In honor of the Fourth of July, I wanted to share a few ways we teach our kids about American history, especially the era of our nation’s founding, and cultivate a sense of patriotism. (I’ll post separately about how we approach history more broadly.) I’d love to hear how your family explores American history, too! Please jump into the comments or share your own post. In our home, three main approaches come to mind: visiting historical sites, doing hands-on crafts and activit