We’re counting down to America’s 250th birthday with 250 days of faith-filled stories! Follow along from October 28, 2025, through July 4, 2026, as we remember how freedom was forged and give thanks for the liberty we still enjoy under God.

Explore real accounts of courage, freedom, and Providence that shaped our nation’s history. Each story takes about 90 seconds to read and points to God’s hand in the founding of America.


Note: Track your progress to earn 13 free gifts—one for each original colony—and, once all 250 stories and the verification form have been submitted by July 11, 2026, you’ll be eligible to enter the 250 Days Essay Contest for a chance to win
the grand-prize BBQ grill! 

Available courses

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Elementary Countdown to Freedom (Grades K-5)
Category: 250 Day Challenge: Countdown to Freedom
Trace God’s hand in America’s story—one day at a time. In this Elementary course, elementary students read the story each day for the 250 days to 250 years SchoolhouseTeachers.com campaign. Once the full course has been completed (July 4, 2026), take a screenshot of the completion report to submit for proof of completion. There will be a tutorial for this by that time.
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Middle School Countdown to Freedom (Grades 6-8)
Category: 250 Day Challenge: Countdown to Freedom

Trace God’s hand in America’s story—one day at a time. In this Middle School course, students read the story each day for the 250 days to 250 years SchoolhouseTeachers.com campaign and complete comprehension questions. Once the full course has been completed (July 4, 2026), take a screenshot of the completion report to submit for proof of completion. There will be a tutorial for this by that time.
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High School Countdown to Freedom (Grades 9-12)
Category: 250 Day Challenge: Countdown to Freedom

Trace God’s hand in America’s story—one day at a time. In this High School course, secondary students read the story each day for the 250 days to 250 years SchoolhouseTeachers.com campaign and complete comprehension questions. Once the full course has been completed (July 4, 2026), take a screenshot of the completion report to submit for proof of completion. There will be a tutorial for this by that time.