About Sarah Kante
Based in London, Sarah enjoys traveling the world to experience diverse cultures and the great outdoors. She has a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Curation, and Criticism from the Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, and a Master's degree in Publishing from the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. She's determined to earn the title of "coolest aunt," and enjoys visiting museums, shopping, and chatting with her friends' kids whenever possible.
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43 Interesting Switzerland Facts For Kids
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Switzerland is a landlocked country in Europe that tends to do things on its own terms.
Part of the Schengen Area but outside of the European Union, Switzerland is a country that does things differently (it even has its own national currency, the Swiss Franc). Famous for its chocolate, cheese, banking system and watches, the mountainous country is a winter holiday destination and a fascinating study subject.
Many might think of Switzerland as a neutral, peacekeeping country nestled in the middle of Western Europe, and it is that. But this is not all there is to know about Switzerland!
Keep on reading to learn some fun facts about Switzerland and find out more about the country.
How To Make An Origami Parrot
Usually associated with Japan, origami is a folding craft used to create 3D shapes.
The crane is the most famous origami, but the technique can be used to make anything from a pig to a car or purse. Origami cranes are extremely traditional, and it is even said that folding a thousand of them gives you the right to make a wish.
Origami is a fun craft to learn for everyone, from beginners to super patient people who like a challenge. At its heart, origami is all about the fold.
The basic technique of folding paper requires you to fold over and over, slowly sculpting a 3D shape that will hopefully resemble what you set out to make. Kids and adults alike can get stuck into this fun at-home activity that doesn’t require much in terms of materials and can get you results fairly quickly.
Follow our Kidadl instructions to make an easy origami parrot with the kids.
Queen Victoria's Family Tree (KS2): Everything You Need To Know
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Queen Victoria was born in 1819 in London and died in 1901.
She was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (from 1837 to 1901) and Empress of India (from 1876 to 1901). Queen Victoria's reign was the longest as serving monarch until 2017, when Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee, which means Queen Elizabeth II spent 65 years on the throne.
Queen Victoria's reign gave her name to a time period, the Victorian Age. Victoria was the last monarch of the House of Hanover. She married Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and the couple went on to have nine children. When Albert died, she went into mourning and wore black until the end of her days.
The Queen acceded to the throne at 18, in 1837, when her uncle, William IV died. Queen Victoria's reign lasted 63 years. William IV reigned for seven years.
Queen Victoria has the unusual nickname of “Grandmother of Europe.” Her descendants went on to marry within many different European Royal families, making them all somehow related.
Queen Victoria died on the Isle of Wight, England, in 1901 and her eldest son, Albert, succeeded her on the throne.
Viking Clothes (KS2): Everything You Need To Know
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As part of the KS2 History curriculum, children explore British History, from the Stone Age to the struggle for power between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.
The Vikings were a people from the South of Northern Europe (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) who raided and traded all over Europe from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries.
In Britain, the first invasion was in AD 793 and the last in 1066. The Battle of Hastings put a stop to Vikings’ raids, but the Vikings had won! The Normans (Norsemen) conquered the British Isles in 1066. Coming from Normandy in Northern France, the Normans were descended from the Scandinavian Vikings and changed Britain forever.
Hadrian's Wall (KS2): Everything You Need To Know
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Constructed by the Romans, Hadrian’s Wall is a stone structure in the north of England.
The Romans annexed what is now England and Wales in AD 43. The British tribes were quickly conquered, but going any further north was going to be an issue.
When the Romans tried to invade Caledonia (Scotland), the Pictish tribes held their own and whilst they were defeated in many battles, they won the war. When emperor Hadrian came to Britain in AD 122, he ordered the construction of a wall, Hadrian’s Wall, to keep the Scots out.
The Roman Empire invaded most of Western Europe (France, Greece, Spain, Germany...) as well as the Middle East and North Africa.
As part of the KS2 History curriculum, the Romans are a great subject to get stuck in. Looking at facts about Hadrian's Wall will help your kids learn about the fascinating history of Roman Britain and the great construction of the Empire.
Londinium (modern day London) was the capital of the British part of the Empire, and there is still a lot of Roman history to be discovered all over Britain.
Viking Jobs (KS2) Everything You Need To Know
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The Vikings are included in the KS2 history curriculum and are a fascinating topic for children.
Invading the British Isles between the late 8th and the late 11th centuries, the Vikings were a Scandinavian people who raided and traded their ways through Europe. In Britain, the Vikings clashed with the Anglo-Saxons and won through their descendants, the Normans, at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Life in the Viking age was not easy, with everything being made by hand and the entire family working to make a living.
Farmers tended their crops and livestocks, traders travelled all over the world to bring back goods to sell and barter with, explorers went as far away from home as their boats allowed and craft people created beautiful and useful wares for the entire community.
To help your kids understand Viking life, why not have a look at the main jobs they did and what their settlements were like?
