Colonial Games
In Colonial times, kids had many more responsibilities and fewer resources for play than kids today. Colonial toys were very plain compared to children's toys today. Colonial kids' had to assist with household chores like carrying wood or water, caring for livestock, and sewing and cooking. There was much less time for play in Colonial times but kids still found time for fun and games.Chores filled a lot of time for kids in Colonial times but many kids would turn daily responsibilities into games or competitions. Tasks like carrying wood could be turned into play by allowing kids to compete against each other in speed and strength. Families in Colonial times were also very large so kids...
