Roaring Twenties Flapper Gangster Couple Halloween Costume

I dressed as a dead flapper for our Haunted Museum Saturday. I used costume ideas from a Roaring Twenties gangster-flapper couples' costume my husband and I wore in 1994. Here's how to make, easy and cheap, dead or alive. This couples costume is tres Gothic and very definitely for adult-only parties.   Roaring Twenties Flapper Gangster Couple Halloween Costume, Dead or Alive

Archaeology Crafts, Lesson Plans

I just discovered Bonekickers from BBC One. This show is from 2008. It explores new archaeology digs in Somerset England. If you'd like to unearth some cool history-based crafts and activities, visit the Bonekickers website for nifty idea. And for a quick easy craft, press leaves, ferns and shells in clay. This shows kids how fossils are made. Bonekickers TV Show, a Fun Archaeology Thrill Ride

Free Printable Labor Day, American History Coloring Pages

Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday is September, in the US remembers the contributions of organized labor, unions and workers. Here are free printable coloring pages to celebrate: occupations, careers and worker coloring pages. Labor Day is also the last picnic holiday before school starts, so if you are organizing a Labor Day BBQ, picnic, or party, you will want these free printable coloring pages for the children at your party. Teachers, start your school year off right with a social studies unit that explores community helpers, workers, occupations and careers. These coloring pages make excellent activities for that a unit on Labor Day.  Free Printable Labor Day Coloring Pages

Free Printable Medieval Crafts, Coloring Pages

I have a penchant for history, especially of the medieval period. I'm sure that my idea of the Middle Ages is pretty romanticized, but I can't help thrilling to words like dovecote, kirtle and merlon. If you share my predilection, here are free printable coloring pages from the medieval period. Free Printable Medieval Middle Ages Crafts, Coloring Pages. 

Free Printable Pilgrim Crafts for Thanksgiving

Free Printable Pilgrim Crafts for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving in the US celebrates the survival of the pilgrims who came on the Mayflower. We remember the difficulties faced by the pilgrims, or more accurately, the Puritans, and the help they received from local native American Indians. Here are free printable pilgrim crafts. Read on

Free Printable Native American Indian Crafts for Thanksgiving

Recycle Bin Native American Indian Paper Bag Crafts for Thanksgiving Many schools teach Native American Indian history; around Thanksgiving in the autumn is a popular time to explore native themes. Here is a cross-curricular lesson plan and craft to make Native American costume from a paper bag. Perfect for Halloween and American History units. Students in grades preschool through second or third grade will loves these crafts: works great for social studies projects as well. Read more

Free Printable Memorial Day Greeting Cards

Free Printable 4th of July or Memorial Day Greeting Cards Love to send greeting cards, but hate the price? Then look here to find all sorts of Memorial Day cards and images with these free printable websites! Read More

Free Printable Greek Mythology Coloring Pages

Free Printable Greek Mythology Coloring Pages; Gods, Goddesses, Creatures, Heroes and Legends Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, part of series based upon Greek mythology, has been made into a movie. Here are Greek mythology coloring pages to explore the gods, goddesses, creatures and heroes of Greek mythology.
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Free Printable Historical and Famous People Paper Dolls

Free Printable Historical Paper Dolls Love paper dolls? Love history? Love free printable activities? Well here they are: dozens of free printable historical paper dolls. Coloring, cut and paste paper dolls are educational too! Good for world history classes and literature lesson plans. They make great OT crafts for preschool, ECSE, disabled and senior citizens. Read More

Free Printable Columbus Day Lesson Plans, Social Studies Crafts

Free Printable Columbus Day Activities Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of October. Plan your October Columbus Day using these free printable lessons, games, coloring, crafts and cut and paste activities. Make an astrolabe, sextant and compass. Click here

Free Printable 4th of July Party Activities with U.S. History Ideas

Free Printable 4th of July Crafts Easy Kids' 4th of July Party Planner with U.S. History Ideas Games, crafts, menu, recipes for 4th of July fun. Includes some US history activities. Free printable 4th of July crafts

Free Printable 4th of July Craft Activities

Free Printable 4th of July Paper Crafts and Activities Remember,the 4th of July is a very special holiday for veterans and senior citizens. Perhaps you could make some of these crafts for an elderly shut-in neighbor? If you are lucky, they will share their 4th of July memories! Read on

Make an Advent Wreath: History and Crafts

Advent Wreath Devotional: History, How-tos and Traditions Description of Advent Wreath practices, meaning, history and prayers.Easy, green, diy Advent Wreaths. Make with kids! View more »

Diorama Crafts from Recycled Materials

Free Diorama Craft Projects: Lesson Plan and Recycled Crafts Use recycled materials for a totally awesome diorama for classroom, school project, Sunday school, 4H club, day care, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, history club, model train club or anywhere! Cheap, free, fun, easy, creative and totally cool! Use this tool for any subject or content area! View more »