Dear Parents,
We are beginning our culminating project on the Colonial Period. Each fifth grader will contribute to a
Colonial Museum and parents will be invited to attend. This project will include class work and
homework.
For this special day your child will need to wear a colonial costume. This costume may already be
hanging in your closet! We do not want anyone to incur a major expense, and if you need to purchase
something, remember the local thrift stores.
Visit history.org to get costume ideas.
The following is a list of suggestions:
BOYS
Loose white shirt or blouse (ruffles at the neck are great)
Dark knickers (sweats pulled up to the knee or baseball pants)
A vest (a woman’s flowered vest works great)
Hard dark shoes with a foil buckle
Long plain socks-soccer socks work great
Tri corner hat-check with party supply stores
GIRLS
Long dress or skirt-pale colors or small prints
White long socks or tights
White blouse that covers the elbows-peasant style works best
Mop cap
Decorated straw hat
Thank-you for your support. Welcome to the 18th century!
Sincerely,
5th Grade Teachers of Rancho Elementary