Talking about Kilts & Scottish Heritage to an Elementary School

**Mikilt** · 28th May 13, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by O'Searcaigh

I agree wholeheartedly -- other things that also register with kids (as well as some adults) is how there was a time when Scots were "not allowed" to wear the kilt and how much (long) material there is in one (the 8 yrd variety) by stepping off eight yards. Surprise and injustice always gets attention.

Stepping off eight yards is a great idea. Also, as a comparison, a suit for a 6' man takes less than 4 yards. SO the kilt takes over twice as much.

**sydnie7** · 28th May 13, 02:06 PM

Be prepared with an appropriate answer to "the question," because you know it's going to be asked!

**Chas** · 28th May 13, 02:14 PM

Have a box of shortbread to hand round as a finale.

Regards

Chas

**sydnie7** · 28th May 13, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Chas

Have a box of shortbread to hand round as a finale.

Regards

Chas

Unfortunately in the U.S. that could get you into all sorts of hot water (and I don't mean a nice cuppa). Sugar, fat, and gluten make a wonderful treat but there will be at least one child whose parents would object to one or more of those ingredients.

**eclarkhb** · 28th May 13, 02:48 PM

Some great suggestions in here already. Thank you!

As far as "the question", since I'm doing a Highland Games demonstration before hand (and the kilt will absolutely fly up) I'll probably wear some shorts under it just to nip those questions in the bud.

And as far as food goes, that is a requirement for each child's presentation for Culture Day. The only rule is that it cannot be home-made. So buying some shortbread at a market is actually a great idea. Will probably go over better than haggis

**sydnie7** · 28th May 13, 02:52 PM

Wow, surprised (and encouraged) to learn about the food sharing. Thought that had gone the way of so many other "omigawd, somebody might get hurt" school activities! And yes, shortbread totally trumps haggis LOL