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England (United Kingdom)

Here is a list of the resources we used, videos we watched, and activities we did in our study of England (and the UK).


But FIRST, a quick question . . . 


Q: Is England a country? Or is the United Kingdom its country?

A: Quick answer is BOTH! . . . Yes, England is a country, but it is considered to be “a country INSIDE of a country”. England used to be it’s own individual country, but then it joined its government with that of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, creating a NEW country, also called a “Sovereign Nation”. Which means that the official country is actually the United Kingdom. And even though England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland now all share the same government, they are still allowed to keep their identity of being “countries inside of a country” -- although, it’s important to note that Northern Ireland is actually less of a country and more of a Province.

At any rate, the quick answer to this question is yes, England is a country, and yes, the United Kingdom is England’s OFFICIAL country, which, by the way, the official name is actually “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” – so what is “Great Britain”? . . . . Well, to answer that, let me just refer you to the video links below, which will hopefully help to better explain all of this.


>> All About the UK for Kids (Learn Bright)

>> United Kingdom Song (Silly School Education)

>> A Country Made of Countries | The Difference Between the UK, Great Britain, & England (CGP Grey)

>> What's the Difference Between the UK, Britain, and England? (Eat Sleep Dream English)




 

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Every time we begin our “travels” to a new country, we always do the same 5 things:

1) Find the flag sticker for the country we are going to travel to, and stick it in our

Pretend Passports.

2) Set up a pretend airplane and sing our "All Around the World" song as we pretend to fly to our destination.

 

 

3) Assemble our first travel book page, with the name of the country, the flag, country outline, and the pictures of people dressed in traditional costume.

>> England Travel Page 01 - Country Profile Page

 

4) Have a fun little country themed scavenger hunt! (featured below)

 

5) Assemble our second travel book page. Although, this page we usually do on our LAST day of learning about the country, since the kids like to pretend that they took all these pictures while they were visiting the country, so this second page is a place for them to “scrapbook” their memories of what they did on their adventure.

>> England Travel Page 02 - Scrapbook Page

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England Scavenger Hunt. We always like to do a scavenger hunt when learning about a new country. This is the scavenger hunt we put together for England.

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All About the UK for Kids. Learn about the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. When people mention the UK, they are not just talking about a country but about the countries that are part of it! So let's learn about them!

(Please note: The longest river in the UK is actually the River Severn, NOT the River Thames – this video got that detail wrong)
 

For Older Students:

>> United Kingdom Explained! (Countries Explained)

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Where Is The United Kingdom? In this fun and educational video, we’ll learn where the UK is on the map, the countries that make up the United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and cool facts like how to say hello in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish and other quick fun facts about the UK. 

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'Come See The UK Today' Geography and Culture Song. Written in a musical style that pays tribute to classic British & United Kingdom pop music of the late 20th century, this song gives a basic overview of the geography, culture, landmarks, icons, and famous historical figures of the UK.

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Let’s Take a Journey: England. Let’s learn about what life is like for kids in England.

 

 

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Hogie Goes to London. Join Hogie and friends as they explore London, England.

 

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Puppies for a Princess. Princess Maribel is hosting a tea party to present the five puppies a collar of their own. But when the puppies get loose, it's up to Jett and the Super Wings to help round them up. 

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>> Puppies at the Ball (Super Wings)

>> Rain Ride | London Settings (Super Wings)

>> Junior Detective (Super Wings)

 

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Big Ben | Are We There Yet? Join Julian and Rosie as they travel to England and pretend to be detectives and solve some mysteries in London.

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>> England: Animal Park (Travel Kids)
>> Maze Craze | Getting Lost in an English Garden (Travel Kids)
 

 

 

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Tour of London for Kids. Welcome to an exhilarating tour of London, where history meets modernity! Join us as we traverse iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London.

 

 

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London | England's Magnificent Capital. Join Chris and Carol as they spend a day touring London.

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>> A Day in London | Windsor Castle & Camden Town (Jumping Places)

 

 

 

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How to Draw a King and Queen. Learn how to draw a cute cartoon style king and queen.

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>> How to Draw a Castle (Easy Kids Drawings)

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Behind the Scenes at London's Big Ben. Get a close up look at Big Ben from INSIDE the Elizabeth Tower.

