Hi, Heather,
You may also want to check with the Children's Museum in Denver. When the
kids and I were there in January, they had a fantastic store/lunch counter
set-up (complete with tiny shopping carts -- it wasn't supposed to be a
history lesson, though). They had plastic veggies and bread in bins,
little brick "ovens" and paddles to put bread in and take it out. There
was also a little lunch counter where my son cooked about a billion grilled
cheese sandwiches (all pretend) for everyone to "eat." Needless to say,
the exhibit was a hit, and I couldn't get the kids (5 and 2) out of there!
Take Care!
Amy.
Amy K. Marshall, M.A.
Curator
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
106.8 Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
907.822.7416
907.822.7216 (fax)
Lisa Riopell
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Good afternoon, Heather.
Although I do not have any general-store based activities to recommend to
you, I do have a suggestion. Period specific costumes, even simple ones,
are
very useful in helping children to more fully participate in interactive,
role-playing activites. You did not mention whether or not costumes were
used - by your staff or the children- but they could make a great addition
to your program.
All the best!
Lisa Riopell
Capital Children's Musuem
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Dear museum professionals,
One of our school programs, Pioneer Living, serves all the 3rd graders in
the county some time during their school year. They spend a day with us
churning butter, learning about life in a log cabin, and attending a
one-room schoolhouse.
This year we are thinking about adding a visit to our general store. In
keeping with the rest of the program, we are hoping to come up with some
wonderful interactive activities to allow school children to experience
shopping/selling in the 19th century (including weighing & measuring,
bartering, recording a sale, wrapping a package, etc.).
Does anyone have general store-based activities that have been successful
and would be suitable for 3rd graders?
Thank you for your help.
Heather Price
Ella Sharp Museum
Jackson, Michigan
517.787.2320 ext. 36
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