Today, our young historians took a step back in time to explore the lives of children during the Tudor period. We focused on the role of the apprentice, discovering how children learned essential trades and skills by working under a "master."
Visual Evidence: By analysing historical images, the children identified the heavy labour apprentices performed, such as fetching water for farms or working in papermaking and printing shops.
Working Conditions: Through video and audio accounts, we discussed the reality of Tudor life. The children learned that while wealthier children attended school, poorer children worked long, exhausting hours, cleaning, cooking, and farming, with very little time for play.
Interactive Learning: Using the whiteboard, the children worked in pairs to match different Tudor occupations with their job descriptions. This allowed them to see the wide variety of trades available at the time.
