Learning about the Declaration of Independence

We do not usually do a lot of formal learning during the summer, because we are running around with swim team and family trips. This coming school year we'll be studying American History! The middle-of-the-summer celebration of Independence Day gives a nice chance to slip some history review into our day over the summer. Since learning is a "line upon line" process, we'll do a little bit each year so my kids will gain a more full understanding by the time they finish their homeschooling journey.


Picture Books to Learn about The Declaration of Independence

I love to turn to engaging informational picture books for learning about all subjects! Here are some history books to help introduce the Declaration of Independence to children.

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Picture Books about the Declaration of Independence 

The Story Of America's Birthday by Patricia A. Pingry. Ages 5-8. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

When Mr. Jefferson Came to Philadelphia: What I Learned of Freedom, 1776 by Ann Turner. Ages 6-10. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

Young John Quincy by Cheryl Harkness. Ages 6-10. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

Her Name Was Mary Katharine by Ella Schwartz. Ages 8-12. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

The Declaration of Independence from A to Z by Catherine L. Osorio. Ages 8-12. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

The 4th of July Story by Alice Dalgliesh. Ages 8-12. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

The Journey of the One and Only Declaration of Independence by Judith St. George. Ages 8-12. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

Declaration of Independence Books for Older Children

America: A Patriotic Primer by Lynne Cheney. Ages 8-12. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

The Declaration of Independence (A True Book) by Elaine Landau. Ages 10-12. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.

Give Me Liberty! The Story of the Declaration of Independence by Russell Freedman. Ages 10+. Read the review at Rebecca Reads.


Web Resources for Learning about the Declaration of Independence

Here are some free resources, websites, and places you can visit to learn about the Declaration of Independence in anticipation of the holiday.


More American History Activities

If you are interested in more activities about American history, checkout my blog posts and consider my fun American Trivia game!

Test Your Knowledge with a Hands-On American History Trivia Game

 It's not only about the Declaration of Independence but it does provide plenty of American history and geography trivia fun for kids.

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