Monthly Archives: November 2009

Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: From Slave Ship to Freedom Road

"I was shackled by my wrists and ankles to a man on my right and one to my left.  I could not stand.  I could not turn over. I will never understand what I did to deserve this" ( Lester … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Rosa

Introduction Civil rights is an important aspect of American History. There are many important people that helped create  a desegregated America. Even though some of these individuals may have done small things to help achieve desegragation, they made important impacts … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: George Washington: Solider, Hero, President

George Washington: Solider, Hero, President by Justine and Ron Fontes is a great book that provides students with many facts about George Washington. This book contains a lot of good pictures that give examples of what George Washington has done. … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Where Washington Walked

Where Washington Walked  chronicles the life of George Washington. It’s written by Raymond Bial and has wonderful photographs of the actual places Washington lived, worked and travelled to. It talks about ordinary things Washington did such as “experimenting with crop … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, is a story about a little mouse who loves going to school and always follows the rules. She even wants to be a teacher when she grows up! One day, Lilly comes to … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Zip, Zip…Homework

  Zip, Zip…Homework written and illustrated by Nancy Poydar Zip, Zip…Homework by Nancy Poydar tells the story of Violet – a young student with a new backpack.  Violet gets a new backpack just for homework with lots of pockets.  She … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote

Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote written by Tanya Lee Stone & illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon, talks about how life use to be before everyone was equal. Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote starts … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: Albert the Fix-it Man

Wouldn’t our world be a better place if everyone treated each other as we would like to be treated? I think this is a very important concept that should be taught in our classrooms. The book, Albert the Fix-it Man, is a perfect … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics With Chidren’s Literature: Woodrow, The White House Mouse

Woodrow, The White House Mouse written and illustrated by Peter W. Barnes and Cheryl Shaw Barnes chronicles the presidency of Woodrow G. Washingtail.  The book follows President Washingtail and his family, First Lady Bess, and his children Truman, Franklin, Quentin, … Continue reading

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Teaching Civics with Children’s Literarture: D is for Democracy

D is for Democracy, written by Elissa Grodin, is a creative alphabet story that highlights principle facts about our nation’s government, our rights as citizens in America, and important individuals who have made a difference in the history of our … Continue reading

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