🏛️ 5th Grade Colonial Day

Step back in time! Colonial Day gives our 5th grade students the opportunity to experience what life was like in Colonial America through a full day of hands-on learning and historical experiences. This special event complements the 5th grade social studies curriculum by bringing American history to life beyond the classroom.

 

Throughout the day, students rotate through a variety of interactive Colonial-era stations in small groups called “families.” Each station introduces students to aspects of daily life in the late 18th century through crafts, games, demonstrations, music, and other hands-on activities.

COSTUMES

To help create an immersive Colonial experience, students, teachers, and volunteers are encouraged to dress in Colonial-era clothing for the day.

 

Some simple costume ideas include:

  • Breeches, high stockings or socks, loose-fitting shirts, waistcoats or vests, and tricorn hats. This look can often be recreated using baseball pants, rolled-up loose pants, or long shorts paired with high socks.
  • Long skirts or dresses with loose blouses, aprons, shawls, mop caps, straw hats, or similar Colonial-style accessories.
  • Students may mix and match these ideas in whatever works best for them.
  • If your child prefers not to wear a traditional costume, red, white, and blue is also perfectly fine.

Some optional costume accessories are linked below:

 

Tricorn Hat

Apron/Hat Set

PTO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Colonial Day relies on volunteers to help create and run the experience. Volunteer opportunities may include:

  • Setting up and running a Colonial activity station
  • Leading or assisting with hands-on crafts, games, demonstrations, or other activities
  • Helping prepare or organize supplies
  • Helping guide student “families” between stations
  • Providing additional event-day support as needed

Specific volunteer opportunities and assignments will be shared as the event approaches.

 

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