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/