On the Edge of Our Seats

"Read one more!" My daughters pleaded.

Chapters in in the life of Betsy Ross are unfolding in our home. Quakers. Samplers. John Ross. The woven tapestry of Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag is just one book in the well-known Childhood of Famous Americans series. Author Ann Weil transports readers to the streets of pre-Revolutionary Philadelphia where Betsy enters the High Street Fair. A Quaker, the path to the fair was less than smooth, riddled with decisions, questions, and reflection. And we are in the midst, wrestling with Betsy's thoughts and then...well, I just can't say. It would ruin the story.

What will become of John Ross? When will Betsy sew the flag? We must keep reading to find out.

If you find yourself on the edge of your seat wondering what happens next, check out these additional resources about Betsy Ross.

Read:

Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag by Ann Weil

Betsy Ross by Alexandra Wallner

Betsy Ross: Patriot of Philadelphia by Judith St. George

F is for Flag by Wendy Lewison

The Fourth of July Story by Alice Dalgaliesh

A is for America by Devin Scillian

Stars and Stripes: The Story of the American Flag by Sarah L Thomson

Research:

• Information about the American flag
• Learn flag etiquette and how to display the American flag
• Visit the interactive site of the National Museum of American History to learn more about the Star Spangled Banner
• How to cut a five-pointed star
• Find out more about the Betsy Ross house in Philadelphia. Visit if you have the ability.
• Learn about the main People of the Revolution.
• Listen to Revolutionary music and learn more about the music birthed from our young nation.

Locate:

• Philadelphia on a map. In which state is Philadelphia located? How much distance is between Philadelphia and the city in which you live?

Do:

• Cut out a fabric star and appliqué to a piece of broadcloth.
• Make a timeline of events as related to the United States flag.
• Make a patriot craft
• Learn the lyrics to patriotic songs