This video is answering the question of how did Victorians mourn.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching the video, you learned that Victorians mourned by wearing black for the rest of their lives, collecting tears, and taking photographs of their loved ones as if they were still alive.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child the concept of mourning and ask them if they have any questions about it. - Encourage your child to create a drawing or painting of their favorite memory with a loved one, just like the Victorians collected tears as a reminder. - Play a game of "Guess the Victorian Mourning Tradition" using the information from the video as clues. - Look at family photos together and talk about the memories and stories behind each picture, just like the Victorians took photographs of their lost loved ones.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Remembering the Victorians" INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns with your child pretending to be Victorians mourning the loss of a loved one. Dress in black, collect tears in a jar, and take somber family photos. Discuss the importance of remembering and honoring those who have passed.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Mourning is a way to remember those we have lost. Just like the Victorians, we can honor their memory and keep them in our hearts."