Sometimes they let the strap rest on the shoulders.

Then it was a shoulder strap.

When they let it rest upon the breast, it was a breast strap.

All the Cave-men learned to use straps so, and many people still carry things in that way.

THINGS TO DO

Play carrying something on the head. The one who can carry the longest without dropping his burden wins the game.

Look at the handles of all the baskets you can find and see if you can tell how they are used. Can you think of any better way of carrying these baskets?

Make a handle for a basket.

Make a carrying strap and show how to use it for a head strap. Show how to use it for a shoulder strap and a breast strap.

Draw a picture of a woman carrying a basket.