Description
Teen life on the American prairie in the 1800s wasn’t as different from today as you might think! Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book, Little Town on the Prairie, is such a fun story of friends, school, fashion, farm life, family life, simple food, and old-fashioned fun.
This guide focuses on the historical aspects of Laura’s life in DeSmet, Dakota Territory, character studies (with scriptures and copywork), American history, homemade food, and more. Students need:
- a copy of Little Town on the Prairie to read
- a Bible
- pen or pencil
How to use this guide:
- Download and print the PDF.
- Read or listen to Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder (available in print and Audible editions)
- Choose an optional theme project.
- Keep a Bible handy, and use the blank lined pages for scripture copy work.
Consider a project that follows one theme throughout this book:
- When George Washington was a boy, he compiled his Rules of Civility in a handwritten journal. It was a long list of good manners. Collect your own list while reading Little Town on the Prairie by writing down the different things Ma teaches Laura about good manners and proper behavior.
- Get a copy of the Little House Cookbook, or search online, and try making the different foods mentioned in this book.
- Write a paper on the differences between American life in the 1880s and your life today. Think about cooking, cleaning, fashion, travel, school, and social customs.
- Alternatively, film a video comparison of live in the 1880s vs. today. Visit a pioneer museum in your area, take photos and videos, and film portions of your day to compare.
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