Clothing
Name one item of clothing that a boy would wear in the 1800's.
hat, button-down shirt, trousers, suspenders, shoes, socks
How many rooms could be found in a school in the 1800's?
One room.
Name a chore that boys did in the 1800's.
chopping wood, feeding animals, helping in the fields
True or false?
Children liked to Hula Hoop in the 1800's.
False. They played a game called Hoop Rolling, using a wooden hoop and a stick.
Name one item of clothing a girl would wear in the 1800's.
dress, bonnet or hat, pinafore, shoes, socks
What did students write with at school?
Chalk.
Name a chore that girls did in the 1800's.
carrying water, sewing, cooking, cleaning, feeding animals
Did children play games outside?
Yes. Hoop Rolling, hide and seek and tag were favorites.
Name an item of clothing that a boy would wear in the 1800's.
hat, button-down shirt, trousers, suspenders, shoes, socks
True or false?
Students in school in the 1800's did not usually learn about science and social studies.
True. Students learned only reading, writing and math in school.
True of false?
Children were not expected to work very hard.
False. Children were expected to help their parents with any/all chores around the house and farm.
Name something children liked to do inside for fun.
playing with dolls or toy soldiers, telling stories or singing/playing music
Name an item of clothing that a girl would wear in the 1800's.
bonnet or hat, dress, pinafore, shoes, socks
How did children get to school in the 1800's?
Why did some boys have to stop going to school before they graduated?
To help in the fields and or other family owned businesses.
True or false?
Kids in the 1800's had just as many toys as kids in 2025.
False. Kids had very few toys at all.
True or false?
Girls could wear trousers in the 1800's if they wanted to.
False. Girls were not allowed to wear any type of pants.
How many teachers were there in one school in the 1800's?
True or false?
Children did not receive an allowance for their help with chores.
True. Children were not paid for their help.
What did children use a lot when they played inside during the 1800's?
Their imagination!