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Growing Patriots

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A journey through early American history for kids.

kids & family education for kids

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19:42

Ep. 82 – Executive Branch

Growing Patriots ·

2023/02/27

We've talked about the Legislative and Judicial Branches. Now, it's time to learn what the Executive Branch does!

19:01

Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch

Growing Patriots ·

2023/01/13

We continue to explore the different branches of government by learning all about the Judicial Branch. We're joined by Judge Don Willett to tell us what it does and how it all works.

21:47

Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch

Growing Patriots ·

2023/01/06

There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!

15:00

Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas

Growing Patriots ·

2022/12/25

Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Colonial times.

14:19

Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays

Growing Patriots ·

2022/12/19

With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the University of Oklahoma, joins us to answer them!

6:07

Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances

Growing Patriots ·

2022/12/02

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America.So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out.Here's how it works.

4:01

Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia?

Growing Patriots ·

2022/11/22

We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia! Here's the story.

46:35

Ep. 75 – Creation of the Military FLASHBACK!

Growing Patriots ·

2022/11/11

This Veteran's Day, we're flashing back to our episode about how the American military was first created!

17:20

Ep. 74 – Rewind: Fall Holiday Special

Growing Patriots ·

2022/11/05

If you missed this episode the first time around (are just wanted to hear it another time) – here it is again!From harvest festivals to bonfire night, here are some of the ways autumn was celebrated in colonial America.

20:53

Ep. 73 – How we elect a president

Growing Patriots ·

2022/11/04

When our founders were deciding how our presidents would be elected, they had to figure out a way to make it fair for everyone. What they came up with was ingenious – an electoral college.

20:38

Ep. 72 – A History of Halloween

Growing Patriots ·

2022/10/31

A look at Halloween from ancient times until today!

10:08

Ep. 71 – 10 things to know about the Constitution

Growing Patriots ·

2022/10/07

10 fun facts about the Constitution!

21:53

Ep. 70 – Federalism Explained

Growing Patriots ·

2022/09/30

When our founders were setting up a new country, that had to make sure that they set up a new government that represented everyone. Here's how they got it done.

20:05

Ep. 69 – Limited Government

Growing Patriots ·

2022/09/09

Our founders created a constitution that would limit the government. That means the people have to be strong and brave. Our friend from the James Madison Institute joins us to explain.

9:53

Ep. 68 – Constitutional Convention Minisode

Growing Patriots ·

2022/09/02

How did the Constitution come to be? We have a quick look at the Constitutional Convention in this minisode!

21:45

Ep. 67 – A republic, if you can keep it

Growing Patriots ·

2022/08/26

Our founders had to choose what kind of government America would have – and they chose a republic. What does that mean and how does it work? And why did Benjamin Franklin famously say we have a "republic, if we can keep it"?Find out in this episode!

21:35

Ep. 66 – The Preamble to the Constitution

Growing Patriots ·

2022/08/12

WE THE PEOPLE.Those are the first three words of the preamble to the Constitution – and one of the most famous phrases in the world. But what's a preamble and what does it do? Find out in this episode!

15:57

Ep. 64 – What's a Constitution?

Growing Patriots ·

2022/07/29

What's a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? In this episode, we find out!

15:57

What's a Constitution?

Growing Patriots ·

2022/07/29

What is a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? Today, we find out.

21:46

Ep. 64 Articles of Confederation

Growing Patriots ·

2022/06/20

Now that America was its very own country, our founders had to figure out how to run it! The Articles of Confederation helped with that.

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