At the Heritage Schoolhouse, students will re-enact a
typical school day in 1850. Students
will “step back in time” to experience various lessons, a recitation, a
spelling bee and other aspects of classroom routine. By the end of the day students will have a better
understanding of what it was like to live and go to school in York Region in
1850.
Morning
●Once
in the classroom there will be a brief introduction to the facility, the
historic rules, and then the role-playing will begin. The Schoolmistress/master will lead the class through the lessons.
Lunch Hour
●Lunch Break (known as the Dinner Break) and
outdoor recess.
Afternoon
● Role-play will continue after the dinner
break. The class will end with the opportunity for a period of reflection,
exploring the students' experiences in the historical classroom.
