Colonial Day!

 

Colonial Day

Friday, April 4, 2025   **After the Egg Drop**

5th grade has been learning about our nation’s early colonial days.  Our plan is to have a “Living in colonial times” day after our egg drop off the bridge. This will be outdoors on our lower playground.

Colonial living stations that include:
Button and Twine Game
Weaving
Calligraphy
Hand-made Butter and Johnny Cakes
Marble Game
Stick and Hoop Races
Sack Races

Silhouettes

Game of Graces

**Dressing in Colonial period costume is optional, but so much fun if you do!**

        Children's Colonial Costumes - PureCostumes.comHistorical Period Clothing Costume Colonial Girl Dress purple - Etsy

       

As a 5th grade team, we are asking for a $3 donation to help purchase some of these items.  Thank you so very much.

Ms. Baranov, Ms. Ochos, Ms. Padberg, Ms. Tolnay

Finger Weaving Video

Game of Graces

Button and Twine Game

Marbles Game Video

Sack Races

Stick and Hoop Game

 

Yankee Doodle Song

Yankee Doodle

Johnny Cakes | Kitchn

INGREDIENTS FOR OLD-FASHIONED JOHNNY-CAKES

  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup boiling water
  • oil or shortening

DIRECTIONS TO COOK PIONEER JOHNNY-CAKES

1. Mix the corn meal, sugar, and salt together.

2. Slowly add the boiling water to the cornmeal mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix.

3. Warm a griddle or frying pan (nonstick or cast iron) over medium heat (about 350°). It is preheated when water “dances” across the heated surface when sprinkled on it. Note: Johnny-cakes will stick to an aluminum pan, so it is best to use a griddle or frying pan made of cast iron or with a non-stick coating.