The lesson plan for The Secret Life of Victorian Kids: How Children Survived Queen Victoria’s Reign is a flexible, engaging resource for families using Elective Home Education. It explores the fascinating, and often difficult, lives of children during the Victorian period—when child labour, strict schooling, and social divides shaped the daily experience of millions of young people.

This plan helps parents guide learners through the realities of childhood in Queen Victoria’s Britain. It includes clear objectives, discussion prompts, creative activities, comprehension tasks, and ideas for deeper reflection. Whether your child enjoys storytelling, research, or drawing, there’s something here to suit different learning styles.

You can use this plan as a single session or spread it out over a longer project on British history. It encourages curiosity and critical thinking while offering structure and support for parents. The topic builds understanding of history, empathy for others, and knowledge about the roots of today’s rights and education systems.