Resources for Learning About Christopher Columbus

Published:
October 5, 2020

Annette Breedlove

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Annette Breedlove

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Columbus Day is one of those holidays I remember having the day off school. I don’t actually remember learning about Christopher Columbus around that day though. However, I do remember learning about him as an explorer.

For many, there is controversy that surrounds Christopher Columbus. So I encourage you to do your own research and find out the truth behind these allegations. Second, I still believe you should teach about him and his discovery of America. Because frankly, if he didn’t set sail and arrive in America, we wouldn’t be where we are today. It is part of our country’s history.

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Whether you choose to celebrate Columbus Day or just learn about the explorer and his discoveries, I hope you will find these resources useful in your homeschool.

Christopher Columbus Activity Book for Grades K-3 | History at Home (TpT)

Free Christopher Columbus Unit | Royal Baloo

Christopher Columbus Reading and Writing Pack | The WOLFe Pack

Free Christopher Columbus Pack Update | 3 Dinosaurs

Christopher Columbus Coloring Pages | Mama’s Learning Corner

Columbus Day Coloring Pages | Fern Smith’s Classroom Ideas (TpT)

Christopher Columbus Unit Study | The Proverbial Homemaker

Christopher Columbus Sequencing Pack | The WOLFe Pack

Sail Away On Columbus Day: A FREE Math Mini Book | School is a Happy Place

Math Division Activity for Columbus Day | Raven R Cruz (TpT)

Toddler Printable for Columbus Day | Preschool Printables by Gwyn

Columbus Day Printables | 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Christopher Columbus Fact Pack | The WOLFe Pack

Columbus Day No Prep Printables | Penley’s Pointe Educational Resources (TpT)

Christopher Columbus Worksheet Packet for 1st-3rd Graders | Mama’s Learning Corner

FREE Columbus Day Word Search | Puzzles to Print (TpT)

Columbus Day Resource Unit (FREE) | Lasting Thumbprints

Christopher Columbus Rebus Pack | The WOLFe Pack

Coloring Activities for Columbus Day

Christopher Columbus Activities

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