These reading activities address significant milestones in Goulbourn’s development. While intended as a starting point for short story writing, these “starters’ could also serve as inspiration for skits or other group presentations. Our story starters can be adapted for a variety of primary grade levels, depending on how they are applied within the classroom.
Downloadable Story Starters:
Carleton County Fire
Duke of Richmond
Maria Hill
Stittsville Railway Station
Our Matching Game worksheets require students to pair images of antique household items with their modern counterparts to decode a secret message. The Answer Sheets provide a brief explanation of the function and significance of each antique household item.
Downloadable Matching Games:
Matching Game #1 Answer Sheet #1
Matching Game #2 Answer Sheet #2
These word puzzles reinforce themes and vocabulary pertaining to Goulbourn’s agrarian past.
Downloadable Word Puzzles:
Scrambled Words
Scrambled Words (Answers)
Heritage Wordsearch #1
Heritage Wordsearch #1 (answers)
Heritage Wordsearch #2
Heritage Wordsearch #2 (answers)
These paper dolls include clothing typical of Goulbourn’s farming pioneers. This activity is an engaging starting point for discussing traditional pioneer gender roles with primary-level students.
* For best results, print copies of the Cut-Out Dolls on Card Stock.
Downloadable Cut-Out Doll Sheets:
Cut-Out Dolls (one boy, and one girl)
Boys’ Clothing
Girls’ Clothing
