| Craft Projects |
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 This project can be found in the Molly Craft Book. It includes a pattern and instructions. Other pot holder patterns can be found elsewhere. See the link for examples and free patterns for other options.
Pot Holder |
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This would be a great project to do with a group—maybe even turn it into a community garden. Below are some ideas.
Plant a Victory Garden |
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Plant a Victory Garden |
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These are fun to make and use during a Fourth of July party. Instructions and patterns can be found in the Molly Craft Book. See the link for a free pinwheel pattern. A link to the Molly craft book can be found below under the book section.
Star whirler and pinwheels |
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 Patterns and instructions for the parachute can be found in the Molly Craft Book. There are many model airplane kits out there to choose from. Many are simple and many are detailed. Choose what works best for your child and the amount of time you have. This is the one we chose to use:
Parachute and Model Airplane |
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Instructions and patterns can be found in the Molly Craft Book.
Bookends and Bookmark |
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Here are some ideas for recycling and composting.
Recycle Bins and Compost |
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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. |
 An excellent book to go along with this unit. Includes drawing exercises for Harry Truman, airplanes, inventions, and much more. I chose this book because it has drawing projects that relate directly to the Molly books. You do NOT need to be an artist to do these books with your children. They are fun, easy, and meant for ages eight and older, however it can be adapted to younger ages. It is so great to see your kids have a sense of accomplishment when they see that they can draw such wonderful pictures. Available on multiple websites - please see the links below.
Draw and Write Through History - 20th Century |
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Draw and Write Through History - 20th Century |
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| Coordinating Books and History Curriculum |
| These are books that are helpful if you want a deeper study into the history of the time during the industrial revolution. |
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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.
Molly 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.
Molly's Craft 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.
Molly's Cook Book |
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 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. 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.
American Adventure Series |
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 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. 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.
My America Series |
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 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. 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.
Dear America Series |
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 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. 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.
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. |
 Follow the link to see a listing of Aviation Museums in the country
Anywhere in the US - Aviation Museum |
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Sports Hall of Fame Museum
Anywhere in the US - Sports Hall of Fame Museum |
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 The National World War II Museum
New Orleans, LA Area - The National World War II Museum |
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 Evergreen Space and Aviation Museum
Portland, OR Area - Evergreen Space and Aviation Museum |
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 Very nice museum and a great lunch cafe.
Portland, OR Area - Tillamook Air Museum |
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 TN Museum of Aviation, Sevierville
Nashville, TN Area -TN Museum of Aviation |
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 TN Sports Hall of Fame, Nashville - Field Trip info - http://tshf.net/education/index.html The website is not always reliable - but the field trips are great. Here is the contact information. 501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 242-4750
Nashville, TN Area - TN Sports Hall of Fame |
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| Molly Books and Movies |
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Mini Molly Doll and book |
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 Molly 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, ebay.com and the link below.
Set of Six Molly Books |
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 This book is filled with historic information about life girl during the time of World War II; 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 Molly'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 Molly. This book can also be found on ebay.com.
Molly's Short Story Collection |
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 Not required for the curriculum. A very nice gift.
Molly Play Scenes and Paper Dolls |
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 These mystery books are not required for the curriculum. They are additional books for pleasure reading. These books are available from multiple websites at various prices - please see the links below.
A Molly Mystery - Clues in the Shadows |
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A Molly Mystery - The Light in the Cellar |
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A Molly Mystery - A Spy on the Homefront |
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 This movie is also available on Amazon Instant.
Molly - An American Girl on the Home Front |
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Movie Collection - Set of 4 |
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| Lapbook Templates |
| Lapbooking can be an excellent way for children to use multisensory techniques to further comprehend their reading. |
Lapbook Templates from Homeschool Share
Lapbook Templates - Free |
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Lapbook Information |
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Additional Lapbook Resources and Information
Lapbook Information |
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 This is available in ebook, CD or printed.
Molly Knowledge Box Lapbook |
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