Liberty’s Kids – Education Edition + Digital is a Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Curriculums (DVD Review)

Disclosure:  I was sent a screener copy from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

If you follow my blog, then you know that I homeschool my girls.  They are currently completing grade 1 and 2 coursework, and we recently added a new series to the mix to help them learn all about history.  Thanks to the recent release "The Complete Series Liberty's Kids Est. 1776" which arrived on DVD last month from Mill Creek Entertainment.  

The Complete Emmy® and Humanitas® Award-Nominated Series

Buy this complete series collection on DVD for only $14.98 now!

Liberty’s Kids – Education Edition + Digital

Education Edition

Bonus Study Guides & Activities INCLUDED

 

About This Series:

"Travel back in time to witness history in the making with Benjamin Franklin’s teenage reporters as they confront the real and physical dangers of the American Revolution. Trapped in opposite sides of the war - James, an American colonist, and Sarah, a young English reporter - are forced to choose between friendship and allegiance to their countries. All while they try to look after mischievous Henri, a French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble. Journey through history and discover the high points of the American Revolution through this fun and animated educational adventure!

Featuring the voice of esteemed news anchor Walter Cronkite as Benjamin Franklin and including guest voices of award-winning film legends such as Annette Bening, Dustin Hoffman, Michael Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller and Liam Neeson.

Enjoy this special edition featuring a study guide and activities for kids to follow along with the series for a fun, learning adventure!"

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I was born and raised in the Boston area, so feel it is important to include many of the notable historical events like the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's Ride, and the Battle of Bunker Hill, when teaching my girls about history.  My girls learn best with hands on learning or being able to see things we are learning about firsthand.  So, being within driving distance to Boston, MA makes this upcoming summer the perfect time to take the girls on a Freedom Trail walk, to visit the historical cemeteries there to do tombstone rubbing, and take them to the Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party boat tour.  Prior to our visit to Boston, I will be sharing the full episodes from this DVD with them, along with different activities for them to follow along to make learning about the history of Boston that much more fun. 

I always knew that being a teacher was a lot of work.  But, it wasn't until I started to homeschool my girls and put together their lesson plans and theme weeks that I saw just how time consuming it can be.  My girls need to be engaged because of their age, and can't just be handed a workbook and expected to learn.  So, I have to make things fun with arts and crafts, field trip and movies.  So, after hearing about the Liberty's Kids series from other homeschooling families and hearing them rave about the series, I had to see for myself.  I watched a handful of these episodes and found myself learning things I forget about history and could see why so many families, both homeschooling and those who just love sharing educational content with their kids, love this series.  The episodes make learning about history fun.  When I finally sat down and watched a few episodes with the girls, I loved seeing their eyes light up watching the fun history adventures.  They had no idea it was an educational series, but were able to absorb so much and loved talking about the Midnight Ride and New York, New York.  Now all Savannah talks about is going to to NYC for her birthday in July to see the Statue of Liberty and other sites of the city. :-)

Not only are the episodes fun and engaging for kids of all ages, but I also love that this special edition DVD collection includes a study guide and activities for you to use when teaching your children about different historical events.  It frees up a lot of my time in trying to put together a fun and comprehensive lesson plan, so that I can sit and truly enjoy this wonderful series with the girls, as they learn all about history.

Here are the episodes you will find when you pick up this new release from Mill Creek Entertainment... 

THE BOSTON TEA PARTY 
THE INTOLERABLE ACTS 
UNITED WE STAND 
LIBERTY OR DEATH!
MIDNIGHT RIDE 
THE SHOT HEARD ’ROUND THE WORLD 
GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS 
THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 
BUNKER HILL 
POSTMASTER GENERAL FRANKLIN 
WASHINGTON TAKES COMMAND 
COMMON SENSE 
THE FIRST FOURTH OF JULY 
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 
THE TURTLE 
ONE LIFE TO LOSE 
“CAPTAIN MOLLY” 
AMERICAN CRISIS 
ACROSS THE DELAWARE 
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS 
SYBIL LUDINGTON 
LAFAYETTE ARRIVES 
THE HESSIANS ARE COMING 
VALLEY FORGE 
ALLIES AT LAST 
HONOR AND COMPROMISE 
THE NEW FRONTIER 1779
NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT 
THE GREAT GALVEZ 
IN PRAISE OF BEN
BOSTONIANS 
BENEDICT ARNOLD 
CONFLICT IN THE SOUTH 
DEBORAH SAMSON — SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTION 
JAMES ARMISTEAD 
YORKTOWN 
BORN FREE AND EQUAL 1781 – 1783
THE MAN WHO WOULDN’T BE KING 
GOING HOME 1786
“WE THE PEOPLE”

I still can't believe that you can get all these episodes along with the study guide and activities to make learning more fun for only $14.98.  What a steal!  So, if you are a homeschooling family or just like sharing educational content with your children, you will definitely want to pick up the new LIBERTY'S KIDS EDUCATION EDITION 4-DVD collection now available from Mill Creek Entertainment today.  This is one DVD collection that you will be enjoying for years to come with your children and will be an educational asset.

Disclosure:  I was sent a screener copy from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.