Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World

Colonial kids dressed like grown-ups and worked right alongside their parents to help make their brand-new communities succeed. But that doesn't mean they didn't have fun! Colonial kids were clever and inventive making their own toys - like wooden spinning tops and cuddly yarn dolls - and creating games like shooting marbles, pitching horseshoes, playing tag, and skipping hopscotch - games that are still enjoyed today.

Ages: 5 to 8 years