THEMED STUDIES: July 2025

July

Theme for the Month: History of Independence Day

Great activity download from TeachersPayTeachers (Early Elementary)

Holidays reading comprehension packet


Week 1

Study of the Flag
Learning about the flag and what the Stars and Stripes stand for.

Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag? – Martha E. H. Rustad

A children’s book about history of the flag – Red, White, and Blue

DIY Confetti poppers – Link

Week 2

The Declaration of Independence

The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence book – In The Side-by-Side Declaration of Independence, kids (and grownups alike) can read the original text of this important document on each lefthand page with a “plain English” translation on each righthand page.

Great blog post with links to videos for kids

Week 3

Founding Fathers
The Story of the Founding Fathers 5 book set – AMAZON

Video about Mount Rushmore – YOUTUBE

Week 4

History of Fireworks

History of Fireworks video – YOUTUBE

Share your activities and outings with us on social media!
Tag @homeschoolswla or use the hashtag #homeschoolswla in your photos so we can see what fun memories you are making with your family this month.

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