Help your learner understand the key events that led to the American Revolution with this engaging 19-page activity pack, designed for 3rd–5th grade social studies. Packed with kid-friendly readings, creative activities, interactive decoding puzzles, and hands-on sorting tasks, this resource makes early American history meaningful, accessible, and fun.
Students will explore the causes of the American Revolution—including the French & Indian War, the Stamp and Townshend Acts, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts, and the Continental Congress—while also learning about Patriots, Loyalists, natural rights, and the Declaration of Independence.
Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, and traditional classrooms, this activity pack can be used as a stand-alone mini-unit or paired with your full Early American History curriculum.
What’s Included (19 Pages)
The Road to the Revolutionary War
A full-color infographic and comprehension questions explaining all major events leading up to the war.
Boston Tea Party Reading & Craft
A clear and engaging reading passage plus a cut-and-build Boston Tea Party hat craft.
My Patriot Spy Book (Decoder Activity)
Students decode secret messages, solve clues, and learn essential vocabulary tied to the Declaration of Independence.
Patriots vs. Loyalists Sorting Activity
Hands-on argument sorting activity with a complete answer key.
Declaration of Independence Reading + Break-Up Texting Project
A modern spin on history! Students turn historical grievances into a humorous “America vs. Britain” texting conversation.
Paul Revere Lantern Coloring Page
A one-page informational lantern coloring page summarizing the Midnight Ride.
Aligned to Social Studies Standards
This pack aligns with major national and state standards for grades 3–5, including:
- Causes of the American Revolution
- Taxation, protest, and colonial resistance
- Patriots vs. Loyalists perspectives
- Natural rights, grievances, and the Declaration of Independence
- Historical sequencing, cause & effect, and civic responsibilities
- C3 Framework & Common Core ELA connections
Perfect For
- Homeschool lessons
- Co-ops and small-group learning
- 3rd–5th grade classrooms
- Early American History units
- Hands-on, project-based learning
*These projects are from Unit 4 of our full-year Early American History curriculum.
