History for kids: grades 3–5 videos

Videos in this playlist

1. 1Native American History for Kids | An insightful look into the history of the Native AmericansLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
2. 2Leif Erikson for Kids | All About Leif Erikson | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
3. 3Christopher Columbus for Kids | Learn about his life and what actually happened on his adventuresLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
4. 4All About the Mayflower for Children: Learn Facts About the Mayflower for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
5. 5Pilgrims for Kids | History of Pilgrims and the first ThanksgivingLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
6. 6The 13 Original Colonies for Kids | Learn all about the first 13 American ColoniesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
7. 7Colonial Times for Kids | Learn about the colonial AmericaLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
8. 8Boston Tea Party for Kids | Learn about the History of the Boston Tea Party and why it happenedLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
9. 9Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July - Declaration of Independence for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
10. 10The American Revolutionary War for Kids: Learn About the Revolutionary War for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
11. 11Who Are the Founding Fathers? | Founding Fathers for kids | Learn all about the Founding FathersLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
12. 12America's Founding Mothers | Learn about some incredible women in American history #womeninhistoryLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
13. 13Who Is Betsy Ross? | The History of Betsy Ross for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
14. 14United States Constitution for Children, Parts and Purposes of the Constitution for Kids: FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
15. 15Bill of Rights for Kids | Learn about these 10 amendments of the ConstitutionLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
16. 16Biography of George Washington for Kids: Meet the American President - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
17. 17Biography of Thomas Jefferson for Kids: Meet the American President - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
18. 18Who Is Benjamin Franklin? | Learn about the life and accomplishments of Ben FranklinLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
19. 19The History of the Star-Spangled Banner for Kids: Francis Scott Key and Fort McHenry - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
20. 20The Louisiana Purchase for Kids: Facts About the Louisiana Purchase for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
21. 21Lewis and Clark for Kids | Learn about the Louis and Clark expedition and the Louisiana PurchaseLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
22. 22Who Was Sitting Bull? for Kids | Learn all about this Lakota ChiefLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
23. 23Biography of Harriet Tubman for Kids: American Civil Rights History for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
24. 24Biography of Frederick Douglass for Kids: American Civil Rights History for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
25. 25Biography of Abraham Lincoln for Kids: Meet the American President for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
26. 26Alexander Graham Bell for Kids | Learn all about this famous inventor | Who invented the phone?Learn BrightPlay from here Loop
27. 27George Washington Carver for Kids | Learn all about his incredible life and storyLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
28. 28Inventions & Inventors | Learn about famous inventions and the ones who made themLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
29. 29Who Is Helen Keller for Kids | Learn about the life and accomplishments of Helen KellerLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
30. 30Who Was Louis Braille? | World Braille Day | 4 January | All About Louis Braille for Kids | TwinklTwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
31. 31Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? | All About Eleanor Roosevelt for Kids | First Lady | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
32. 32Who Was John Muir? | John Muir Day | 21 April | All About John Muir for Kids | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
33. 33The Statue of Liberty for Kids: Famous World Landmarks for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
34. 34Jackie Robinson for Kids | Biography VideoHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
35. 35Rosa Parks for Kids | Civil Rights HeroHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
36. 36Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography for Children, American History for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
37. 37Ruby Bridges for Kids | Civil Rights HeroHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
38. 38Who Was Katherine Johnson? | All About Katherine Johnson for Kids | Hidden Figures | Twinkl USATwinkl Teaching Resources - United StatesPlay from here Loop
39. 39Neil Armstrong for Kids | First Man on the MoonHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
40. 40Sally Ride for Kids | Learn all about the first American female in space!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop

What does this playlist cover?

Native American history and early explorers, the colonies and the Mayflower, the founding documents, westward expansion, and short biographies of inventors, presidents, scientists and civil rights leaders. The videos were chosen for ages 8–11 and avoid graphic war content.

How do I use this for a book report or project?

Open the biography your child is writing about and use an A–B loop on the key section, such as early life or main achievements. Slow it to 0.75x for note-taking and save each part on keys 1–9 to find facts again quickly.