Pioneer Week

There is something about a simpler time, that we all feel a connection to. All of the things many people do as a hobby today were once done out of necessity. Children love learning about history, what is especially interesting for them is that it is recent history.

Pioneer Books

Little House series

My First Little House book series (for younger ones)

The Little House Cookbook

My Little House Crafts Book

Cassie's Journey

Davy Crockett

Pioneer Crafts

A Pioneer Sampler

A Pioneer Thanksgiving

Words West: Voices of Young Pioneers

Pioneer Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes

Pioneer Activities

There are so many fun activities to do for pioneer week:

butter making

spinning wool

weaving

knitting

crocheting

rope making

hat and basket weaving

candle making

bread making

sewing projects

tin punching

doll making

go on a picnic

Pioneer Games

Great pioneer games to play:

three legged race

wheelbarrow race

potato sack race

marbles

horseshoes

Pioneer Food

johnnycakes

brown candy

horehound candy

stew

butter

ice Cream

bread