Suggested
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K = Kindergarten
(Picture Books)

E = Elementary:
Grades 1-3
(detailed Picture Books
& easy reading)

E-UE = (books for
younger, fluent readers)

UE = Upper Elementary:
Grades 4-6

JH = Junior High:
Grades 6-8

HS = High School:
Grades 9-12

+ = "and up"

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World History Kids Crafts

The Present Era Crafts & Projects
History from 1700 - Now

French Revolution, Napoleon, Russia, Charles Lindburgh, World Wars I & II

The first section of crafts include the French Revolution, Napoleon, Russia, and Charles Lindburgh. This is followed by a section of classroom crafts and activities on World War I & World War II.

Be sure to visit our American Crafts pages for more classroom activities during this time frame, but with American themes!

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1700 AD - Present

French Revolution
Celebrate Bastille Day with this fireworks Scratch Art.

Play the card game Guillotine!

The Eiffel Tower was built to commemorate the French Revolution. Make yours from paper!

A Tale of Two Cities Puzzle Pack by Mary B. Collins. Teachers Pet Pub., 2005.

Napoleon
Make Napoleon's hat using this downloadable pattern, then trim with gold paint or ribbon and embellish with a tri-colored cockade (copy pictures!).

Russia
Make Faberge eggs! Decorate plastic Easter eggs with glitter, sequins, flat jewels, and gold or silver trim. You could even create a bird's nest to glue inside with supplies from your craft store.

Charles Lindburgh
Make a paper display of Lindburgh and the Spirit of St. Louis!

WORLD WAR I

Find paper soldiers to print and cut out. Includes specific figures for warriors and soldiers throughout history, including both world wars.

Click here for a paper model of a tank to cut out and put together.

World War I Thematic Unit by Teacher Created Resources.