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White House Holidays Unit Studies

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What Our Friends Say:

"I am in love with this Thanksgiving Unit Study from Silverdale Press. Very Charlotte Mason inspired, includes captivating stories starting with the Pilgrims, historical letters, proclamations, hands-on activities, vocabulary, hymn, poetry, art appreciation and so much more. Just fabulous!”
-Ana Willis, They Call Me Blessed Blog



“This is so clever and unique. I love it….This unit study excited me a lot….It’s perfect for all of your kids…It doesn’t require a whole lot of planning….I love the history, the traditions, the Americana of it….There are so many skills you can teach your kids using this….I am so impressed…This is crazy comprehensive.” 
-Dr. Melanie Wilson, Psychowith6:  Homeschool Sanity Podcast

          Silverdale Press is thrilled to announce our brand new homeschool unit studies: White House Holidays. Designed for students in grades K-12, these unit studies will enrich your students’ learning about the history of our national holidays. They will inject fun and meaningful experiences into your homeschool routine and help your family make memories.
 
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Thanksgiving Unit Study

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Comments about Our Other Studies

The lessons are well written and my kids and I find them interesting.  I was glad I bought it! - Cynthia H. 

It is an excellent curriculum written very clearly.  Great thought provoking questions...  I love it!!!! Thank you!! - Claudina P.
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"I love it! I really like how all of the text is included and there are no additional books to buy...."  -Nicole T., homeschool mom from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. ​​

We all loved [the unit study].  It was very interesting ([my children are in] 6th grade, 8th grade, sophomore)... Excellent job.  - Jessica B. 
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Click here to download the Introduction, Table of Contents and a Sample Chapter. ​

Written by an Expert

This course is written by Professor Jill A. Hummer, Ph.D, a nationally known presidential scholar and author and professor of government and history. For more information, check out her bio!

For Homeschoolers of All Ages and Grades

This course is designed for students of all ages, with separate activities for older and younger students. 

Detailed Lessons

Exciting Exercises and Activities

Each study contains several detailed lessons for the holiday it covers. Each lesson recites some of the interesting history regarding the holiday.    
Each lesson also contains suggested exercises and activities.  The exercises help the student learn about the holiday as well as how historical forces that created it.

Why do students need to learn about the holidays? 

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We wrote these unit studies to solve some problems. I (Jill) went to public school from grades K through 12. Some of my fondest memories were celebrating the holidays with my classmates. I remember the parties and crafts. I especially remember the excitement that came with a celebration, break from routine, and a change of pace.
 
While we did mark the holidays, I do not remember learning much about the rich history behind those holidays. I believe the same is true for many school-age children today. This is a shame because our holiday history really is so rich.
 
Learning about our holidays is important for children. For younger children, holidays are a way to mark the seasons of the calendar and the progress of time. For children of all ages, holidays bind us together as a nation. They instill in us a sense of patriotism, unity, and togetherness.
 
I have also heard parents of middle and high school kids lament that when their students phase out of elementary school, holiday celebrations end. I found this to be true during my own schooling. I think this so sad. Holiday celebrations should continue on through the upper grades. For older kids, the holidays can be a time for deeper learning and understanding—and for developing a greater sense of meaning in history.
 
As a homeschool mom, I know that the holidays can be overwhelming. We do our best to celebrate them, but it is up to us to invent holiday lessons and come up with fun and creative activities. Sure, we can check out a book or two from the library. But coming up with objectives, lesson plans, and enrichment activities? That’s up to us. And that’s a good deal of work to pile onto our already busy lives. 
 
As a presidential scholar, I also know that so many of our holidays and traditions are tied to American presidents. That is why I wanted to invent a holiday curriculum with a unique twist—one that uses the American presidency as a window into the holidays. 
 
I also know how important primary sources are to our students’ learning. That is why I weave primary sources—like speeches, posters, letters, and photographs—throughout the lessons and activities. 
 
Holiday history, presidential history, and fun and meaningful activities—these unit studies have it all. Not to mention, they are easy for parents to use—complete with lesson plans, teacher scripts, and primary source material. 

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