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>> Inside London's Newly Refurbished Big Ben (BBC News)

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How to Draw a Double Bus. Learn how to draw an iconic double decker bus with easy step-by-step instructions.

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>> How to Draw Big Ben (Art for Kids Hub)

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Gecko's Real Vehicles: Double Decker Bus. Come for a ride on a double decker bus with Gecko's Real Vehicles and learn all about these amazing buses.  Gecko learns all about what makes a double decker bus special in this bus video for children.  He meets the bus driver, goes for a ride and visits the bus garage.  

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>> Gecko On London’s Tour Bus (Toddler Fun learning)
>>
London's Secret Buses (Half-Asleep Chris)

>> Blippi Explores London on a Double-Decker Bus (Blippi)
>> Blippi Explores London on a Party Boat (Blippi)
>> London Tour Bus Song (Pinkfong)
>> Double Decker Bus Song (Little Baby Bum)

>> Wheels On The Bus Song (Little Baby Bum)

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Kids Try British Food. Exactly what the title suggests -- American kids are given common British foods to try. Watch their genuine reactions to tasting these foods for the first time.

 

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>> Kids Try British Recipes From the 1800s (HiHo Kids)
>> Kids Try British Food (Teens REACT)
>> Common British Foods We Actually Eat (Smashing English!)

 

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The Not-So-English Breakfast. An interesting twist to the famous “English Breakfast”. Chris explains the background of where the food all came from in his so-called English breakfast.

​You May Also Like:
>> A Proper Full English Breakfast (Darren McGrady)

 

 

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How To Make Scones. Crumbly, rustic, simple fruit scones served with a dollop of clotted cream and strawberry jam. So wonderfully British and so delicious!

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>> Bubble & Squeak (Jamie Oliver)
>> How to Make Yorkshire Pudding (Jamie Oliver)
>> Quick Bangers and Mash (Adam Ragusea)

>> 15 Strict Rules the Royal Kids Must Follow in Public (TheThings Celebrity)

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Why is Stonehenge So Important? An estimated 10,000 people gather at the Stonehenge each year for Summer Solstice, but why?

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>> Stonehenge For Kids (The Touring Teacher)
 

 

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Best of England | Stonehendge & Bath. Join Chris and Carol as they explore the ancient Stonehendge and the city of Bath.  

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>> Stonehendge Tour (CJ Explores)
 

 

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Read Aloud: The Corgi and the Queen. Even a monarch needs a best friend and Queen Elizabeth II found one in a corgi pup she named Susan. From princesshood to queendom the pair forged an unbreakable bond, with Susan even participating in Elizabeth’s wedding and joining her on honeymoon with Prince Philip. Over the course of her remarkable seventy-year reign, the Queen had more than thirty corgi companions, and almost all were direct descendants of her cherished Susan.

 

 

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>> Read Aloud: The Queen's Hat (Love2Read with Miss Ellis)
>> Animated Short: Little Dog and Queen's Guard Save the Queens Hat (Bang Bang)
>> Corgi Pups Explore the World On Their Tiny Legs (Animal Planet)
>> The Queen's Best Corgi Moments (Country Living UK)
>> Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Love Affair with Her Royal Corgis (The Sun)
>> Dachshund vs Corgi (Dog World)
 

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How to Draw a Corgi. Learn how to draw a cute cartoon corgi with easy step-by-step instructions.

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Good Table Manners Song. Pinkfong needs to learn some table manners. Let's help him with this Table Manners Song.

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>> Restaurant Rules | Table Manners (Dr. Panda)
>> Diana Teaches Oliver Etiquette and Good Manners (Kids Diana Show)
 

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How to Set a Table for Kids. Myka Meier shows kids how to set a place setting, how to hold a spoon correctly, and how to us

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>> How to Set the Table | Life Skills for Kids (Miacademy)
>> How to Set the Table (Ted-Ed)
>> How to Set a Table | Basic, Casual, and Formal (WebstaurantStore)
 

 

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How Tea Time Came to England. There’s nothing quite as quintessentially British as a cuppa tea. But how did the Chinese tradition make its way into the British consciousness? It’s all thanks to Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese royal who married England’s King Charles II in 1662.

