Decide upon some 'rules' for when working as 'buddies'. Establish a class 'buddy letter box'. Hold a special 'opening' of the Museum asking a guest speaker to come along and having an afternoon tea for invited guests. If possible, visit another museum or heritage collection and make notes on presentation of items, information given and display 'tricks'. Make a list of things that could be used in the class Museum.
Children write letters home and to community members asking for donations.
Write invitations to the opening of the Museum. A Family Projects Fair Families are asked to decide upon a cooperative project to do at home together. Projects might be, for example, planning and planting a garden, planning a holiday, or designing a logo for the family letterhead. Arrange for a time during which families can both explain their work to other families in the school community and learn from other families' projects. Lesson ideas Make a list of 'projects' that could be undertaken by families at home.