Comments on: A Matter Called Revolution: Abigail Adams and Recreating History for the Young Child Through Storytelling http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/02/a-matter-called-revolution-abigail-adams-and-recreating-history-for-the-young-child-through-storytelling/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:41:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: diane http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/02/a-matter-called-revolution-abigail-adams-and-recreating-history-for-the-young-child-through-storytelling/#comment-47807 diane Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:29:09 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2008/02/02/a-matter-called-revolution-abigail-adams-and-recreating-history-for-the-young-child-through-storytelling/#comment-47807 If anyone is considering duplicating this type of colonial experience, I would also recommend: -sharing appropriate snacks, like molasses cookies or snickerdoodles -having simple costumes for the children to try on (my husband and I did storytelling in the L.George region, and this was a very popular activity, especially when the kids posed for pictures with us) -including other interactive activities, like taking notes on a school slate or making a simple tied rag doll There are many knowledgeable reenactors from all historical periods who would love to speak to classes and/or provide information to teachers. diane If anyone is considering duplicating this type of colonial experience, I would also recommend:

-sharing appropriate snacks, like molasses cookies or snickerdoodles

-having simple costumes for the children to try on (my husband and I did storytelling in the L.George region, and this was a very popular activity, especially when the kids posed for pictures with us)

-including other interactive activities, like taking notes on a school slate or making a simple tied rag doll

There are many knowledgeable reenactors from all historical periods who would love to speak to classes and/or provide information to teachers.

diane

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