Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Pioneer Days

Peyton had Pioneer Days at her school to wrap up their study of the Oregon Trail and pioneer times.  The kids churned butter, made a corn husk doll, rolled out dough, and stitched together a quilt square.  Outside activities included stick horse races, horseshoes, and seed spitting contest. Peyton wore the dress my mom made for me when I was little and a real pioneer days bonnet.  My mom did a demonstration for all the 3rd graders on how to make butter using an old fashioned churn.  The kids took turn and eventually they churned about 4 pounds of butter.  I don't know when we'll use it all, but it was fun for the kids to see.

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