World War 2 for Kids? Teaching Big Topics to Little Kids is Tough!

The fifth grade seems early to teach young learners about World War 2, but it happens every day across the country. However, the materials available by big box curriculum companies are often too much for young readers. Do you need resources to teach about World War 2, written at an elementary/early middle school level? We’ve got the background and the resources you need to make that happen!

World War 2 – Projects, Lesson Plans, and More

This printable book integrates Social Studies, reading comprehension, and vocabulary concepts. This printable book about World War II is perfect for young readers to use when learning about the events before, during, and after the war. Most Social Studies texts are written at a level far beyond that of an elementary school student, but this one is written especially for them. It simplifies WWII concepts so that students can learn the following:

• When did World War 2 start?

• What caused World War 2?

• How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to WW2?

• Who won World War 2, and who lost?
• What was WW2 about?

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this mini book as an activity for:

• Guided reading groups
• Lesson warm-up
• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 

Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to download this resource’s PDF or Google Slides version. 

If you have struggling readers or writers, we recommend you project the book onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their mini books along with you.

This resource was created by Ali Endlich, a teacher in South Carolina and a Teach Starter Collaborator.