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Press Releases
A personalized press release about the program and me is available upon request.
Ask about getting
digital photos included.
Displays
There
are currently 2 displays available.
- A display of replica and period artifacts with interpretive labels can
be added to during and after any program. There is no extra charge for displays during programs, but a table must be provided.
- If you have a secure display case, a display of rarer artifacts can be set
up at for an extended display. These special displays may require a charge.
- In addition, a mailable display is currently being developed that
wouldn't require a secure case if you are interested in getting the display when it is developed, please send us an e-mail
at info@trundlebedtales.com
Activities
Handouts
A
variety of informational handouts, including a two-part informational pathfinder about finding out more about Laura,
a list of contact information for the sites, map sheet with key dates, gingerbread recipe sheet, and other specialized
handouts are available upon request. Or ask for masters and run your own. Masters are available for free. Copies cost
Find a great
coloring sheet of a one-room school, courtesy of the US. Mint,
here: http://www.usmint.gov/kids/coinNews/50sq/2004/ia.pdf
Find a whole
coloring book on prairie wildflowers, courtesy of the
Homestead National Monument here:
http://www.nps.gov/home/forkids/upload/coloring%20book%205-22-06.pdf
Tonic
Water
Tasting
the tonic water ties in with the Quinine that the Ingalls Family was dosed with for Fever’n’Ague. Everyone gets
a chance to taste what is basically quinine flavored water. The story will be stressed in the program.
$3.00
for up to 30 people.
Ginger
Water
Tasting
ginger water ties into to the haymaking chapters in the De Smet books. It’s a good connection to talk about Laura’s
family as farmers. Made in front of the groups, taste what surprised Laura and Pa in the hay field. The story will be stressed
in the program. Warning: Ginger Water is an acquired taste cups will be small, but additional fill ups allowed for those who
want them.
$ - Ask
for cost with size of group
Maple
Sugar Candy
Ties
into the sugaring off in Pepin. Everyone gets to taste real maple sugar candy, commercially made with maple sugar.
75
cents per candy
Crafts
Paper
Plate Breadplates
When
the Wilder’s home in De Smet burned, one of the few things saved was a glass bread plate. Using paper plates and a rubber
stamp, make your own version to take home. Other Laura themed rubber stamps will be available, for those who wish to choose
a different design.
50
cents per person (2 plates each)
Plant
a Tree
The
Wilders lived on a tree claim in De Smet. Plant a tree just like Pa and Manly. Thornless
honeylocust seeds will be planted in peat pots to be sent home. Information about trees will be included in this craft.
$1
per tree
Corncob
Dolls
Corncobs,
material, and instruction will be provided. This is a very simple craft, but one often very appreciated. Works especially
well in all girl groups. This is a very fast craft. NOTE: This is NOT a cornHUSK doll.
$1
per doll
Sunbonnet
Beads
A
kit including elastic thread, regular beads, and bead that turn colors in sunlight will be provided for each participant.
Learn why Ma always wanted Laura to wear her sunbonnet. These bead bracelets work well for mixed groups.
$-
Ask with size of group
Quilt Squares
This is a time intensive craft. A simple quilt square (2 pieces) will be hand sewn.
Crafters will be provided with two pre-cut pieces of the quilt square and a threaded needle. It will be introduced with a
discussion of quilts and a group activity based on the 9-patch quilt Laura sews in the books. This is a time intensive craft.
It may be sent home to finish, depending on the time allotted. No needles will be sent home.
$ - Ask
with size of group
Games
A set of games can be arranged. Sarah will gladly
man one station and train your volunteers or staff, but will require one person for each station. Very small groups can do
them one game at a time, without extra volunteers. Usual favorites include a fishing game, ringtoss, and a pretend pig bladder
balloon.
Last Updated: August 14, 2007
By Sarah S. Uthoff info@trundlebedtales.com
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