Old Sturbridge Village Visits Lonsdale School

Members of Old Sturbridge Village recently visited 4TH grade students in Cheryl LaRiviere’s and Barbara Holt’s class at Lonsdale Elementary School. Two programs were presented to the students: The District School, where the 4th graders actually learned what it was like to be in the 1800’s. They were taught how to “mind their manners” and address the teacher when they arrived, recite their Spelling words in unison, learn their numbers, and write a letter with a quill pen.

The second presentation was entitled, “Traveling West”. Many artifacts and stories about travelers making the Westward journey were shared. This presentation was a great culmination activity for Ms. LaRiviere’s students since they have just completed a Regions study of the Grasslands and the Westward Movement, including all the obstacles the early travelers encountered.

This enrichment program was funded by the LPT parent’s organization and coordinated by Mrs. Kim Jacobson.