Colonial America Activities for the Classroom
Being a child in colonial times was very different. Most of the Pilgrims were farmers because they had migrated from England to the uncultivated Americas. They had to till the land and grow food or face starvation. Their wooden homes were austere, and there was no electricity, central heat, air conditioning, running water or other luxuries enjoyed in society today. Water was hauled from creeks, lamps and candles supplied light, and the sole warmth came from fireplaces. Going to the restroom meant trudging to the outhouse located outside their dwelling and back to the cabin. A child might have to bring in an armful of wood for the fireplace or cook stove when returning from the outhouse. The Pilgrims struggled for their food and existence.
Colonial Toys
Corn Husk Doll Instructions
Making a Classroom Quilt
Quilts and Patterns Lesson Plan
Class Town Crier
Using Poor Richard's Almanac
Ben Franklin Biography and Video
If Poor Richard had a Computer
Colonial Children's Games
Colonial Children’s Recreation
Colonial Silhouette Art
Colonial Silhouette Art Description and Illustrations
Self Portrait Silhouette Lesson
Colonial Silverware-Making
Silversmithing – Kid’s Eye-View
Written by Michael S. Atwood