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>> Why Are Brits So Obsessed with Tea? (Anglophenia)

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Afternoon Tea Etiquette: How to Hold a Teacup and More. Join Myka Meier, the etiquette expert, as she explains how to use proper etiquette to look your best while enjoying afternoon tea. From how to hold a tea cup, how to pour and rink tea, you will be able to host or be a guest at a tea party with full confidence!

You May Also Like:
>> Master the Tea Cup Hold (Myka Meier)
>> How to Sit Properly Like a Royal (Myka Meier)
>> How to Hold Your Silverware | How to Eat a Salad (Myka Meier)
>> 3 Rude Dining Mistakes TO STOP (Myka Meier)
>> How to Be Likable | 10 Easy Tips (Myka Meier)
>> One Simple Trick to Improve Conversation Skills (Myka Meier)
>> Afternoon Tea Etiquette (English Cream TV)
>> How to Throw a Tea Party - Afternoon Tea (LifeStyleVideos)

For Older Students:

>> How to Drink Tea Like an English Gentleman (Gentleman's Gazette)

>> What If You Were Invited to Have Tea with the Queen? (Bright Side)

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How to Make a Fancy Tea Party. Fancy Nancy and her best friend, Bree, demonstrate how to have a fantastic fancy tea party!

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>> Flying High Tea (Disney - Whisker Haven Tales)
>> This is the Way to Tea Party Song (Cocomelon)

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Tea Party. Honey and Bluey host a tea party! Honey's Dad has lots of requests for how a tea party should go.

 

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Cricket. During a friendly game of neighborhood cricket, none of the dads can bowl out Rusty, who has spent long afternoons perfecting his batting technique.

 

​You May Also Like:
>> Cricket for Kids with Jack Edwards (Ozzie)
>> What is Cricket? A Beginner's Guide (Sublime Summaries)
>> What in the Sports? | Cricket (CBC Kids)
>> How Do You Win a Game of Cricket? (LearningMole)

For Older Students:

>> This Is My Life | W.G. Grace (Lord's Cricket Ground)

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Sachin Tendulkar | Master Blaster of Cricket. In this episode, Dr. Binocs tells the story of Sechin Tendulkar, a famous Cricket player in history.

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>> Meet the Cricket Sensation Who Started Playing Before He Could Walk (SWNS)

 

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The Incredible True Story of Winnie the Pooh. Join Chris as he visits London Zoo and tells about the real Winnie the Bear, Lieutenant Harry Colebourn, and Christopher Robin himself.

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>> Meet the Voice of Winnie the Pooh ... and Tigger, Too! (Great Big Story)
>> The Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh (ZSL London Zoo)

 

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Finding Winnie. A sweet tale of the black bear that inspired the legendary children's book character, Winnie-the-Pooh.

You May Also Like:

>> Winnie the Pooh Explains Christopher Robin's Full Story (ft. Brian Hull) (Isaac Carlson)

For Older Students:

>> The Story Behind Winnie the Pooh (CBS Evening News)

 

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a 1977 American animated film produced by Walt Disney, based on the stories and characters by AA Milne.

 

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We Visit Ashdown Forest. Welcome to Ashdown Forest, possibly the most magical forest in the UK! This is the real-life Hundred Acre Woods from the world famous Winnie the Pooh and Friends stories, created by A A Milne who used to live in the area and drew inspiration from the forest itself. Join us as we complete the 'Pooh Trail' to find iconic locations such as The Enchanted Place, Heffalump Trap and The Lone Pine. We even get to see Winnie the Pooh and Friends in their houses before a game of 'Pooh Sticks' on the original Pooh Bridge.

 

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Searching for Winnie the Pooh in the Real Hundred Acre Wood. Come along and explore Ashdown Forest in Sussex, England, which was the original inspiration for the Hundred Acre Woods in the beloved Winnie the Pooh books, and has been preserved as a Winnie the Pooh museum and tourist attraction for all Winnie the Pooh fans.

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>> Exploring the Winnie the Pooh Inspired Forest (Ryan Stewart)
>> Hundred Acre Wood Trail | A Winnie the Pooh Adventure (Travels with SteveyBo)
>> A Trip to the Hundred Acre Wood (Hayley Warren)

 

 

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Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday. Join Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, and other beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Woods as they go on a little journey to London! This modern day Winnie the Pooh story was specially written to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, which also happens to be Winnie-the-Pooh's 90th anniversary, since the original Winnie-the-Pooh book was published the same year that Queen Elizabeth II was born.

