History-to-Go American History Lessons (Wholesale Purchase)

History-to-Go American History Lessons (Wholesale Purchase)

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Looking for an easy, hands-on ancient history lesson for your group?

We’ve done the work for you with American History-to-Go kits.

History to Go kits are the perfect accompaniment to your history teacher’s lesson plan! Let us bring that extra level of beautiful, engaging, hands on learning to your classroom, co-op, or special event.

Each kit has everything you need for students K-12 to dive deeper into history. Over 60 historically enriching crafts that have been selected for quality, authenticity, and ease of use are packed into ready-to-pass-out kits for your classroom.  A historical topic overview related to the activity is included along with directions and all the supplies are right there in the kit. Just open and go! We’ve done the legwork, assembly, research, and sourcing to make hands-on history easy to add to your school so your teachers can do what they do best: teach!

Perfect for:

Busy Teachers
Sensory Learners
Charter School Classes
History Clubs
Greek Festivals
Indigenous People’s Day
Colonial Day
Classical or STEAM Co-ops
Library Programs & Reading Prizes
Museum Programs & Gift Shops

Minimum order: 5 of the same item, minimum of 15 total items. Orders that don’t meet the minimum requirements will not be processed.

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  • Time Capsule Kit

    Every child is part of history and they can use this kit to create their own historic memento!

    This item includes everything needed to capture this moment in time by creating a record of a child's thoughts, dreams, and favorite things. Then seal it up in our weather-proof time capsule container and bury or hide it until a time of your choosing when it can be reopened and enjoyed all over again.

  • Mud Dying Kit (Mali Unboxed)

    Mud cloth, or bogolanfini in the Bambara language, dates back to the 12th century in the Empire of Mali. This period of history is important to both African and United States history. Now you can learn about the empire of Mali, ruled by the richest man who ever lived, and learn a simplified version of this traditional art form.

  • Morse Code Kit (Civil War Unboxed)

    During the Civil War new technologies emerged in the conflict. Hot air balloons provided air surveillance. Ships with iron sides fought as precursors to modern battleships. President Lincoln relied heavily on the new telegraph machines to send and receive Morse Code messages. Now you can make a Morse code machine and learn how to send messages just like President Lincoln.

    • Note: This kit includes a copper wire, tap key, and battery case which are known to contain CA Prop-65 components (P65warnings.ca.gov). Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

  • Dipper Gourd Kit (Civil War Unboxed)

    The danger of attempting to escape from the southern states to Canada and the bravery of the people who attempted this journey or helped along the way is undeniable. The Drinking Gourd constellation, as Africans and African-Americans called the Big Dipper, pointed to Polaris, the North Star.  Freedom lay to the North, so following the Drinking Gourd gave a general guideline. Now you can paint it with the colors of night sky and the pattern of the big dipper constellation and then hang it up for decoration. When you look at it, remember the men and women who ran the Underground Railroad and the people who used the North Star to guide their journey to freedom.

  • Snow Snake Kit (French & Indian War Unboxed)

    Native Americans are as diverse in culture and customs as the people of different European countries. Yet one game spread across the northern part of the continent from Atlantic to Pacific, common among many different nations: Snow Snakes. There are variations, but the most basic form involves a long, polished rod made of wood, bone, or horn that is thrown along a trough made of snow. Now you can create your own Snow Snake and play this traditional game.

  • Rolled Candle Kit (French & Indian War Unboxed)

    What were European colonists up to in the long winters of the snowy north?  Well, they learned to snowshoe from the Native Americans.  Adults and children enjoyed ice skating and sledding. Winter was also a good time to work on indoor chores such as carding wool and making candles. Now you can make your own rolled beeswax candle.

  • Horn Book Kit (Jamestown Unboxed)

    Horn books were frequently used by colonial children who were learning their letters or memorizing prayers. The most common horn book artifacts we have feature the alphabet or the Lord’s Prayer. You can write either of these or a poem or message of your choice on your horn book paper and create a replica horn book, just like children in Jamestown would have used to study.

  • Corn Husk Doll Kit (Jamestown Unboxed)

    Both children from indigenous tribes, such as Pocahontas, and children in the colony of Jamestown would have played with corn husk dolls. Corn husks were available after harvest and were easy to craft into toys or weave into decorations. Now you can make your own corn husk doll just like the children in the area of the Jamestown colony, hundreds of years ago.

  • Plant Pressing Kit (Lewis & Clark Unboxed)

    Lewis and Clark had made the scientific observations and diplomatic introductions that were part of their mission. They gave English names to the plants, animals, and geographic landmarks they saw along the way and brought back many specimens. Now you can collect and preserve plant specimens, just like Lewis & Clark.

  • Buzzsaw Toy Kit (Missions Unboxed)

    For the most part, the Native peoples of California were hunter-gatherers. During the big acorn harvest, sometimes large groups of men and women would trek for several days to reach the oak trees.  The men helped shake the branches to dislodge the acorns. Native children would have made buzzsaw toys using acorns, but for ease of storage we have included a wooden version.

  • Three Sisters Garden Kit (Powhatan Unboxed)

    The Three Sisters garden is one of the greatest agricultural achievements of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.  The relationship between corn (maize), beans, and squash is beneficial both in the field and on the table, and dates back thousands of years. Now you can plant your own Three Sisters garden.

