Teacher Tools Subject Areas Classroom Management Professional Development Newsletter Center Email Card Center Teacher Store About Learning Network About Our Partners About Our Sponsors Help Make a Dried Bouquet Gathering and drying flowers was a popular fall activity during the Colonial era in America. The bouquets added a touch of color to the drab dwellings and provided pleasant smells as well.
Many people still enjoy drying flowers.
Objectives Students will learn about the hobbies of Colonial women. Students will learn how to make bouquets of dried flowers and peppers. Scissors Heavy string Procedures Hand out the Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet and review the information with your students. Use class time to create the pepper hangings or tell students they will receive extra credit if they choose to make a dried pepper hanging at home. Finished dried arrangements make attractive hangings for the classroom while students learn about the Thirteen Colonies.