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New Amsterdam History Ctr.: Survive and Thrive: Dutch Settlers in New Amsterdam
This article presents typical questions that might be posed by a student at nine or ten years of age and gives answers to them that are historically correct. Questions address issues such as what would they eat, food preparation, school,...
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Gettysburg College: Childhood in Colonial America
A student-created college history project. It looks at different aspects of childhood during colonial times, including education, discipline, play, and daily life. (Note: A few images no longer load.)
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Student Handouts: Hans and Katrina in New Amsterdam [Pdf]
A quaint story about two Dutch children and their experience living in New Amsterdam. Includes printing exercises and comprehension questions.