Pioneer Day

Our class recently spent a day at Livingston Lodge learning about pioneer life.  We participated in a variety of activities that were entertaining and educational.   

1.  We learned how wool is spun into yarn.

2.  We had help from Mr. Josche using an auger to drill a hole into a piece of wood to make a candle holder.

3.  We used pieces of tin and created a design using a hammer and nails.  This was for our candle holder.

 4.  We made corn husk dolls.

5.  We dipped our own candles for the candle holder.

6.  We churned our own butter to use at our meal.

7.  We learned how to play the Dulcimer.  This is a stringed instrument used by pioneers.

8.  We wove baskets.

Finally, we helped to prepare our wonderful lunch of beef stew, corn bread, and apple crisp.  Lentil soup was also served since everyone doesn't eat meat.