Choose several scenes from this moment in time. Draw pictures of each scene on the paper strip in the order they come in the book. When your scenes are complete, make a slit at the top and bottom of the box. Thread the strip of paper through the slits and then poke a pencil through the top and bottom side of the box. Tape the strip of paper to the pencils and turn the pencil to enjoy your silent film.
Older children can even write their opening monologue and script.
Record the interview and play it for friends. When deciding an issue as a family, allow everyone a vote. Explain to children why democracy is important to a successful family. Discuss why a family member's voting rights might be revoked. Discuss how the daily life of women in the 19th century differs from women today.