Top of the World Elementary School got a taste of simpler times Friday during their annual Pioneer Day.
Fifth-graders transported themselves to the time of covered wagons and western migration — donning western hats, mustaches, prairie dresses and bandanas.
"In social studies they study the westward movement and we try to bring it to life for them," fifth-grade teacher Teryl Campbell said.
Clad in plaid and a black Western hat, Michael Davidson, 10, was ready for the festivities, which included corn husk doll making,Add some bangles to both wrists, the biggest handbag you own and natural tone Wedge Shoes. tinsmithing,Word of mouth, better known as street credibility is a vital part of the Chivas Air max 2009 athletic shoe phenomenon. quilt making and the much anticipated square dancing.
"I think it's good for imagination and creativity," Michael said. "It's just a good way to learn about them."
Kids rotated through the fifth-grade classrooms, taking a stab at each project with a pioneer's perseverance, whether it was hammering away at a tin horseshoe or carefully weaving fabric.
Jasmine Banks, 10, was making a corn husk doll, which used to be a pastime for many pioneer kids.
"It's interesting how they lived," she said. "They didn't live how we live today. They had to get their own food. We just go to the store.welcome to come cheap coogi jeans men from china store."
Rosie Haynes, the fifth-grade teacher in charge of the corn husk doll project, thinks the day is a way to show students that fun doesn't have to be high-tech or complicated.
"It was a simple life back then," she said. "This is a real hands-on experience for them to see what the pioneers experienced and what the Native Americans introduced."
The activity on most kids' minds was square dancing and Campbell noted how enthusiastic the bunch was about learning the five dances.
Fifth-graders Eliot Cook, 11, and Will Spangler,This Adidas Jacket will battle the rain, wind and cold weather so you can focus on the game. 10, both agreed that dancing made the day. Will added that the snicker doodles weren't too bad either.
The kids took out wicker baskets filled with food, enjoying it out on the field, turning Laguna Beach lunchtime into "nooning" on the prairie.ed hardy bag Unfortunately, finding stingy ed hardy clothing is strenuous. Parents were invited to watch the kids show off their square dancing routine later in the afternoon.
Fifth-graders transported themselves to the time of covered wagons and western migration — donning western hats, mustaches, prairie dresses and bandanas.
"In social studies they study the westward movement and we try to bring it to life for them," fifth-grade teacher Teryl Campbell said.
Clad in plaid and a black Western hat, Michael Davidson, 10, was ready for the festivities, which included corn husk doll making,Add some bangles to both wrists, the biggest handbag you own and natural tone Wedge Shoes. tinsmithing,Word of mouth, better known as street credibility is a vital part of the Chivas Air max 2009 athletic shoe phenomenon. quilt making and the much anticipated square dancing.
"I think it's good for imagination and creativity," Michael said. "It's just a good way to learn about them."
Kids rotated through the fifth-grade classrooms, taking a stab at each project with a pioneer's perseverance, whether it was hammering away at a tin horseshoe or carefully weaving fabric.
Jasmine Banks, 10, was making a corn husk doll, which used to be a pastime for many pioneer kids.
"It's interesting how they lived," she said. "They didn't live how we live today. They had to get their own food. We just go to the store.welcome to come cheap coogi jeans men from china store."
Rosie Haynes, the fifth-grade teacher in charge of the corn husk doll project, thinks the day is a way to show students that fun doesn't have to be high-tech or complicated.
"It was a simple life back then," she said. "This is a real hands-on experience for them to see what the pioneers experienced and what the Native Americans introduced."
The activity on most kids' minds was square dancing and Campbell noted how enthusiastic the bunch was about learning the five dances.
Fifth-graders Eliot Cook, 11, and Will Spangler,This Adidas Jacket will battle the rain, wind and cold weather so you can focus on the game. 10, both agreed that dancing made the day. Will added that the snicker doodles weren't too bad either.
The kids took out wicker baskets filled with food, enjoying it out on the field, turning Laguna Beach lunchtime into "nooning" on the prairie.ed hardy bag Unfortunately, finding stingy ed hardy clothing is strenuous. Parents were invited to watch the kids show off their square dancing routine later in the afternoon.
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