We read about the first pilgrims leaving England. First they went to the Netherlands but then realized they were losing some English culture so they sailed across the ocean to form New England. It was a rocky start but they were able to pull together and make it.

History

• The child learned about the first pilgrims leaving England and their journey to form New England.
• The child learned about the pilgrims' initial stop in the Netherlands and their decision to sail across the ocean.
• The child learned about the challenges faced by the pilgrims in the beginning but how they were able to come together and succeed.

Social Studies

• The child learned about the cultural differences the pilgrims encountered in the Netherlands and their desire to preserve their English culture.
• The child learned about the reasons behind the pilgrims' decision to form New England and the impact it had on their lives.
• The child learned about the importance of unity and cooperation in overcoming challenges and building a new community.

Continued development related to this activity can include:

Encourage the child to research more about the journey of the pilgrims and the establishment of New England. They can create a timeline or a map to visually represent the events. They can also write a short story or a journal entry from the perspective of one of the pilgrims, describing their thoughts and experiences during this time. Additionally, the child can explore the concept of cultural diversity and its importance in our society today. They can interview family members or friends from different cultural backgrounds to learn about their traditions and customs, and share their findings with their classmates.

Book Recommendations

• The Pilgrims' Journey: New England's Founding Fathers by Mary Pope Osborne: This book provides a detailed account of the pilgrims' journey from England to New England and the challenges they faced along the way.
• The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World by Nathaniel Philbrick: This book offers a comprehensive look at the pilgrims' voyage on the Mayflower and their early years in New England.
• If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 by Ann McGovern: This interactive book answers many questions children may have about the pilgrims' journey, their daily lives, and their interactions with Native Americans.