Bring America's founding principles to life in your classroom with 28 illustrated picture books, ready-made lesson plans, and activities aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. standards and adaptable to any state's civics framework.
Liberty's Principles Pals works as a standalone civics curriculum or as a supplement to your existing social studies program.
Read one book per week during morning meeting or circle time. Each book takes 15-20 minutes to read aloud, with built-in pauses for discussion.
Each book includes reproducible activity pages: coloring, puzzles, writing prompts, and collaborative projects that reinforce the principle.
Teacher guides include age-appropriate discussion questions, vocabulary words, and connections to real-world civics concepts.
The curriculum is structured in four thematic quarters, building from foundational concepts to active citizenship.
Natural law, virtue, leadership, equality, and individual rights. Establishing vocabulary and concepts.
Unalienable rights, sovereignty, courage, republican government, and free speech.
Property, markets, separation of powers, constitutions, limited powers, and checks and balances.
Voting, local government, rule of law, education, national strength, and international friendship.
Plus 3 additional books covering preamble topics for enrichment or extension weeks.
The series aligns to Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) in Civics and Government. These standards map to similar requirements in most states.
| Standard | Description | Aligned Books |
|---|---|---|
| SS.K.CG.1.1 | Explain the purpose of rules in the school and community. | Books 1, 17, 22 |
| SS.K.CG.2.1 | Demonstrate the characteristics of responsible citizenship. | Books 2, 3, 23 |
| SS.1.CG.1.1 | Recognize the symbols and individuals that represent American ideals. | Books 4, 5, 6 |
| SS.1.CG.1.3 | Explain the purpose of the U.S. Constitution. | Books 12, 16, 17 |
| SS.2.CG.1.1 | Explain the purpose of government. | Books 10, 18, 19 |
| SS.2.CG.2.1 | Define and apply the characteristics of responsible citizens. | Books 20, 21, 26 |
| SS.3.CG.1.1 | Explain the purpose and need for government. | Books 12, 16, 18, 19 |
| SS.3.CG.2.1 | Identify ways citizens can make a positive contribution in their community. | Books 21, 23, 25 |
Full standards alignment documentation is included in the Educator's Series Overview download. Adaptable to Common Core ELA standards for cross-curricular integration.
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Complete series guide with scope and sequence, standards alignment, reading levels, pacing suggestions, and integration ideas for K-3 classrooms.
Download →Read-aloud tips, discussion questions, circle time activities, and reproducible worksheets for early elementary.
Download →50 conversation starters about fairness, freedom, and responsibility. Great for homework assignments or family engagement nights.
Download →Full-color 11x17" poster with all 25 founding principles. Print for classroom display or send home with students.
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hello@libertysprinciplespals.comThe 25 principles taught in this series are drawn from Zen and the Art of Citizenship: An Inquiry into Principles by Christopher J. Bradley, J.D. The adult companion book provides the scholarly foundation behind each principle, making it a valuable resource for educators who want to deepen their own understanding.
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