2nd Grade History & Social Studies — Pilgrims and Patriots — America's Early Days
Students will learn about the Pilgrims' brave journey across the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower and why they left England.
In 1620, a group of people called the Pilgrims wanted to worship God freely. In England, the king told everyone how they had to worship. The Pilgrims believed they should follow God's Word, not the king's rules about church.
The Pilgrims boarded a small wooden ship called the Mayflower. There were 102 passengers on the ship, including children! The trip across the Atlantic Ocean took 66 long days.
The ocean was rough and stormy. The passengers were crowded below deck. Many people got seasick. But the Pilgrims prayed and trusted God to keep them safe. They believed God was leading them to a new land where they could worship Him freely.
After more than two months at sea, someone finally shouted, 'Land!' The Pilgrims had arrived in America. They thanked God for bringing them safely across the ocean.
Draw a picture of the Mayflower sailing across the ocean. Count to 66 to see how many days the Pilgrims were at sea. Can you imagine being on a small ship for that long?