My Revolution Story
Learning about the American Revolution For First Grade Students
What is the American Revolution?
Long ago, people in America wanted to be free They wanted to make their own rules They didn't want other people far away telling them what to do This story happened over 200 years ago
Meet George Washington
George Washington was a brave leader He helped America become free He became our first President People called him the 'Father of Our Country'
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Paul Revere rode his horse at night He warned people that soldiers were coming He rode very fast to help his friends His ride helped keep people safe
Story Cards Activity
Look at your group's story card Talk about what you see in the picture Think about what happened Get ready to share with the class
The Declaration of Independence
Important leaders wrote down their ideas They said America should be free They signed their names on a special paper This paper said America would make its own rules
Make Your Colonial Hat
Color your paper plate hat Decorate it with crayons Make it look like hats from long ago Wear it like the brave people in our story
What Made These People Brave?
George Washington led people to freedom Paul Revere rode his horse to help others The writers signed their names for what they believed How can you be brave like them?
Our American Symbols
The Liberty Bell rings for freedom The American flag has 13 stripes for the first states The bald eagle is our national bird These symbols remind us of our story
Circle Time Sharing
Wear your colonial hats Share your Revolution story Use words like 'freedom,' 'brave,' and 'George Washington' Listen to your friends' stories too