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>> Winnie the Pooh and the Royal Adventure
>> Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King (Read2Share)
>> Winnie-The-Pooh is Heading to London (Scripps News)
>> Prince George is Featured in the New Winnie-the-Pooh Book (Entertainment Tonight)

 

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Visiting One of England's Most Beautiful Castles. Leeds Castle, near Maidstone in Kent, is one of the most beautiful castles in England. It first opened to the public in 1975 and attracts half a million visitors a year.

You May Also Like:

>> Exploring One of England's Largest Castles (Taku Travels)
>> Walking the White Cliffs of Dover (Taku Travels)

 

 

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ZSL London Zoo Tour. London Zoo has been receiving some VERY mixed reviews on Trip Advisor recently so we went to find out if it's worth visiting or not! Join us as we explore one of London's top rated tourist attractions from the new monkey walk through experience and Giants of the Galapagos exhibition to some old favourites including Land of the Lion and Penguin Beach. Is London Zoo worth visiting? Let's find out!

 

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>> Why You Should Visit the Colchester Zoo (JJ Extra)
>> Exploring Magical Waterfalls in Devon (JJ Extra)

 

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Day Trip to Fowey | You Won't Believe How Beautiful It Is! We’re on Cornwall’s beautiful south coast visiting the charming town of Fowey, located on the Fowey river. Known for its harbor-side accommodation, narrow streets, idyllic views and famous residents, and St. Catherine's Castle. Fowey is a must visit when exploring Cornwall’s stunning south coast.

 

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>> Fowey, Cornwall | Narrated Walking Tour (Let’s Walk!)
>> Aerial Tour of Readymoney Cove & St. Catherine's Castle | Fowey, Cornwall (Readymoney Beach Shop)
>> A Local Guide to Fowey, Cornwall (Cornish Walking Trails)
>> Fowey | The Most Beautiful Town in Cornwall (Mr Wolfsky)

 

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Ravenmaster For the Bristish Kingdom's Most Valuable Ravens. Anyone who thinks that responsibility for the welfare of the British nation lies primarily in the hands of the Queen and the Prime Minister does not know Christopher Skaife. He is the "Ravenmaster" in the Tower of London and looks after Her Majesty's famous ravens there. The legend says that the kingdom will fall when one of the birds leaves the fortress. So Christopher Skaife does everything he can to prevent that from happening.

 

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>> Ravens at the Tower of London (London with Ellen)
>> Meet the Tower of London's Ravenmaster (BFBS Forces News)

>> Tower of London (Adventure Family Journal)

>> Historian Guided Tour of London (History Hit)

>> The Crown Jewels: A Peek Inside the Jewel House (History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday)

For Older Students:

>> The Ravens: Guardians of the Tower of London (Historic Royal Palaces)

>> There's a Guy Who Lives in the Tower of London Just to Care for the Ravens (CTV Your Morning)

>> All You Need to Know About the Priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London (The Trump Report)
 

>> A Tour of London History (CBS Sunday Morning)

​>> London's Map, Explained (Daniel Steiner)

>> London Explained (Manuel Bravo)

>> The Heart of England (Rick Steves' Europe)

>> London: Thames to the Tower (Rick Steves' Europe)
>> London: Yesterday and Today (Rick Steves' Europe)
>> London: A Royal Tour (Rick Steves' Europe)

>> Museums of London (Rick Steves' Europe)

>> ​​Rick Steves' England YouTube Playlist

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The Amazing Maze Race. George is an expert at navigating the maze on the placemat at the diner, but his skills are put to the ultimate test when the Man with the Yellow Hat takes him to the Annual Amazing Maze Race at Renkins Farm.

 

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Sherlock Holmes & The World's Coolest Coin. Join Chris as he does a little detective work in London, trying to find the address: 221b Baker Street, the home of the great detective, Sherlock Holmes.

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>> LEGO Sherlock Holmes and the Curator's Case (Star Brick Studios)

>> Explore the World of Sherlock Holmes (Joolz Guides)
 

For Older Students:

>> Sherlock Holmes: Story Behind the Legend (The History Guy)

 

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Blippi the Super Detective. Blippi finds himself working with police to investigate who stole his lunch. This fun Blippi police video for children is a fun way for kids to learn about police officers and the kind of detective work they do.   

