Children’s History Book Donated to Rockwall ISD 4th Grade Classrooms

 Fourth graders in Rockwall ISD will learn about how Texas was shaped thanks to a new book written just for their age. Daughters of the American Revolution, an organization that preserves the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence, donated “Texas Before the Lone Star” to every fourth-grade social studies classroom in the district. 

Written and illustrated by Texas State Daughters, some stories in the book reflect cherished family histories passed down through generations, including ancestors who journeyed as immigrants to New Spain. Others reveal little-known contributions made by these individuals who, while serving the Spanish crown, contributed to the cause of American independence, helping DAR recognize them as Revolutionary War patriots. 

To further support educators, TEXAS Before the Lone Star is accompanied by downloadable curriculum and lesson plans aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This resource helps make learning more meaningful by connecting children with shared heritage, identity, or a sense of place, particularly for children of Hispanic descent who can discover the significant contributions of the Spanish to the American Revolution. 

Texas State Daughters aspire to place a copy of the book in every public elementary school library across the state to entertain, educate, and inspire a new generation of American patriots as the nation celebrates its Semiquincentennial.