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A journey through early American history for kids.

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    • Apr 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES

    4.8 from 38 ratings Listeners of Growing Patriots that love the show mention: kids, history, looking forward, great.


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    The Growing Patriots podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in history, regardless of age. While it may be geared toward children, I, in my mid-40s, found it to be exactly the kind of content I have been searching for in history books. Rather than focusing solely on dates and battles, this podcast delves into the everyday lives of people during the Colonial era and provides insights into their culture, food, clothing, and entertainment. This refreshing approach to history makes it highly recommended for kids and adults alike.

    One of the best aspects of The Growing Patriots podcast is its ability to engage both children and adults through its educational content. The host has a great voice that caters to children's understanding while still being enjoyable for older listeners. By encouraging kids to ask questions about the founding of our country, this podcast fosters curiosity and active learning. Furthermore, it serves as an excellent homeschool resource, providing timely episodes that can be followed along with throughout the journey.

    Listening to this podcast as a family is a delightful experience. It not only captivates children but also keeps adults entertained and engaged. With its family-friendly content, parents can rest assured that their kids are listening to something appropriate while still gaining knowledge about American history. The inclusion of kids' questions adds an additional layer of interest and brings a fresh perspective to historical topics.

    However, one possible downside of The Growing Patriots podcast could be its focus on American history exclusively. While it does provide valuable insights into the founding of our country, it may not cater to those looking for broader historical topics or other time periods outside of Colonial America. It would be beneficial if the podcast expanded its scope in future episodes to cover different periods or regions in history.

    In conclusion, The Growing Patriots podcast is a charming and age-appropriate educational program that appeals not only to children but also to adults interested in history. Its emphasis on daily life during Colonial times rather than just dates and battles makes it a standout in the genre. With its engaging host, informative content, and ability to spark curiosity in kids, this podcast is a fantastic resource for homeschooling families and a great way for families to come together and enjoy learning about history.



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    Founding Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 10:34


    There are some threads that go throughout colonial American history – things like liberty and justice. Here are a few to keep in mind!

    7 Key Moments From Our Founding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 19:02


    In this episode, we go over 7 key moments from America's founding you should always remember.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 96 – 5 More things about our founding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 17:55


    Here are 5 things that happened during America's founding period that didn't get a full episode, but I still want you to know about!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 95 – The Capitol Moves to Washington, D.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 32:45


    How did Washington, D.C. become our capitol? We hear all about it with an expert from the United States Capitol Historical Society!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 94 – America's First President

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 30:41


    Once the Constitution had been ratified, it was time to America to choose its first president. We're joined by Dr. Colleen Shogan – the Archivist of the United States –to hear all about how George Washington was chosen and inaugurated.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 32:22


    We've learned an awful lot about the Constitution! In this episode, we're joined by Constitutional expert Clark Neily who breaks it down into the key themes and what we absolutely need to keep in mind.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 23:59


    The final two amendments in the Bill of Rights are all about who has the power – the people and the states. Here's how it all works.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 91 – The Bill of Rights and crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 27:39


    Amendments 5-8 are all about protecting the rights of someone who has been accused of a crime. That's almost half of the whole Bill of Rights! So, why did our founders care so much? Let's find out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 90 – Being Safe in your Home (Amendments 3 And 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 18:47


    The third and fourth amendments to the Constitution are all about making sure your home is safe from the government.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 89 – The Second Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 29:26


    We've wrapped up our episodes on the First Amendment, and you know what that means – on to the second! People often argue about the Second Amendment – but do they know what it really says? In this episode, we're joined by Second Amendment and firearms policy expert Stephen Gutowski from The Reload to give us the real scoop.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 88 – Assembly & Petition (1st Amendment, Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 5:22


    We're wrapping up the First Amendment with a minisode on the last two freedoms it protects – assembly and petition!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 87 – Freedom Of The Press (1st Amendment, part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 19:16


    We continue exploring the First Amendment by learning all about Freedom of the Press!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 86 – Free Speech (First Amendment, Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 26:38


    We continue our exploration of the First Amendment by talking about free speech. What does it mean? What can you say? Are there any limitations? Listen now to find out!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3579402/advertisement

    Ep. 85 – Freedom of Religion (1st Amendment, Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 22:17


    In this episode, we get started on the First Amendment! It "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." So, what does it mean to have freedom of religion? Why was it so important to our founders? Listen to find out!

    Ep. 84 – What is a right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 20:19


    Before we learn about the rights protected in the Bill of Rights, let's learn what rights really are!

    Ep. 83 – 7 Things you need to know about the Bill of Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 5:42


    The Constitution had been made the law of the land, but our founders wanted to make sure the people – and the government – knew certain fundamental rights could not be trampled upon.

    Ep. 82 – Executive Branch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 19:42


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

    Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 19:01


    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.

    Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 21:47


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

    Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 15:00


    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.

    Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 14:19


    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!

    Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 6:07


    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.

    Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 4:01


    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.

    Ep. 75 – Creation of the Military FLASHBACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 46:35


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

    Ep. 74 – Rewind: Fall Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 17:20


    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.

    Ep. 73 – How we elect a president

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 20:53


    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.

    Ep. 72 – A History of Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 20:38


    A look at Halloween from ancient times until today!

    Ep. 71 – 10 things to know about the Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 10:08


    10 fun facts about the Constitution!

    Ep. 70 – Federalism Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 21:53


    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.

    Ep. 69 – Limited Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 20:05


    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.

    Ep. 68 – Constitutional Convention Minisode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 9:53


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 21:45


    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!

    Ep. 66 – The Preamble to the Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 21:35


    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!

    Ep. 64 – What's a Constitution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 15:57


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

    What's a Constitution?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 15:57


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

    Ep. 64 Articles of Confederation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 21:45


    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.

    Ep. 63 – Liberty Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 9:55


    At long last, the American Revolution comes to an end. Liberty wins!

    Ep. 62 – 1780 Plot Twist!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 12:37


    The battle season of 1780 was a big one – with a major plot twist toward the end!

    Ep. 61 – Winter Encampment at Morristown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 9:45


    Washington and his men were encamped at Morristown, New Jersey during the winter of 1779-80 – one of the harshest winters in history.

    Ep. 60 – The Philipsburg Proclamation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 9:27


    The British said they would free any enslaved person who came to fight on their side – but was there a catch? Find out in this episode!

    Ep. 59 – Female Loyalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 17:44


    Dr. Kacy Tillman joins us for this episode to tell us all about loyalist women. In the 18th century, most people didn't believe women could think for themselves. So, they could get in trouble for the opinions of their fathers, husbands, brothers, and other men in their lives. History might remember them as loyalists, but some simply wanted peace. Others were working to help by acting as spies or messengers. Here are some of their stories.

    Battles of Late 1779

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 20:58


    The battle for liberty rages on in the summer and autumn of 1779.

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