Growing Up Victorian
Students will discover what life was like for children in the mid-1800s. Students can participate in 1800s activities designed to help them make comparisons with their lives today.
Grade Level Recommendation
Grades K–2
Activities
This program is typically divided into four educational activities, with students rotating between stations. Activities can include, but are not limited to:
- Touring the Mahaffie House or Laundry: 1860s Style! (At the time of your request, please choose either the Mahaffie House Tour or Laundry: 1860s Style!, but not both.)
- Grinding corn and feeding chickens
- Playing 1860s games: rolling hoops and graces
- Enjoying a stagecoach ride
“We loved coming to visit! Thank you for the hands-on learning.” — 1st grade teacher
Additional Resources
From Chicken Little to Chicken Big
Curriculum Concepts
This program is designed to meet curriculum standards for Kansas and Missouri schools, including economics, social studies, and history standards.
Request your program today! Your program is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation letter from the Mahaffie staff. Call 913-971-5111 for more information.
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