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Painting of the Continental Congress in a paneled room: a committee of five men stands at a table presenting the draft Declaration of Independence while seated delegates watch.
Learn · Grades 3–6 The American Revolution Why 13 British colonies broke away, the key events from 1763 to 1783, and the people whose stories are often left out. Written for grades 3–6.
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American history, rebuilt for today’s classrooms.

KidInfo began as a teacher-made homework directory. We are restoring its most-linked subjects with new, sourced writing, timelines, key words and printable prompts.

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Watercolor of the Algonquian town of Secotan on the North Carolina coast: bark-covered longhouses along a path, fields of corn, a central fire and people gathered in a circle.
Grades 3–6

Indigenous Nations of North America

An introduction to the many distinct Native nations of what is now the United States: their governments, trade and farming, the effects of colonization, and tribal sovereignty today.

Black-and-white photograph of a low-ceilinged colonial kitchen with heavy wooden beams, a large brick hearth, and shelves holding plates and pewter.
Grades 3–6

Life in Colonial America

What daily life was like in the 13 British colonies: homes, work, school, food and faith by region, plus the lives of enslaved people, indentured servants and Indigenous neighbors.

Large woodcut world map printed in twelve sheets, showing Europe, Africa and Asia with a narrow new landmass to the west labeled America.
Grades 3–6

The Age of Exploration

Why European sailors crossed the Atlantic, who they met, what the Columbian Exchange changed, and how to think carefully about the word "discovery." For grades 3–6.

Black-and-white photograph of a dark weathered timber-frame house with a steep roof, a central brick chimney and later side additions, surrounded by bare trees.
Grades 3–6

The New England Colonies

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire: geography, Puritan life, town meetings, trade, and the Native nations whose homelands the colonies were built on.

Sepia photograph of a family posed in front of a house built from blocks of sod cut into a hillside, with horses, a table and a cow standing on the grassy roof.
Grades 4–6

Westward Expansion and the Pioneer Era

How the United States grew west from 1803 to 1890, seen through pioneers, Native nations, Mexican Americans, Black homesteaders and Chinese railroad workers.

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Activity · Ages 4–7

Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Ages 4–7

A printable indoor scavenger hunt with 14 simple household finds for young children, plus setup tips, adaptations and safety rules for a rainy day.

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8 games · Ages 5–10

Cooperative Games for Two Siblings

Eight original, low-prep games where two siblings play on the same team. Ages roughly 5–10, with adaptations for wide age gaps and no equipment to buy.

Free printable
8 games · Ages 4–12

Backyard Games With No Equipment

Eight backyard games for ages 4–12 that need little or nothing to play, with player counts, space, weather, safety notes and ways to include every child.

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Parent Academy · Free

Reading Together: A Free 5-Lesson Course for Parents

Five short lessons on choosing books with your child, building a reading routine that lasts, talking about stories, keeping reading enjoyable, and keeping the habit alive during busy weeks.

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  1. 1Lesson 1: Choose books together8 min read
  2. 2Lesson 2: Build a reading routine that lasts8 min read
  3. 3Lesson 3: Talk about stories9 min read
  4. 4Lesson 4: Keep reading enjoyable8 min read
  5. 5Lesson 5: Keep reading going in busy weeks7 min read
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