Stepping back in time with the Bay Colony Educators, the fourth grade students learned what life was like for boys and girls living in Walpole in the 1760's. Dressed in colonial garb, Tim and Carol Greene spoke to the children about their clothing and the long, arduous process to produce one item. Students were amazed to learn that chores such as making soap, fetching water (that might weigh up to 50 pounds) and planting flax seed were common for children in those days. Information was shared about school, homes, toys and more. The program ended literally with a bang, as Tim was allowed to fire a musket that would have been used in the Revolutionary War. In the upcoming week the students will compare and contrast their lives to those of their colonial counterparts and will also have the opportunity to write with a quill pen! The Bay Colony Educators certainly made history come to life!
The Grade 4 Team
Boyden School
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