The first Anne of Green Gables film had a lot to ask of costume designer Martha Mann. Anne’s clothes must reflect the many changes in her life, as she leaves the orphanage, arrives at Green Gables, learns to fit in with the people of Avonlea, and grows into a young woman. Mann, however, was up to the challenge—this was already a story near and dear to her heart.

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Not long ago, we featured one our Anne fans and her detailed thoughts about the costumes in Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story.  Laurie, who writes the blog “Teacups in the Garden”, is actually a home school teacher.  And she believes that The Continuing Story is a great teaching tool based on its historical authenticity and the way it shows multiple perspectives from the people who lived through the First World War.  Here are her thoughts on how she would incorporate the film into her lessons.