August Kids’ Fridays are soon to come!
August 18th: Our Precious Earth
Rocks, clay, Environmental Games
August 25th: “Potpourri”
The earliest use of the word was to describe a kind of stew. This is what this week will hold. Miscellaneous activities and Old Stone House favorites.
All programs are 10:30AM-12 noon for families with children ages 3 to 13+.
Drop in, by donation.
All activities take place at the Grammar School, other than August 4th, which will meet at the Hall House.
A detailed flier and our 9-13 year old program schedule coming soon.
If you would like to get on our Children’s Enrichment Program mailing list just drop an email to outreach@oldstonehousemuseum.org with your name and email.
Archived Online Resource Pages
We developed these online resource pages during the pandemic for our programming. Please feel free to browse and utilize the pages for your home use!
Kids’ Friday 2022 Online Resource Pages
Friday, August 26 - Resource Page
We learned about cryptography and different forms of secret codes throughout history!
Youtube video on how to use invisible ink: Click here
For more information on the hobo code: Click here
To play a fun code-cracking game: Click here
Friday, August 19 - Resource Page
Today, we explored the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village cemetery and discussed “haunted” history of the Green Mountain State!
To read more spooky stories about Vermont, check out the Vermonter’s page on Vermont Myths and Stories.
Click here for more fun spooky-inspired STEM activites for all ages.
Friday, August 12 - Resource Page
Today we learned how tools have changed throughout time!
For more information on the history of the drill, click here, or the history of the drill bit, click here.
Information on the history of the granite industry in the US: click here.
Friday, August 5 - Resource Page
We discussed what makes an engaging story and how to tell stories!
Video series for kids on storytelling: Click here
More information on ways to tell stories in the age of COVID: Click here
More information on activities and games to strengthen storytelling skills: Click here
Friday, July 29 - Resource Page
Today we discussed the connections between movement and art in nature! Check out the interesting videos below on the subject.
Friday, July 22 - Resource Page
We learned about natural pigments, how plants get their colors, and fun activities to try at home!
More information on how plants get their colors: Click here
More information on how British redcoats got their colors: Click here
For ideas on more natural pigment projects, click here.
Check out The Organic Artist for Kids by Vermont local, Nick Neddo, which is full of organic art ideas!
Friday, July 15 - Resource Page
Emily Lanxner and Aro Veno from The Mobilization for Pollinator Survival led a pollinator-themed sing-a-long for us and helped us make buttons promoting the protection of our pollinators!
Join the Brownington Beekeepers email list to find ways to get involved with our apiary: Click here
More information on pollinator protection laws in Vermont: Click here
Click here for information on how to help pollinators in your backyard!
Friday, July 8 - Resource Page
We learned about tea traditions around the world and helpful herbs to make our own teas.
Dobra Tea House in Burlington: Click here
Learn more about Japanese Tea Ceremonies: Click here
For more information on tea traditions around the world: Click here
Friday, July 1 - Resource page
We learned about the importance of unity in our community gardens, as well as ways to celebrate Juneteenth!
For more information on Juneteenth and ways to celebrate, click here.
For more information on how to garden using kitchen scraps, click here.
Cornbread recipe from the Food Network: Click here
Friday, June 24 - Resource Page
We learned about reusing resources around us through the lens of dolls in American History. Check out the resources below:
Visual history of dolls in the US: Click here
Information on American Girl doll, Aduke “Addy” Walker: Click here
Information on “Black Dolls” Smithsonian exhibit: Click here
Friday, June 17th Activity: Nulhegan Abenaki Drummers
The Nulhegan Abenaki Drummers will lead families into a fun-filled summer worth of Kids’ Friday Activities. There will be 25 Heritage Activity kits distributed on a first come, first serve basis and the drummers will be onsite to offer children and families a safe and joyous summer. Download a flier HERE.
Kids’ Friday 2021 Online Resource Pages
Friday, June 25 – Resource Page
June 25th Activity: Nature Journaling
Collect, observe, draw, record. Kick off summer with a nature journal detailing observations and records of your adventuring. Additional online resources listed below:
Nature Journals help you become a better observer: Click here.
Here is an excellent video of the steps to nature journaling: Click here.
If you liked writing in your nature journal. You may like this link.
Friday, July 2 – Resource Page
July 2nd Activity: Something From Nothing
Learn about the resourcefulness of the Hill Farmers of VT at the turn of the century and come up with your own plans and ideas for repurposing, reusing, reducing and reimagining.
Link to the Something from Nothing e-book.
Friday, July 9 – Resource Page
July 9th Activity: Abenaki History
The Nulhegan Abenaki Educators will share games, projects and ideas for some summer fun. Stay on site to listen and learn more about Abenaki culture during drumming circle demonstrations by the Nulhegen Abenaki.
Learn more about the Nulhegen Abenaki: Click here.
Friday, July 16 – Resource Page
July 16th Activity: Pollinators
This week we will focus on local pollinators from our native bees to our summer visitors, ruby-throated hummingbirds. Learn about how important pollination is to the food we eat and most plants’ life cycles in general.
Learn more about local Vermont pollinators: Click here.
Pocket Guide on Bumble Bees: Click here.
Images of New England Catepillars: Click here.
Friday, August 6 – Resource Page
August 6th Activity: Sugar and Candy in the 19th Century
Learn about the history of simple sugar candies and candy making during the 19th century. Your kit will instruct you how to make rock candy using sugar and a few household materials.
Learn to Make Natural Food Coloring: Click here.
Make Taffy at Home: Click here.
Friday, August 13 – Resource Page
August 13th Activity: The Year Without Summer
Kids’ Fridays are made possible thanks to generous support by the US Department of Education Congressionally Directed Spending grant from Senator Patrick Leahy and the A.D. Henderson Foundation.
