Upon arriving I was immediately surprised by the number of students who had made a genuine attempt to research and dress in period costume. In addition, each student was given an appropriate head covering for the era.
This allowed each child the opportunity to spend the day in costume and help them travel back into our nation’s history.
The teachers also went to great lengths to wear Colonial clothing and to remain “in character.” They taught a variety of classes focusing on social, cultural, economic, and political norms of the time.
These educators brought vitality to lifeless individuals and topics and created new areas of interest in many children. Hands-on learning at sites such as Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia can be life altering, and are often included in the curriculum of exclusive private schools.
Our teachers put forth the work required to bring a similar experience to our children, a true indicator of a passion for teaching and an appreciation for the difference these lessons can make for our kids and the world. I am glad to be part of a community in which an endeavor like Colonial Days still goes on in spite of the recent challenges in our district.
I applaud the fifth grade teachers Buffy Camps, Jean Eardley, Kathryn Jackson, David Lewis and Connie Pacheco, and the many families and support staff that put forth the time and extra work necessary to make this experience possible for our children.
—Lori McFarland
Moab