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Live History Class for Kids: Georgian Food and Drink

Thursday 25 February 2021, 3pm GMT/10am ET. Register here.

Join our virtual history classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 3pm GMT to learn about key aspects of the Georgian period, when Benjamin Franklin was living in London. Together we will uncover the past and develop historical skills!

In this class, we’ll take a look at eating habits in Georgian Britain across different classes. We’ll learn how tea became the national drink and why some people drank beer for breakfast before designing our own Georgian meal!

Activity materials: paper, pencil/pen, colouring pencils/pens

Most Suitable for KS2 and KS3 (US Grades 2-8) but all ages welcome!

For more information, contact our Education Manager

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Live History Class for Kids: Georgian Children and Families

Thursday 11 February 2021, 3pm GMT/10am ET.

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Join our virtual history classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 3pm GMT to learn about key aspects of the Georgian period, when Benjamin Franklin was living in London. Together we will uncover the past and develop historical skills!

In this class, we’ll take a look at family life in the Georgian period and discover how children’s lives were different from today. We’ll also have a go at creating our own family tree!

Activity materials: paper, pencil/pen, ruler

Most Suitable for KS2 and KS3 (US Grades 2-8) but all ages welcome!

For more information, contact our Education Manager

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Live History Class for Kids: Georgian Society and Class

Thursday 28 January 2021, 3pm GMT/10am ET.

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Join our virtual history classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 3pm GMT to learn about key aspects of the Georgian period, when Benjamin Franklin was living in London. Together we will uncover the past and develop historical skills!

In this class, we’ll take a look at fashionable society in Georgian London. We’ll use primary sources to help us understand what life what life was like for members of the upper, middle and lower classes. Then we’ll try some writing of our own, putting ourselves in the shoes of people from the past.

Activity materials: paper, pencil/pen

Most Suitable for KS2 and KS3 (US Grades 2-8) but all ages welcome!

Please note that the session will be recorded. By registering, participants agree to follow our Online Safety Agreement

For more information, contact our Education Manager

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Live History Class for Kids: Georgian Kings and Queens

Join our virtual history classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 3pm GMT to learn about key aspects of the Georgian period, when Benjamin Franklin was living in London. Together we will uncover the past and develop historical skills!

In this class, we’ll take a look at the kings and queens that ruled during this time as well as the key events that took place during their reigns. We’ll think about the importance of chronology when learning about the past and make our own timelines!

Activity materials: paper, pencil, ruler

Most Suitable for KS2 and KS3 (US Grades 2-8) but all ages welcome!

For more information, contact our Education Manager

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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair: Leighton House Museum

Hannah Lund, Assistant Curator at Leighton House Museum will show us how to make paper cranes using origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, to bring us good luck for the coming year.

Although Frederic, Lord Leighton never visited Japan, he was fascinated by the art and culture of this country. He collected lots of beautiful Japanese artworks and objects, like the exquisite golden screen decorated with cranes that he kept in his studio. In Japanese folklore, cranes are said to live for 1,000 years and so are a symbol of a long life, and are thought to bring good luck.

To complete the activity, all you will need are squares of paper – these could be origami paper squares, squares you cut yourself or even sweetie wrappers!

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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair: Arts and Crafts Hammersmith

Arts and Crafts Hammersmith (a collaboration between Emery Walker’s House and the William Morris Society) will show you how to make angel peg dolls based on William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones angel illustrations, tapestries and embroideries.

To complete the activity, you will need: a wooden peg, a sheet of kitchen roll, a glue stick, a pair of scissors, felt tip pens, biro pen or pencil, a helpful adult, printed worksheet

You can download the worksheet here and watch the video below:

 

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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair: Benjamin Franklin House

Have you every wondered how Benjamin Franklin might have celebrated Christmas, while he was living in London at 36 Craven Street? Join our Education Manager for this live session and learn all about Georgian Christmas traditions. You’ll also find out how you can make your own simple festive wreath at home!

To complete the activity, you will need: 1 paper plate, wrapping paper, scissors, PVA glue (or tape), ribbon or string, stickers and other decorations

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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair: John Wesley’s House

John Wesley’s House is an 18th century townhouse, where John Wesley, one of the main founders of the Methodist Church, lived from 1779 – 1791.

Christmas at the House is a special time, when we’d usually decorate the House and welcome visitors to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas. This year we are delighted to be joining in with Benjamin Franklin House’s Children’s Christmas Fair to share some of this with you virtually!

Join Gemma, Learning and Community Engagement Officer at John Wesley’s House to explore a little of the building’s history and learn how to make your own personalised Christmas Angel.

To complete the activity, you will need: 1 paper plate, paper, decorative paper (optional) scissors, tape, felt tip pens

Watch the recording below:

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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair: Newington Green Meeting House

For over 300 years people have gathered at Newington Green Meeting House to ask questions, work together and learn more about the world. Inspired by the many scientists that have called Newington Green Meeting House home – we are going to conduct our own festive science experiment. Amy Todd, Community and Learning Manger at Newington Green Meeting House, will show you how by manipulating how materials react with eachother – and with the help of some paint and glitter – you’ll be able to make your own mini snow storm in a jar!

To complete the activity, you will need: a glass jar, white paint, alka seltzer, glitter

Watch the recording below:

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Virtual Children’s Christmas Fair

We’ve teamed up with friends from across the heritage world to bring a range of fun festive craft ideas to you this December! Follow the links below:

Click here to find out about Georgian Christmas traditions and learn how to make a festive wreath with Benjamin Franklin House

Click here to make a personalised paper plate angel with John Wesley’s House

Click here to make a snowstorm in a jar with Newington Green Meeting House

Click here to make an angel peg doll with Arts and Crafts Hammersmith (a collaboration between Emery Walker’s House and the William Morris Society)

Click here to make a paper crane using origami with Leighton House Museum