About This Book
Tudor Farmhouse offers an engaging and hands-on introduction to Tudor history for children aged 7-11, aligning with Key Stage 2 curriculum. Through vibrant photographs, the book shows children actively exploring a preserved Tudor farmhouse, touching and examining reproductions of historical items like clothing and kitchen tools. It provides a concrete, visual understanding of what life was like in 15th and 16th century Great Britain, focusing on domestic architecture and social conditions. This book is an excellent resource for sparking curiosity about the past and understanding historical context.
A study of a Tudor farmhouse. There are photographs showing children exploring a genuine Tudor farmhouse, where they handle artefacts and reproductions of historical objects such as clothing and cooking utensils. The text should be suitable for National Curriculum History at Key Stage 2.
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the most surprising thing you learned about life in a Tudor farmhouse?
2
How is a Tudor farmhouse different from your home today? What are some similarities?
3
If you could ask a child living in a Tudor farmhouse one question, what would it be?
4
What kind of chores do you think children had to do in Tudor times?
5
How do you think the children in the photographs felt when they were exploring the farmhouse and handling the artifacts?
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