Are you looking for a fun and effective way to teach your kids history? No matter your chosen history curriculum, free printable history worksheets for kids can easily enforce old concepts and teach new concepts – all while having fun!
Whether you are looking for history worksheets for younger elementary kids or upper elementary kids, this is the perfect spot for you! We’ve got history worksheets for kids between the ages of 3 and 14. Each of these history printables strives to make history fun and engaging, while still reinforcing educational concepts that have already been taught.
So what are you waiting for? Go through this list and pick out the history worksheets that will best suit your child! And be sure to check back again soon because we’re adding more all the time! And when you’re done, be sure to check out the rest of our free printable worksheets.
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Why Add History Worksheets To Your Child’s Education?
So why should you consider adding history worksheets or history printables to your child’s education? Sometimes history textbooks can get boring and coming up with creative ways to make history more fun can be exhausting.
History worksheets are a simple way to make learning fun while still teaching your child important concepts that he or she needs to know.
Here are some of the top reasons you should consider history printables for your kids:
- Reinforces previously taught concepts – History worksheets can easily reinforce previous lessons with fun activities, puzzles, games, and more.
- Make learning more hands-on – Sometimes standard textbooks can be a bit dry, but history worksheets add another dimension to the learning process.
- Engages kids in creative ways – Rather than reading from a textbook or listening to a lecture, history printables offer different ways for your child to learn that are fun and engaging.
- History printables can easily be assigned as homework or used as a supplement to traditional learning methods. They can also be used in the homeschool instead of more traditional learning methods! (That’s what we do.)
Right now we don’t have a ton of different history worksheets, but the ones we do have are super fun. Over time, we plan to add specific worksheets to go along with topics such as:
- Black History (Including African American History and African History)
- Native American History
- World History
- Women’s History
- American History (U.S. History, U.S. States, The Civil Rights Movement, The American Revolution, The Declaration of Independence, U.S. Presidents, and so on)
- Ancient Egyptian History (Ancient Egypt can be fun!)
- Religious History
- Social Studies
- And MORE!
There is no limit to the historical topics that can be covered. And while adding to this collection will take time, we promise to have plenty of resources for you eventually!
So what are you waiting for? Go take a look at all of the history resources and printables we currently have available! Then check back again soon to see what else has been added.
The Best Free Printable History Worksheets for Kids Ages 3-14
History can be a tricky subject to find free printable worksheets for, mostly because it is not all cut and dry like math or language arts. In fact, nowadays history has almost become subjective, unfortunately.
If you're looking for some fun and free history worksheets and printables, maybe this list will give you what you're looking for.
Age of Empires Worksheets
Have you ever considered using a computer game to teach history? This is one of our top homeschool history hacks!
Learn how we use Age of Empires (and these free Age of Empires worksheets) to teach our kids all about ancient world history. Not only is this a fun way to learn history, it's also a fun way to improve game strategy.
George Washington Writing Prompts
In this article about creating your own George Washington unit study, I include some free George Washington writing prompts.
While these printables don't teach history per se, they will make a nice accompaniment to any George Washington lessons you are already enjoying.
Free Independence Day Printable Writing Prompts
If you're studying U.S. History (or any related topic such as the Declaration of Independence or the American Revolution) you can use these free Independence Day writing prompts to spice up your lesson plans.
Just give your kids the themed images and have them write their own sentences or short stories. Encourage them to include historical themes and voila! Your very own history printable lessons!
Book vs Movie Review Worksheet
Have you ever compared a movie to the book it was made about? This can be a fun yet fascinating educational experience for kids of all ages.
Using these free book vs movie review pages, have your kids compare a historical movie to either an accompanying historical book or to the actual historical event!
Free Helen Keller Unit Study
This last one is a little unique. This is not a worksheet per se, but rather a small collection of worksheets.
Actually, this is my free Helen Keller Unit Study but it includes a couple of Helen Keller worksheets and printable activities to go along with your lessons on Helen Keller.
When learning about famous historical figures, this free history printable is sure to serve you well. Perfect for kids between the ages of 8 and 14.
More History Worksheets and Resources
Homeschool History Curriculum Comparisons
Beautiful Feet History
Sonlight History
Educational Board Games
Make Your Own George Washington Unit Study
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