Early American Education

In colonial America, there were very few free schools. Those children who could attend, had classes six days a week. There was usually only one teacher, and all the children learned their lessons in the same room. Some students recited out loud while others studied quietly. Students were taught the three "R's" -- reading, writing and arithmetic.

Early American children were considered to be young adults and expected to obey the same rules of etiquette as adults. Etiquette was taught as the primary lesson to transform boys into young gentlemen and girls into young ladies.

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ABC Hornbook
Cedar Pencils
Children's Manners and
Morals Book
Early American School Set

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Make Your Own Goose Quill Pen
Pages from Early American
Children's Books
Schoolhouse Chalkboard Set
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The ABC Hornbook in America

Hardwood version of a traditional hornbook used in early American schools. Features a typical lesson sheet (not covered with horn) of ABC's, syllables, and more. Size is approximately 2-¹/2" by 5".

Set of five authentic, unvarnished cedar pencils (without erasers), as imported to the American Colonies from England in the 18th Century. Hand rolled in a parchment history sheet.

Offers selected excerpts and illustrations from early American etiquette manuals describing acceptable behavior and manners of social engagements of the times. Book size is 5-¹/2" by 8-¹/2".

Set of four authentic, unvarnished cedar pencils (without erasers), as imported to the colonies from England in the 18th century. Comes with 6" wooden ruler.

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