Pioneer Day Celebration

Pioneer Project

During our ELA time, we have been learning and reading about the Pioneer Days primarily using Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Big Woods. Students have been learning how different it was to be a child in the days of the pioneers. It’s time to have some fun and get the creative juices flowing with a project!

Please reference the website below for project options and ideas.  All projects will be presented at our Pioneer Day Celebration and should be done as neatly as possible.  Encourage your son/daughter to take some pride in their work.  This is their time to shine!  If you don’t have internet access, there are a couple of projects with directions attached to this letter that are also acceptable.  

Access project ideas here:  

http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2011/09/pioneer-crafts-for-kids.html

All crafts must be completed and at school and ready to present by Friday, December 19.   Students will be graded on their presentation skills, so please have your son/daughter practice at home.  The presentations should include how their project was made (including materials needed), how it was used in the pioneer times, and any other interesting facts they want to add.

Students are also welcome (*not required) to dress up as a pioneer for our special Pioneer Day Celebration on Tuesday, December 23.  They can also bring a pioneer-style lunch (not required).  Please see the backside of this sheet for ideas on dress and lunch.  

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. We are so excited to see the students’ work!  

Thank you,

The Fourth Grade Team