In December, third grade students step back in time to celebrate our study of the life of a colonial child. One of the classrooms is transformed into a tavern, another into a market place, and the third celebrates song and dance in colonial times.
Colonial Day is a culmination of our study of colonial life in America. The children and their teachers research and recreate each setting using knowledge gathered from books, web sites, and field trips. In preparation for this celebration, the students work in small groups. The rooms are transformed within a short period of time with the student's enthusiastic energy and knowledge. The children work cooperatively and help one another. They paint, color, cut, paste, and trim classroom spaces. When a good idea is discovered by one group it is shared with another. Children watch and learn from each other and eagerly anticipate the final celebration.
WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE OUR RECREATIONS OF:
In the Governor’s Palace, children prepare for the 12th night celebration. Dances, songs, and music are enjoyed by all. Learn more about the preparations leading up to the festivities….
At the market place, students set up booths to showcase their wares. The students enact the roles of trades people and display the tools of the trade. See the Marketplace Museum and learn about trades people in Colonial times.
At the tavern, children are seated to tables where they are served delicious foods prepared by the students and parents. When everyone has eaten their fill, games and dancing take place. We invite you to our virtual celebration, where we recreate the Colonial Tavern experience online.
