- Bracelet-Making: Make a bracelet using a decorative knot-tying technique.
- Cord-Making: Make a multi-strand braided cord using a jig.
- Declaration of Independence: Copy portions of the Declaration of Independence with quill and ink, then listen to a dramatic reading.
- English Country Dancing: Dance a historic European folk dance.
- Doll-Making: Hand-make a rag doll out of cloth and yarn.
- Felting: Handmake a wool felt project.
- Knot-Tying: Tie several fundamental knots, including stopper, hitch, and trick knots.
- Lucet Braiding: Make a braided rope using a lucet.
- Quill & Ink: Copy an exercise with a feather quill using ink.
- Paper Quilling: Make card designs by gluing paper coils in decorative patterns.
- Punch and Judy: Put on a dramatic puppet show using delightful characters.
- Sampler: Stitch text and designs on a piece of cloth.
- Scissor Portraits: Make freehand portraits using scissors and paper.
- Stenciling: Create a design using a template.
Early Americans were interested in art, beauty, aesthetics, and the appreciation of beauty. These activities introduce participants to eighteenth century art forms. (NC 4th Grade Goal 5.02; NC 5th Grade Goal 3.07)
A creative rag-doll design.
Friendship.
