Sam's Gold Rush Town Day

The 4th Grade has been studying California history this year. And they have been learning about the California Gold Rush. So they had a town day where everybody needed to dress the part and sell something appropriate to the times. They used gold nuggets (beans painted gold) as payment and were able to sell and shop for the day.

Sam sold fruit leather in the form of fruit rolls. He had his friend Seth that was intent on selling pie and a classmate Kyle who sold root beer floats?. Their store was called SKS Merchantile (their initials).

It really was fun. I stayed and hung out for a couple of hours and was able to take Sophie out of class so she could enjoy it too. She got her nails done in true O.C. cowgirl style.

The top selling item? Soda pop! It was a hot day. When Sophie does this I think we will sell ice cold water. Someone was also making old time photos. They had their computer, digital camera on tripod and a printer. Amazing. They take your picture and digitally stick your head on an old fashioned picture. It was so funny.