Grades 1 to 12
Helen McNicoll: Experiment with Activities Inspired by Historical Childhood Experiences
In this activity, students will analyze paintings by Helen McNicoll to learn more about the pastimes, hobbies, and chores that were often a part of childhood life in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Canada.
Related Subjects
- Childhood
- Children
- Leisure activities of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
- Socio-economic status
- Women
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