  • Marbles Kit (Plymouth Unboxed)

    Marbles date back thousands of years, to Ancient Egypt and Rome. Some of the oldest were found in Mohenjo-Daro, dated to around 2500 BC/BCE. They showed up in England during the Middle Ages and were made of glass, stone, or clay. The first children in Plymouth brought their marbles games, and the pastime remained popular in America into the 20th century.

  • Drop Spindle Kit (Plymouth Unboxed)

    Life in the English colonies was hard: building houses, communities, and towns from scratch.  Everything had to be made or imported from England at great cost and with a long wait. Can you imagine making your own clothing, starting with a sheep? Women and girls would have spun wool from their own sheep to be woven into fabric by professional weavers. Now you can try the spinning process, just like the colonists in Plymouth.

  • Fanner Basket Kit (St. Augustine Unboxed)

    The craftsmen at Fort Mose made baskets called fanner baskets. This kind of basket was a traditional craft taught from parents to children in African families. It was used in the processing of crops. Artists at Fort Mose would have used dried grasses and pine needles to weave their baskets but, for ease of handling, you will be using cord and thread.

  • Talavera Pottery Kit (American History)

    When the Spanish arrived in Florida, they celebrated with a meal of gratitude—a Thanksgiving feast that marks the first European feast of Thanksgiving in North America. The pottery on which this meal was served may have been decorated with Talavera designs - a traditional Spanish art with bright colors and bold shapes. Now you can decorate your own mug with a Talavera design.

  • Wampum Weaving Kit (Powhatan Unboxed)

    For the Powhatan people, shell beads were more than just pretty things to string on a necklace.  These beads were a luxury item indicating status because they were so labor-intensive to make.  They were exchanged in marriages and woven into beaded headbands, or used to decorate clothing. Now you can leave your own Powhatan style bracelet.

  • Tin Punch Lantern Kit (Revolution Unboxed)

    The signal lanterns mentioned in the famous Midnight Ride of Paul Revere would have had glass panes and punched metal tops. The glass allowed the light to be seen from a long distance. Later on, lanterns made entirely of punched tin came to be known as Revere lanterns.  These lanterns were actually used primarily to carry candles outdoors and keep them lit, such as when one walked from a house to a barn. Now you can make your own tin punch lantern with this craft kit!

Description

American History-to-Go Kits: Hands-On Early American History Lessons Made Easy

Our hands-on American history lessons include 1 activity and 1 booklet containing background historical information and activity directions.

Looking for an easy, hands-on American history lesson for your group? We’ve done the work for you with American History-to-Go kits, designed to bring beautiful, engaging, and memorable history experiences into your classroom, co-op, or event.

These ready-to-go history kits are the perfect complement to your lesson plan, giving students K–12 the chance to connect with history through authentic, creative, and educational activities. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, running a homeschool group, or planning a special event, our hands-on history kits save you time and effort so you can focus on what you do best: teaching!

What’s Inside?

Each History-to-Go kit includes everything you need to bring early American history to life:

  • Over a dozen historically enriching craft options, curated for quality, authenticity, and ease of use

  • Individual, ready-to-distribute kits with all supplies included

  • A historical topic overview related to the activity

  • Clear, easy-to-follow directions

  • Hands-on projects that help students create, explore, and connect with the people and cultures that shaped America

Activities highlight a variety of peoples, places, and periods in American history. Students might:

  • Create mud-dyed fabric inspired by the Mali Empire’s transatlantic ties

  • Send a message with a Morse code kit or paint a dipper gourd from the Civil War era

  • Paint and race a snow snake or roll a hand-dipped candle, echoing the French & Indian War

  • Craft a horn book or a corn husk doll to learn about life in Jamestown

  • Press plants with a plant pressing kit, just as Lewis & Clark did on their expedition

  • Assemble and play with a buzzsaw toy from the California Missions

  • Plant a Three Sisters garden or weave wampum on a bead loom, connecting to the Powhatan people

  • Craft a fanner basket with cord and thread, inspired by St. Augustine and Fort Mose

  • Play with marbles or spin yarn with a drop spindle, as in Plymouth

  • Punch a design into tin to create a glowing lantern inspired by the American Revolution

We’ve already handled the research, sourcing, and assembly: just open the box and go!

Why Choose American History-to-Go?

Our hands-on American history kits immerse students in the sights, textures, and stories of early American life from coast to coast. From Indigenous traditions to colonial crafts, revolutionary inventions to westward exploration, these lessons help students experience the richness and diversity of American history through meaningful, creative activities.

These kits are ideal for busy teachers, charter school classes, co-ops, festivals, library programs, and more, making hands-on learning accessible and exciting for everyone.

Perfect For:

  • Busy teachers who want an easy, engaging lesson

  • Sensory learners who thrive on hands-on activities

  • Charter school or public school classes

  • History clubs, festivals, and Colonial Day events

  • Classical or STEAM co-ops

  • Library programs, reading prizes, and museum gift shops

Product Details

  • Minimum order: 5 of the same item, minimum of 15 total items

  • Orders that don’t meet the minimum will not be processed

  • Designed for students K–12

  • All supplies, directions, and historical context included

Make history unforgettable with American History-to-Go kits, your all-in-one solution for easy, authentic, and educational hands-on lessons about early America. Place your order today and bring America’s past to life for your students!

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