Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time book #4 has many topics but one is the Elizabethan period. If your child is loving the Geronimo Stilton books, your child will love making a fun England Tower Guard craft.
We’ll travel back to Elizabethan Times, specifically 1595, with the third story in Geronimo Stilton Lost in Time The Fourth Journey.
It begins with a visit with Queen Elizabeth I.
As usual Geronimo gives us a great look at the time period through maps, images of fashion, buildings, vocabulary, and famous people such as Sir Francis Drake and Queen Elizabeth.
Take a look at the rich clothing from the time period.
There were ruffles, lace, ribbons, fancy cuffs, and collars.
I love that this fun series of Geronimo Stilton books because they always include important historical details to make it real to kids.
Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time Craft
The Queen’s Guard (or King’s, depending on who the reigning monarch is) did not come about for another 200 years after Elizabeth I ‘s time.
But I thought it would be fun to draw some comparisons to Elizabethan England and modern England with these cute little figures.
They can be used as a bookmark, pointer to keep your place while reading, or as a little puppet.
Even if you are not reading Geronimo Stilton, this is a fantastic simple craft to do during any England unit study.
And this simple craft can be done by a wide range of ages.
You can set out photos of the guard and supplies and let your child take the lead to allow for process art rather than product art, this is especially good for younger children to experience.
Facts about Elizabethan England and Modern England
This is a great time to study England with the passing of the Queen, to study how her country honors her, to learn about the line of secession, what life was like during the reign of the first Queen Elizabeth and current times, and more.
Here are some fun facts to share to get you started on your mini unit study journey.
Share them over tea or while your child colors or creates these fun tower guards while using Geronimo Stilton Lost in Time The Fourth Journey.
Fun Facts about England Then and Now
- The Elizabethan Period lasted for 45 years.
- The capital of England is London.
- Queen Elizabeth I never married or had children.
- The Elizabethan Era is famous for its works by William Shakespeare.
- Elizabeth I was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
- The last king to reign prior to Queen Elizabeth II’s death was George VI.
- Queen Elizabeth II was England’s longest reigning monarch at 70 years on the throne.
- Charles is now the king of England and wife Camilla will be known as Queen Consort.
- The Tower Guard consists of one officer, six non-commissioned officers and fifteen soldiers.
- The longest river in England is The River Thames.
- The English drink more tea than any other nation.
- There were over 400 years between Queen Elizabeth I and II.
- Both queens were 25 years old when they took over the throne.
- Elizabeth I’s younger brother Edward VI was actually the last King of England, Elizabeth II’s father Edward I was the last king of the United Kingdom consisting of the joined kingdoms of England and Wales.
You can use any subtopic in the book to engage your child.
The Big Ben you see in the photos came from the Safari Ltd Around The World Toob and is a must to add to sensory bin or dioramas when studying famous places or landmarks around the world.
How to Make an England Tower Guard Craft
Next, look at the easy supplies to make this fun England tower guard crafts.
You will need:
- Jumbo popsicle sticks
- Red, black, white, gold craft paint
- Black felt
- Craft glue
- Small paintbrushes
Trace around the top of your jumbo craft stick a little larger than the actual stick and about 2” down to create the hat. Set aside.
Leave the top ¼ unpainted.
Paint the rest half red up top for the jacket and black on the bottom half for their trousers.
Let dry completely. You can flip it over and do the other side if you like or paint it a solid color to make it look more finished off.
Use a paint pen or the back end of a small brush to add details like gold buttons, eyes, a white belt and gold buckle to your guard.
Let it dry again.
Glue the hat into place just above the eyes and let it dry a final time.
If you use hot glue it will be ready to use much quicker.
Other Geronimo Stilton Resources
Look at these other craft ideas to go with the Geronimo Stilton Books.
- Geronimo Stilton Theme Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)
- The Geronimo Stilton Series: Make a Fun Edible Coral Reef
- Geronimo Stilton Field Trip to Niagara Falls Summary And Fun Corn Craft
- Geronimo Stilton Adventures The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time (Colosseum Craft)
- The Race Against Time Geronimo Stilton Activities: Fun Edible Spine
- Geronimo Stilton Adventure The Journey Through Time #2: Back in Time (Mayan Craft)
- Geronimo Stilton The Curse of The Cheese Pyramid Barbie Mummy
- Easy and Fun Who Is Geronimo Stilton Rodent Notebooking Page
Whether you want to do a literature unit study or easy history unit study, these are great books to use for both.
You can use your tower guard to hold your spot between reading sessions, to follow along the line as you read or for play time.
Learning about England then and now is a great way discover what has remained the same, what has changed, and how different countries governments rule.
