Long Live the Queen -- and King

 

Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had a long reign – and impacted people around the world. With her passing, let's explore her life and legacy with these activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch this kid-friendly video about Queen Elizabeth's life at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liW_ejcONU0 (it was made in 2021, a year before she died).
• Learn 15 fun facts about Queen Elizabeth at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/monarchy/facts-about-the-queen-elizabeth-ii/
• What is a monarchy? Read and watch the answer at http://www.youngcommonwealth.org/our-story/
• What is the British Commonwealth? Read their story at http://www.youngcommonwealth.org/our-story/

CREATE:

• Earlier this year, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her platinum jubilee (70 years as queen). You can do several activities that British children ejoyed: at https://www.heart.co.uk/news/royals/queen/platinum-jubilee/kids-craft-activity-ideas-templates-print-off/
• Queen Elizabeth II's son Charles became her successor: as king. Help celebrate this new ruler with these activities: https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/activities-for-celebrating-the-kings-coronation-with-kids/
• Play some British children's party games described at https://princesspartiesuk.com/uncategorized/traditional-childrens-party-games/

CARE:

• Death is a reality that most children have to deal with at some time. Here are some tips for families to help grieving children: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/death.html
• Here are ways that children can remember someone who died: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereaved-family-friends/supporting-grieving-child/helping-child-remember-someone#:~:text=Share%20happy%20stories%20about%20the,by%20anyone%20at%20any%20time.
• See tip for coping when your pet dies: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/coping-death-your-pet

CAREERS:

What is like to be a ruler – or to serve a ruler?

• https://www.monarchie.be/en/for-children/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-king
• https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a26963377/royal-family-household-job-description/

Wheels Make the World Go Round

 

Imagine a world without wheels! Lots of activities would come to a stop. Get going with these activities about wheels.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the wheel facts at https://www.konnecthq.com/wheel/
• Wheels have had a lot of uses over the years; read about them at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-salute-to-the-wheel-31805121/
• Watch a short history of the wheel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzG1aPw7YBc
• See how wheels – and axles -- keep us moving at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIV9IUHqW3A
• See how wheels are made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VM74BHb_s4

 

CREATE:

• Try the wheely-fun experiments at https://www.teachpreschoolscience.com/wheels.html
• Wheel decide with these interactive spinning wheels: https://www.yourkidsot.com/wheel-decide.html
• Make your own water wheel and find out how it works, following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkqLE9ysWek

 

 

CARE:

• Watch how to check your bake for safety, including its wheels, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq6vjYuFKf4
• Like going place by wheels – biking, skateboarding, using a scooter? Watch the videos for safety no matter how you get wheeled around at https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/4-safety-program/safety-topics/wheeled-sports-safety
• Wheelchairs are useful for many people; watch their history at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB6Ib_7TFNs

 

CAREERS:

Explore a moving career: in transportation, manufacturing, toys, mechanics, science, physical therapy. They all make the world go round.

• https://www.transportation.gov/careers
• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/manufacturing-job-titles-2061501
• https://www.otis.edu/toy-design/careers
• https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy