Pioneer Farms

Wednesday, we enjoyed a great field trip to Pioneer Farms.  Our field trips in 4th grade fit so nicely with our curriculum and we are lucky to have great places to go that aren't too far away.

At Pioneer Farms, the students are able to take on many roles that Pioneers had.  They have a cabin where students spend time first hearing about Pioneer life around the home and then have plenty of time to try things out.  They loved, cutting carrots and cabbage, grinding wheat, kneading dough, combing wool, trying on Pioneer attire, checking out Pioneer toys, washing clothes, shaving (with a dull razor!) and much more.  They also got to spend time with the animals, holding chickens, milking the cow, finding eggs, and petting the sheep, goats and pigs.  They had fun in the Blacksmith shop and woodworking shop, too.  Everyone got a chance to ride in a buggy, which was a hit and they also got to see the inside of a school room where they heard the rules Pioneer Children had to follow!  There were two cabins they got to go inside and see just what a small space the Pioneer families lived in.

What a wonderful, hands-on experience for everyone!

Enjoying every moment!