George Washington's Childhood

He was born on February 22, 1732.
He had a big family.  There were nine people in it!
His father died when he was 11.

In George Washington's Time:


Babies had to wear pudding caps to keep from hitting their heads.


Boys had to wear breeches.


Girls had to wear corsets.


Children played games like hoops and marbles.

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