School Program
Woodside Store
Discover life in the 1880s. The program starts with a slide show that introduces the redwood industry and the Woodside Store. Then, students explore an old-time country store during an object hunt. Students soon discover that many of the items on the shelves are not found in modern stores.
Students act as a storekeeper, discovering what life was like in the late 1800s.
Hands-On Activities
- Fill customer’s store orders.
- Use a two-man saw to cut redwood and make a shingle.
- Do laundry by hauling water, using a washboard and wringer, and hanging clothes on the line to dry.
Objectives
- Students will be able to identify what led to the settlement of the area.
- Students will learn the importance of a general store to the life in the community.
- Students can identify ways in which electricity changed the way people live
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- To protect the historic site and for better quality of programming, school programs at the Woodside Store are limited to one class per program.
- The school program usually happen rain or shine. Some modification of activities occurs on rainy days. Please note, San Mateo County Parks sometimes close during severe weather.
Hands-On History
The Woodside Store school program provides students with with hands-on learning experiences.
