Print and Play Our American Revolution Game!

“Our Founding Fathers – The Game” – the perfect way to bring history to life in your classroom! 

This engaging and interactive U.S. History board game is designed for elementary school students to review key concepts related to early America and the journey to the American Revolution. Students will have fun while learning about the lives and contributions of our founding fathers, as well as the events and ideas that led to the birth of our nation. 

The game includes a colorful game board, cards, and printable game pieces, making it easy to set up and play. It’s also aligned with TEKS curriculum standards, so you can be sure that it’s an effective and valuable tool for your students. 

How to Play “Our Founding Fathers” The Game

1. One player is chosen as the “Answer Checker.” 
2. Every other player chooses a game piece and places it on START. 
3. Player 1 spins the spinner to determine which space to land on. They draw a Question Card and answer the question if there is a flag. 
4. If the answer is correct, the player stays in the space until their next turn. If the answer is incorrect, the player moves back one space and waits until their next turn to draw either a Question Card or Fact Card. 
5. If the player lands on a space marked “Fact Card,” they draw a Fact Card, read it and follow the directions stated. The first winner is the person to reach the FINISH space by spinning the exact number to land there is the winner.

The Revolutionary War for Kids – Teaching Materials and More

On top of this exciting review game, our library is home to loads of other resources that are perfect for your elementary-level historians. Check out the American Revolution collection for Revolutionary War worksheets, teaching presentations, games, and activities to fill your lesson plans!

This resource was created by Beth Hindi, a teacher in Texas and Teach Starter Collaborator.