July 4th celebrates the revolutionary ideas that all men are created equal with certain unalienable rights—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—and that the government exists for the people with power given to them by the people. Two hundred and fifty years later, these ideas remain revolutionary! As parents it is our responsibility to pass on these ideas to the next generation, teaching them what it means to be a responsible and engaged citizen. With America’s Semiquincentennial (the 250th birthday celebration) in 2026, a simple Google search reveals an overwhelming number of free resources available to teach children our American values. My goal today is not to give you one more option; rather, I would like to share a list of “Rainbow favorites.” This list includes free and affordable resources that help you bring history alive to children, teaching them what it cost to establish and protect these ideas, in the past and for the future. |
