Kid’s Corner

There are many great stories about King Alfred the Great. Perhaps the most famous legend of them all is the one where Alfred burned the cakes. The story in a nutshell: After being driven out by the Danes, King Alfred disguised himself and hid in the marshes of Somerset, trying to formulate his plan to defeat the Vikings once and ...

During King Alfred’s day, books were written by hand. The printing press had not been invented quite yet. It would take a dedicated monk many, many quiet hours to copy or write a book with the utmost care. During this era, books were made with ink and parchment – a thin, stiff material. Many of these hand-copied books contained beautifully ...

Christmas is a time for families to make wonderful memories together. Our team at Heirloom Audio has compiled some of our favorites here to share with you… Bake cookies together. Then take them to neighbors and friends as a Christmas gift. Or give them to local law enforcement, firefighters, and others that serve your community. Make a Gingerbread House together. ...

The Civil War is often referred to as “The Boys’ War” because many soldiers were still just teenagers. The official rule of the Union Army was that soldiers must be 18 years old in order to serve. However, many boys lied about their age and recruiters would turn their heads. Many young boys who were too young to serve would ...

Test your knowledge of Civil War slang with this fun activity. It’s great for kids of all ages. (And parents, too!) Makes a great discussion starter around the dinner table or as a group activity on family game night. Download and print this activity here. New Audio Adventure Tells The Civil War Story Of Courage, Honor, and Duty

Did you know that Civil War foot soldiers walked an average of 10 to 15 miles each day? In fact, there were times when an army unit would march as many as 25 to 30 miles in a single day! However, this amount of travel was not the norm. An army moving at that pace would tire out too quickly ...

Salt dough is a great craft idea for kids of all ages. With salt dough, you can make just about anything – from crafts to ornaments to sculptures to maps and more. It’s a great way to encourage your children to be creative and extend your educational activities. (Plus, it’s just plain fun to squish the dough with your fingers!) ...

Dress up isn’t just for little kids. Older children, teens and even adults enjoy stepping into costumes and getting into character once in awhile. Creating a simple (or elaborate) dress up and drama corner in your home can turn into a great family night activity. It’s also a wonderful way to sneak in a little bit of “school” without the ...

At Live The Adventure we really love contests. (In fact, we just gave away a $10,000 trip for two to Scotland!) We’re pleased to announce a fun and exciting new contest for all children ages 17 and under – The With Lee In Virginia Art Contest! The Details: Who:  All children – Ages 17 or younger What: Get creative and ...

How much do you know about Robert E. Lee? This engaging activity and coloring sheet will help you discover some fun facts about his life, his family, and more. Older students may use this as a research activity – a perfect starting point for creating an oral or written report. Younger students will enjoy coloring the picture and may want ...