Depending on how long the activities will be it is not unreasonable to
require an adult (parent, grandparent, guardian, adult friend...) to
accompany children of this age group.  This would probably work if the
activities are approx. an hour long. This way the adult can help children
who may need more assistance.  This probably would not work if you are
planning a camp type of program.  Either way, considereing the range of the
abilities of the chilren it seems it would be best to design fairly open
ended activities so that all children can achieve a sense of success while
being challenged and given the opportunity to explore and expand their
projects.

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> From:         Aspen Historical Society[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         Thursday, June 04, 1998 10:06 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      hands-on history for pre-schoolers
>
> Hello!
>
> I am developing hands-on history programs for pre-schoolers at the Aspen
> Historical society and am looking for ideas and input.
>
> 1.  Does anyone have have any Victorian craft ideas or mining/geology type
> of activities that would be appropriate for this age group?
>
> 2.  The program may attract an age group between 3-7.  I am concerned
> about
> having young 3 year olds with 6-7 year olds. Because I probably won't know
> exactly what ages I will have until the kids show up...I was wondering if
> anyone has advice about combining this age group.  (It seems to me that
> there is a big jump between 3 and six....)
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Brigitte O'Ryan
> Aspen Historical Society
>