Boston Tea Party Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Boston Tea Party Word Mat" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Boston Tea Party word mat for 2nd to 5th grade: 12 key words with kid definitions and pictures, from tax and Parliament to wharf and repeal. Part of our Boston Tea Party holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Keep the mat on desks while students read and write about the Boston Tea Party. It pairs with the word search and the crossword in this pack.
What students will practice
- Teaches 2nd to 5th grade students what happened at the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773, and why colonists protested the tax on tea.
- Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
- Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Boston Tea Party Word Mat?
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Keep the mat on desks while students read and write about the Boston Tea Party. It pairs with the word search and the crossword in this pack.
What is the Boston Tea Party Word Mat?
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One page with 12 words and a short definition for each: tax, Parliament, colony, colonist, Patriot, Loyalist, Sons of Liberty, protest, tea chest, harbor, wharf and repeal. Each word has a small picture.
Can I use the Boston Tea Party Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Boston Tea Party resources are there?
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4 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Boston Tea Party resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Boston Tea Party activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Boston Tea Party resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Boston Tea Party resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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