WW Students are Stepping Back in Time: Our Amazing 4th Grade Colonial Adventure

Get ready to travel way, way back in time with our super smart 4th graders! This year, on April 4th, the Fourth Grade students became real-life time travelers, exploring what it was like to live in the American colonies long, long ago. It was an adventure packed with fascinating discoveries!

Why Leave Home?

First, our young historians dug into a big question: Why did people leave their homes across the ocean to come to a brand new land? They learned about brave (and sometimes a little bit nervous!) colonists who were looking for new opportunities, more freedom, and a chance to build a different kind of life. It wasn't always easy, but these early settlers were determined!

A Day in the Life… Way Back Then!

Next, the 4th grade detectives explored the everyday lives of colonists. What did they eat? What did they wear? What did they do for fun (hint: no video games!)? They discovered that life was very different, filled with hard work and close-knit communities. Imagine churning your own butter or making your own candles!

The Busy Bees of the Village: Colonial Jobs!

Every village needs people to do important jobs, right? Our 4th graders became super sleuths, learning about the jobs that kept colonial villages humming. From the important Printers who created all things in print, to the skilled Blacksmith who worked with metal, to the clever Cobbler who made shoes, they discovered the backbone of colonial life.

Becoming the Experts!

Then came the really fun part! Each student picked ONE colonial job to become a total expert on. They dove into research, finding out:

• What it took to do the job: Was it hard work? Did you need special skills?

• The tools of the trade: What amazing gadgets did they use? (Think broadaxes, anvils, and lots of elbow grease!)

• Cool and quirky facts: Did you know some jobs had surprising secrets?

Miniature Workshops Come to Life!

With the fantastic help of Mrs. Beach, our 4th grade experts transformed their knowledge into amazing dioramas! These little scenes recreated the workshops of their chosen jobs, complete with tiny tools and details that brought the colonial world to life. It was like walking through a miniature colonial village right in our classroom!

Lights, Camera, Action! Teaching Time!

But the learning didn't stop there! Our students then became teachers themselves. They wrote scripts to explain all about their colonial job to their parents. Imagine the excitement as moms, dads, and guardians stepped into our very own "Colonial Village"!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Town Criers Speak!

As parents arrived, they were greeted by our very own enthusiastic Town Criers, who announced the opening of our colonial settlement! These student leaders helped guide the grown-ups and explained the important roles each job played in keeping the village running smoothly.

Taking Notes Like Real Historians!

The parents were all ears (and eyes!), taking thorough notes as their children shared their expertise. They learned all sorts of fascinating tidbits, like the surprising fact that sometimes the blacksmith also had the important (and maybe a little scary!) job of being the village dentist! Ouch!

The Ultimate Test: Kahoot Time!

After their tour through our colonial village and soaking up all that knowledge, it was time to put the parents to the test! The 4th graders hosted a super fun and competitive Kahoot game, quizzing their families on everything they had learned about colonial times. Let's just say, some parents were very impressive historians!

What an amazing adventure our 4th graders had stepping back in time! They not only learned about history but also became confident researchers, creative builders, and fantastic teachers. We're so proud of their hard work and the wonderful colonial villages they brought to life!