About this session
Key stage 2 | Subject: English, History | Topic: Victorians | Session Type: Route-based
This is the story of a little girl who lives with her mum in London. Her dad died when she was just a baby, and she doesn’t really remember him. Her mother is always worrying about her; she worries so much that something terrible will happen to her daughter, that she never lets her out of her sight.
So begins Queen Victoria’s story.
This session provides a stimulus for writing, using Queen Victoria’s childhood at Kensington Palace as a focus. Children are encouraged to imaginatively engage with Victoria’s story by interpreting paintings and objects, debating aspects of her life, and dramatising some of her childhood experiences.
What to expect?
- In this hour-long session, your group will walk between several rooms inside the palace.
- The session will be facilitated by a presenter in costume, playing a historical character, who will interact with children in a lively and responsive way.
- Teachers and supporting adults will be required to actively support the facilitator and engage with the session.
Learning objectives
Children will:
- Gain an insight into the life of Princess Victoria in Kensington Palace
- Make personal connections with Victoria and emotionally engage with her story
- Develop Speaking and Listening skills focused on reasoning, explaining and describing
National Curriculum links
This session supports:
English
- Provides initial ideas for planning and developing written narratives, such as diary entries and settings.
- Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role
play/improvisations and debates.
History
- Understanding how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
Booking Information
Availability
Wednesday-Friday
11.00, 12.15, 13.45
Duration
60 minutes
Capacity
Up to 35 students
Price
£105 (plus admission)