A Christmas Long Ago – In-Museum Program
Moose Jaw
November 30, 2026 - December 18, 2026
Grades:
Grade 1, Grade 2, Kindergarten
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Program Cost:
$4.50/student + GST
Length:
2 hours
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Description
For those who celebrate, Christmas is a time when thoughts turn to family gatherings, decorated trees, turkey dinners, brightly wrapped gifts and Christmas carols. Like today, settler children in the early 20th century grew more excited as Christmas drew near - wondering what the hung stocking would hold, what new toy may be under the tree, what shape the newly cut tree would take and what goodies their family would bake.
A Christmas Long Ago is a two-hour, Museum-led program that provides an opportunity for students to learn about 1910 settler life and, in particular, about family traditions during the Christmas season in rural Saskatchewan.
Program Content:
- An interactive holiday story including pictures, replicas and special hands-on artifacts.
- An opportunity to play with replica wooden toys.
- A holiday craft where students make a home-made Christmas card.
- A self-guided educator or chaperone-led scavenger hunt of the Museum galleries. A link to the downloadable scavenger hunt will be emailed to you along with your booking confirmation and receipt.
Additional Program Information
Curriculum Connections
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English Language Arts
- CRK.1, CRK.2, CRK.3, CRK.4, CCK.2
Social Studies
- INK.2
- IN1.1, DR1.1
Chaperone Ratios
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Groups are expected to provide chaperones (including teachers) at a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students. These chaperones are admitted free of charge. Support staff and chaperones for students with significant needs are allowed at a 1:1 ratio at no charge.
Admission for additional adults beyond the required number is $12 each.
Visiting With Multiple Classes
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It is possible for two classes from the same school (up to 60 students) to participate in this program back to back. One class will participate in the program led by Museum staff while the other class has a chaperone supervised visit within the Museum galleries and then the classes will switch.
School Booking and Cancellation Policy
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Please review this information prior to completing your booking.
Museum Manners
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Please review this information with your class prior to attending your program.
Contact Us
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If you have questions, please email or call us at moosejaw.ed@wdm.ca or 1-306-693-5989.
Program Type
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Museum-Led
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WDM staff or volunteers will lead you and your students through set programming. Museum staff or volunteers will:
- Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
- Ensure that all required materials are ready.
- Lead and facilitate program activities.
Note: Chaperones are still required and will be asked to help students with some activities. Your students may not have a chance to explore the whole Museum as part of any one program.
