The Independence Day Guide
Curriculum guides and projects and activities and lessons
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
Journey through the story of America’s founding as you explore the events, people, and principles that shaped our nation—from the Declaration of Independence to the traditions we still celebrate today. Through a biblical lens, families will also reflect on themes like courage, gratitude, sacrifice, and true freedom found in Christ.<br><br>Designed for ages 5–12, this family-style study invites siblings of all ages to learn, discuss, and celebrate together.<br><br>This is a digital only resource<br>Published by: Brighter Day Press<br><br>Throughout this 5-day study, your family will journey through the early history of America, learning about the courage, sacrifice, and convictions that shaped our nation’s founding. Together, you’ll explore the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, the Constitution, and the traditions we still celebrate today.<br><br>More importantly, this guide also points beyond political freedom to the greater freedom found in Christ. As you learn together, you’ll reflect on themes of courage, truth, gratitude, sacrifice, and liberty through a biblical lens, encouraging your children to love what is good, true, and worthy of remembrance.<br><br>This 5-day study was designed to help families slow down, learn together, and celebrate Independence Day with greater meaning and intentionality.<br><br><h3>This guide includes:</h3><br><ul><li>5 daily lessons about the history of America’s founding</li><li>Discussion questions and optional journaling prompts</li><li>Christ-centered devotions and prayers</li><li>Public domain artwork studies</li><li>Recommended picture book lists</li><li>Family-friendly recipes and themed snacks</li><li>Simple hands-on activities</li><li>Watercolor tutorials</li><li>Curated video recommendations</li><li>A family-style approach designed for a wide range of ages</li><li>And more!</li></ul>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
- Source type
- Search
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- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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