Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself! by Kris Bordessa encourages creativity, hands-on learning, and an appreciation for history. Through fun, interactive projects, young readers explore daily life in Colonial America while developing problem-solving and practical skills. The book teaches the value of hard work, resourcefulness, and understanding the past. It inspires kids to connect with history in a meaningful and engaging way.

We include Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself! in our homeschool history curriculum to create interactive and creative learning opportunities. Here are a few examples:

• Historical Context: It serves as a foundation for understanding the colonial era’s challenges and innovations, setting the stage for deeper exploration of American history.
• Engaging Projects: Children build models of colonial homesteads, make candles, or create a quill pen and ink, sparking discussions on the economic and social reasons behind historical inventions and practices.
• Interdisciplinary Learning: While primarily history-focused, the projects invite exploration into science, mathematics, and art.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: By engaging in activities that require planning, executing, and reflecting, children may ask questions like “Why were certain materials used in colonial times?” and “How did geography impact colonial life?”.