This video is answering the question of what was The Victorian Era.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
In the Victorian Era, Queen Victoria was the ruler and there were lots of new inventions and jobs. Many people moved to cities to work in factories and support their families. The population in London grew a lot during this time. Life in the city was crowded and not very clean.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child the concept of the Victorian Era and what it means to have a queen reigning over a country. - Explore different inventions and jobs that were prominent during the Victorian Era, such as factories and heavy machinery. - Talk about the impact of the Industrial Revolution on people's lives, including why they moved from the countryside to cities for employment opportunities. - Discuss the population growth in cities like London during the Victorian Era and how it affected living conditions.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Victorian Era Explorer Instructions: Take turns with your child pretending to be explorers from the Victorian Era. Use the information from the video to describe the era's characteristics - the inventions, jobs, city living, and population growth. Encourage your child to ask questions and imagine what life was like during that time.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"During the Victorian Era, people moved to cities for new jobs. The lesson is to embrace change and adapt to new opportunities for the sake of our families and future."