While the Tudor period is not the most exciting period in history for many, there are those who are fascinated with the royal house of Tudor and spend years delving into this eventful period in English history. If your child has shown an interest in the Tudors, they may have caught you off guard with their newfound interest. But rather than ridicule your child's interest in the Tudors, here's how to nurture that interest.
Tudor Quiz
A Tudor quiz can be a fun way for a family to collectively show their support to a child who has shown an interest in the Tudors. It should be tailored to the child's age and level of knowledge. For example, if your child only knows the names of all 5 Tudor monarchs, but nothing more, it will not be easy to expand on that and provide questions that will be easy to answer. The quiz should also give other family members an opportunity to participate. In preparation for the Tudor quiz, set each family member a small piece of homework by getting them to learn at least one new thing about the Tudors. The questions can then focus on fun facts such as who made the French hood popular during the 1520s and 1530s, how were girls viewed during the Tudor period and what did Henry VIII like to do in his spare time when he wasn't busy running the country.
Books
Children who are interested in the Tudor period will appreciate books on the Tudors. Younger children will find books that contain photos to be a visually stimulating experience, rather than a 400-page narrative of the period. Parents can further nurture the interest by taking their child along to a book shop and browsing for books on the Tudor period, so that they can pick a book that will. If money is tight, try visiting charity shops, yard sales or e-bay for books that are sold at a fraction of the cost of brand new volumes.
Renaissance Fairs
Although Renaissance fairs do not tend to focus exclusively on a particular part of the Tudor period, they can help to bring the period alive to children who have shown an interest in the Tudors. Search for local Renaissance fairs and take your child along for a fun filled day. It will help bring history alive for them.
An interest in the Tudors can baffle parents who wonder why their child is so enthralled by a dynasty that died out over 400 years ago. But rather than make fun of your child's interest, it would be kinder and more beneficial for your child to take their interest seriously.
