How's everyone doing in lockdown?
We've taken to doing daily Yoga With Adriene and playing Just Dance together as our main form of family exercise. We do go for the occasional walk. Living in a rural area is a real blessing at the minute, being able to walk up high, steep hills really helps to change perspective.
One of the things I've noticed recently is that there seems to be an awful lot of people comparing this current crisis to World War II. While separation from loved ones, shortages on shelves and long queues outside shops bring home a little of what day-to-day life on the home front must've been like, we enjoy the benefit of modern technology to communicate in a way that people in the 40s never could. Of course, it may just be that the war is in everyone's minds because this month sees the 75th anniversary of VE Day on the 8th as well as the 80th anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk starting on the 26th. Then, there's the remarkable story of Captain Tom, raising £29million for the NHS, reminding us all that the past and the present are inextricably linked.
If you are thinking about studying World War II currently, the British Legion have put together some free resources to use at home especially for VE Day. Pawprint Badges have a free VE Day Challenge pack. We've enjoyed using a couple of their packs already at our local home ed group and we were planning on using this one at our May session. I will be looking at using it at home instead. If you've not come across Pawprint Badges before, they're definitely worth investigating. So far, we have completed the STEM challenge and the Pirate badge :)
To remember the evacuation of Dunkirk, have look at Picture Book Explorers ~ The Little Ships. The pack accompanies the beautifully illustrated picture book which tells the story from the point of view of a girl, disguised as a boy, who helps on a boat that carries soldiers from France to England. As well covering Operation Dynamo, the pack will help you to learn about buoyancy, boats, verbs, Kent, Dunkirk and more. In the pack you'll find, maps, flags, a timeline, notebooking pages for different abilities, 8 minibooks, a puzzle, 4 fact sheets and full instructions for a range of hands-on activities including STEM, art and cooking.
No matter how you spend your time in May, no matter what you study or don't study, please stay safe and well.
Happy Exploring!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post highlighting the anniversaries in May! It's always interesting to reflect on the events and milestones that have shaped history, and May certainly seems to be a month filled with significant moments. Celebrating anniversaries can also inspire us to share our own stories. If you're looking to capture your thoughts and experiences through words, a creative write coursecan be a great way to develop your storytelling skills. Whether you’re writing about personal milestones or historical events, learning the craft of writing can help you express your ideas in meaningful ways. Thanks for such an engaging read!
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