History comes to life when kids can connect with the people, events, and stories that shaped the world. Whether you’re teaching at home or in the classroom, these history printables and activities make learning about the past more interactive and meaningful.
From U.S. presidents and historical figures to themed worksheets and educational games, you’ll find plenty of resources to support history lessons across a variety of topics and age groups.
Finding gifts for history lovers is all about making the past feel real and exciting. When my son was younger, he went through a phase where he was obsessed with ancient Egypt—he had books, toys, and even an excavation kit that left sand everywhere. But that’s what made history fun for him! The right gift…
Trekking Through History lets you travel back in time and meet inspirational characters from the past from the comfort of your own home. It has very quickly become one of our favorite board games for kids. Trekking Through History is a super fun board game where players embark on an epic adventure through time! It’s…
Finding the right history books for kids can make learning about the past an exciting adventure rather than just memorizing dates and events. The best books for kids bring history to life with engaging stories, vivid illustrations, and fascinating facts that spark curiosity. After exploring countless history books in our homeschool, we’ve narrowed it down…
Whether you are studying the Founding Fathers or the great inventors of America, you are going to love our free Benjamin Franklin coloring pages. There are 9 different images that need to be matched to the words describing them. The kids will love these free printables for homeschool and be amazed by all the things…
Are you celebrating Columbus Day at school or in your homeschool? Or are you just learning about the greatest explorers? If so you are going to love our free Christopher Columbus coloring pages. There are 4 coloring pages to print out, and a timeline to print out and match with the pictures and order. This…
Early American History from Beautiful Feet books has quickly become a firm favorite in our homeschool. Carry on reading for our honest Beautiful Feet Books review. Learning through literature is actually something we only discovered about 6 months ago, and I now can’t imagine another way to learn history. We have tried dry, boring workbooks,…
Have you heard about BrainPOP but are looking for an honest BrainPOP review? We have been using it for months in our homeschool and love it, carry on reading to see why. Finding good homeschooling online resources is hard. Really hard, we have been homeschooling for over 4 years now and it still amazes me…
Choosing the right materials can be overwhelming, which is why I’ve put together these homeschool curriculum reviews based on what we’ve used over the past seven years. With so many options available, narrowing down the best fit for your child can feel like a never-ending search. Through trial and error, we’ve found resources that truly…
As we all know homeschooling can be expensive. My mission at Homeschool Of 1 is to create as many free resources as possible. We currently have over 500 free homeschool printables for kids. These printable activities make learning fun and not boring. If kids are just doing the same workbooks every day, they will become…
Whether you’re studying the Greek Gods at school or in your homeschool, our free Greek mythology word search is a treat you’ll enjoy. Hunt for 18 key vocabulary words connected to the Greek Gods as you engage in this enjoyable activity. This word search is a delightful addition to your Greek studies, adding a playful…
A Bill of Rights word search is a fun and simple way to help kids remember the key freedoms and amendments that shape American democracy. We’ve used this printable as part of our U.S. history lessons to reinforce terms like “freedom of speech,” “due process,” and “jury.” It’s a great screen-free activity that blends vocabulary,…
African American inventors coloring pages have become one of our favorite hands-on ways to highlight the stories behind everyday inventions. From traffic signals to the ice cream scoop, these printable pages help kids connect real names to real innovations. We usually add them to our Black History Month activities, but honestly, they’re a great fit…
We absolutely love history in our homeschool. But bringing it to life can be hard. This history timeline for kids has been the one thing previously missing in our history studies. It is hard for kids to understand the concept of time, and in our house, it is still pretty much based on days to…
I am such a huge fan of the Royal Family, they have had some bad press (for valid reasons) recently, however, on the whole, I absolutely love them. Especially the Queen, she is an inspiration to all, and to celebrate her 70th year on the throne I have created this free Platinum Jubilee coloring page….
We absolutely love history in our homeschool, and it is a close second behind our favorite subject math. Over the years we have studied the Middle Ages, and we have studied lots of English history, but now is the time for us to focus on American history. Carry on reading for our Sonlight review. We…