Colonial games

The fifth graders loved Buzz Saw and Ten-and-Four, but they liked the other toys and games from Colonial America even more. They recognized Button-and-Cup right away, as it is very similar to the kendama toys that are so popular now. --------- Button-and-Cup Toy Materials: egg carton scissors craft stick yarn (approx. 2 ft) button Steps: 1. Cut a single cup from the egg carton. Carefully poke the scissors through each side of the cup to make a slot for the craft stick. 2. Gently slide the…

Kids are more likely to be engaged and remember what they've learned when you bring history to life. Making your own quill and homemade ink is perfect for a Colonial America unit or Revolutionary War unit.

Nine year old Sage hosts a web series featuring Colonial Craft tutorials from the 1700’s. She walks you through step by step how to create various items from colonial days and gives both historic and modern options, in just five minutes!! In addition to the colonial craft tutorial there is always a bite size history lesson and always a lot of humor and fun. Oh and a great homemade colonial dress and hat ;) All supplies are listed on each page with links to purchase. (They are all reasonable…

When studying Colonial America, include as many games and hands-on activities as possible to bring this time period to life for your older kids. Making American history interactive shows middle school kids that history can be fun. There are so many fun things listed to do when learning about the 13 colonies. #USHistory #colonialhistory #middleschool #educationpossible

In colonial times, most toys were handmade from things that could be found at home or out in nature. Colonial playthings were simple.

October is such a fun month for us in 5th grade. We spend the month learning about what life was like for the early settlers. We begin each month by establishing our colonial families. I arrange th…

For my most recent session teaching hands-on history in Trevor's 5th grade classroom, I introduced the kids to toys and games from Colonial America. First up, the buzz saw. This simple toy consists of a knotted loop of twine with a button threaded onto it. Hold the twine with the button in the center, then wind it up by making small, rapid circles with your hands. When it is completely wound, pull outward. It should vibrate and make a cool buzzing noise. By moving your hands in and out, you…

Learned about the founding of the American colonies and then bring them to life by simulating life in the colonial era.

Historical Early American Folk Toys and Authentic Handmade Traditional Outdoor Games from Pioneer, Colonial, and Victorian periods in the history of the USA wholesale for Museum Gift Shops and Living History Centers

This guide shares 33 fun colonial kids activities (Colonial themed activities) including colonial games, colonial costumes, colonial food and colonial crafts.