The kids' 4th grade classes went to Heritage School in December. It is an 1890's school house where they go learn like pioneers did. They had to dress up like pioneers and bring a lunch in a metal pail. We packed real ham (not deli sliced up) sandwich, real cheese, a whole apple, and real (not baby) carrots. I even had some snickerdoodles on hand for Christmas, so I gave them that (even though pioneer kids wouldn't have those on a regular day, only special occasions.) We wrapped it all in wax paper and covered it with a cloth. I even put in a jar for them to get water from the well to drink. Thanks to the Grandmas for Grace's dress. It was one my mom had made for a pioneer presentation from her teenage years in 4-H. It was a little big on Grace, though so Ellen altered it and made a bonnet. It was cold the days they went, so Grace wore a long sleeve t-shirt and fleece leggings under her dress. And they all wore their 21st century coats. Both Will and Xander won the spelling bee that day, they were pretty proud. What a neat experience for them!
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