Day-in-the-Life
This webpage gives examples of programming that can be found in one-room schoolhouses that have living history programs. These links contain lesson plans, games, songs, etc. that are offered by schools in operation for this purpose.
The one-room schoolhouse "pupils" sit in authentic wooden desks and participate in spelling bees, recitations, readings from the McGuffey Readers, or maybe they will work arithmetic problems on slates. The often play historic games at recess.
A "Day in the Life" of a one-room schoolhouse programming helps students to compare and contrast today's classroom with that of a country school. The programming can provide students with an understanding and appreciation of our rural school heritage.
The one-room schoolhouse "pupils" sit in authentic wooden desks and participate in spelling bees, recitations, readings from the McGuffey Readers, or maybe they will work arithmetic problems on slates. The often play historic games at recess.
A "Day in the Life" of a one-room schoolhouse programming helps students to compare and contrast today's classroom with that of a country school. The programming can provide students with an understanding and appreciation of our rural school heritage.
Important Note: The following websites are as up-to-date as much as possible. However, be aware that internet addresses are changed from time to time and so there may be dead links for our list below. We welcome your input when this happens so that we can make corrections. Click here to email us.
- Cornell School ~ Johnstown, OH
- Morton One Room School Historical Society ~ Shelby, OH
- Tubac Schoolhouse ~ AZ
- Ushers Ferry One Room School program ~ Cedar Rapids, IA
- West Bay Common School ~ League City, TX
