of our science curriculums. My children have often used it on their own as well. **This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now - Complete Set |
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Draw Write Now - Complete Set |
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 Book one includes a drawing exercise for a girl playing jump rope. **This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now Book 1 |
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Draw Write Now Book 1 |
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 Book five includes pictures of a cabin and a young Abe Lincoln. **This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
Draw Write Now - Book 5 |
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Draw Write Now - Book 5 |
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| Coordinating Books and History Curriculum |
| These books are helpful if you want a deeper study into the history of Civil War time in the US. |
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 The History Pockets line of books is a wonderful resource. They fit very well with nearly any history you may be doing, as they cover a wide range of time periods. You can choose to only the parts that suit you or all of it. These are great for a wide age range of children. Supplementing the History Pockets with good non-fiction books makes for a wonderful history compliment to the Girls of American History curriculum. *This item is available on multiple websites at different prices - please see the links below.
History Pockets |
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History Pockets |
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History Pockets |
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 This teacher guide is now out of print. It is not necessary to have this guide for the use of Girls of American History. It does offer vocabulary suggestions, discussions questions and some compare and contrast questions. These can often be found on ebay.com
Addy Teacher Guide |
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 This is an excellent resource to go along with the Girls of American History curriculum. This book is no longer in print, but can be found on ebay.com as well the link below.
Addy Cook Book |
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 This is an excellent resource to go along with the Girls of American History curriculum. This book is no longer in print, but can be found on ebay.com as well the link below.
Addy's Craft Book |
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 A fantastic lapbooking curriculum full of history. This is an excellent resource to learn more about the Civil War time period.
Time Traveler's History - Civil War |
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 This book covers many time periods regarding the various journeys that different groups of people took to reach freedom. The slaves who escaped via the Underground Railroad are one of those groups in this book. This book would be a good resource for other units in Girls of American History.
Journeys for Freedom |
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 This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit. The American Adventure series is an excellent series of historical fiction. Although fiction, it captures historical events and time periods well and in an exciting and entertaining way.
American Adventure Series |
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 This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit. The My America an excellent series of historical fiction. These books are written for ages as young as seven year old. The font is bigger and there are far less pages than some of the other series below.
My America Series |
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 This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit. The Dear America series can be called an “older sister” to the My America books. These books are also very well written, educational and entertaining. Suggested for children nine years old and older
Dear America Series |
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 This book series is wonderful and spans the course of many historic events. Pictures shown are examples and may not coordinate with the specific timeline of this unit. The My Name is America ca be called an “older brother” to the My America books. These books are written from the perspective of a boy during the specified time period. Also entertaining and educational. Suggested for children nine years old and older.
My Name is America Series |
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| Field Trips |
| This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please take the time to search your area for places that fit the study and would appeal to your children. The list below indicates field trip suggestions that can be done in any part of our country (some longer driving may be required), as well as field trips listed by area, if I have first-hand knowledge of great field trip locations. If you have a suggestion you would like to share, please send me an email. |
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 What child doesn’t love a train ride! The Tennessee Valley Railroad in Chattanooga hosts field trips. Check the website for details as they have fewer runs in the spring months.
Nashville, TN Area - Train Ride |
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 Abe Lincoln’s boyhood home and birthplace are both in Kentucky, but it really is not that far from Nashville. A good day trip.
Kentucky Area - Abe Lincoln's boyhood home and birthplace |
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 By far one of the best museums we have ever been to. The National Civil Rights Museum was such a great experience. We made a day trip from Nashville to do both the Slave Haven and the Civil Rights Museum. Since we were there, we wanted to do both. This museum is now part of the hotel that Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in. There is an excellent museum across the street that is included in the admission to the National Civil Rights Museum that is dedicated to the shooting and theories behind it. It is suggested that this second museum is the place where the shooter made his shot. I do wish we had a little more time, as they close at 5pm. Keep in mind that they are not open on Tuesdays.
Memphis, TN Area - Civil Rights Museum |
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 If you live in Indiana, the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial would be a great place to visit. They have a Jr. Ranger program for kids as well as educational information you can download.
Indiana Area - Lincoln Boyhood National Museum |
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 The Abe Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is an amazing museum, well worth a visit. Take your time because there is much to see. They do offer field trips, educational programs, and a free educator pass available on their website.
Illinois Area - Abe Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum |
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Abe Lincoln’s New Salem is a reconstruction of the village where Abe spent his early years. This would make a great education vacation. They offer camping on the grounds. Also, they have quite a few educational programs. Certainly a great experience.
Illinois Area - Abe Lincoln's New Salem |
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 The National Freedom Center is well worth a day trip. They have special age appropriate tours. See their website for additional information. Keep in mind they are closed Sunday and Monday.
Cincinnati, OH Area - National Underground Railroad Freedom Center |
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| Addy Books |
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 Addy set of six readers, required for the Girls of American History curriculum. These books can also be found often at used book stores, your local library and ebay.com.
Set of Six Addy Books |
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 This set is a repackaged set of the original 6 book set. The first two books each contain three books of the six book set. The third book is a "choose your own adventure" fun reading book. Either set will work with our curriculum.
Addy Beforever Book Set |
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 This book is filled with historic information about life girl during the time of the Civil War; how people dressed, what they wore, what they ate, how they played and so much more. Truly an excellent resource, and strongly suggested for the Girls of American History curriculum. These books are often found on ebay.com.
Welcome to Addy's World |
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 This book is not required for the curriculum. This is an additional book filled with several related short stories about Addy. This book can also be found on ebay.com.
Addy's Short Story Collection |
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An Addy Mystery - Shadows on Society Hill |
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Mini Addy Doll and Book |
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Addy Magnetic Mini World |
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| Lapbook Templates |
| Lapbooking can be an excellent way for children to use multisensory techniques to further comprehend their reading. |
Free Lapbook Templates can be found
Free Lapbook Resources |
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Additional Lapbook resources and information
Additional Lapbook resources and information |
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Additional Lapbook resources and information
Additional Lapbook resources and information |
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