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>> Detective Blippi & Detective Meekah: The Case of the Missing ABC’s
 

 

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Monkey Detective: The Case of the Missing Things. A lot of things have gone missing around town, including Mr. Monkey's trusty monkey wrench! And now, our resourceful little mechanic finds himself cast in a new role as a detective, with the self-proclaimed master of disguises, Mr. Lion, as his sidekick.  
 

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>> Help Detective Olette Solve a Cookie Mystery (Dr. Panda TotoTime)

>> ​Chowing Down | Whisker Haven (Disney Jr.)

>> Pawcation Investigation | Whisker Haven (Disney Jr.)
>> Browny Bear (Bluey Minisode)

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Tigger, Private Ear. Tigger becomes a detective, but when no one has any mysteries to be solved, he goes around creating mysteries. 

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>> Eeyore’s Tail Tale (The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)

 

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The Beatles for Kids. The Beatles, a band that needs no introduction . . . OR DOES IT?! In this complicated world that we all live in, not every child is proficient on The Beatles music and trivia. So here’s a quick introductory to one of the world’s most popular bands, for the next generation. 

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>> Kids React to The Beatles (Teens REACT)

>> Do Kids Know Beatles Songs? (REACT)

>> Yellow Submarine Song | Kidzone (kidsmusicCYP)

>> LEGO The Beatles Yellow Submarine Stop Motion (White House Productions)

>> LEGO Stop Motion The Beatles' Yellow Submarine vs. the Sea Monster (LEGO)

>> LEGO "Yellow Submarine" (The Bobby Brix Channel)

For Older Students:​

>> LEGO Beatles Song - Can't Buy Me Love (Project Jeremy)

>> The Beatles Explained in a Nutshell (Educational Videos & Lectures)

>> My Beatles Pilgrimage to Liverpool (Tom Compagnoni)

>> The Beatles Story: In Their Own Words Part 1 (Music Box USA)

>> The Beatles Story: In Their Own Words Part 2 (Music Box USA)
>> Song: 'Till There Was You (The Beatles)

>> Song: Hello, Goodbye (The Beatles)

>> Song: I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles)

>> How The Beatles Changed Music (The Beat Goes On)

>> The Beatles Insane Work Ethic (David Harley)

>> The Beatles | The Story & the Songs (WatchMojo)

>> The Beatles Live Rooftop Performance | Don't Let Me Down  (The Beatles)

>> The Beatles Rooftop Concern | Savile Row (Odds and Sods Media)

>> Meet the Police Officer Who Ended The Beatles' Last Show (CTV News)

>> The Beatles' Get Back: Rooftop Concert (Mr. Louis | Today in History)

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Read Aloud: We Are the Beatles. Brad Meltzer does a long-awaited Storytime about The Beatles, the legendary band from Liverpool that changed music forever.

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For Older Students:

>> How Did The Great Fire of London Start? (Channel 5)

​>> The Entire History of London (Matt Reconstructs History)

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Every British Monarch Explained. The British royal family tree is wild, to say the least. From kings who couldn’t even speak English to royal party animals, world wars, massive scandals, and monarchs who literally lost entire continents, British history is packed with crazy stories you definitely didn't learn in school. We’re breaking down the entire line of British monarchs, starting all the way back in 1707 with the birth of Great Britain, right up to King Charles III today.

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>> Evolution of British Monarchs (Nerd Robot)

>> What Does the British Royal Family Actually Do? (Weird History)

>> Inside Queen Elizabeth's $5 Billion Buckingham Palace (King Luxury)

For Older Students:

>> All the Kings and Queens of England and Britain (Global inf)

>> All 40 English Monarch Explained (Dominion Pictures)

>> All English Kings and Queens (History Box)

>> How Was England Formed? (Knowledgia)

>> Tall: The History of the Top Hat (The History Guy)​

>> Wilikin of the Weald: A Robin Hood Story (The History Guy)

>> A Complete History of England with Dan Snow (History Hit)

>> The Royal Family (CGP Grey)

​>> How To Become the British Monarch (CGP Grey)

>> A Complete History of England with Dan Snow (History Hit)​​

 

>> ​**The History of England (Knowledgia)**

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