In class today we have been learning about life as a Victorian child.  We listened and made notes about a girl called Martha who at 12 years old had to leave home to become a servant in a grand house. Some of us have chosen to write a journal based on life as a servant.

We also learned about how rich Victorians would have ‘chamber set’ in their bedroom, which would consist of a jug, basin, soap dish and powder pot.  We then created a washstand with our partner to display in class.

Victorians valued handmade gifts very highly especially those made by children.  One favourite was the hand-shaped pen wiper originally made from white card and black velvet.  There was always a motto stitched on the bottom.  We followed a set of instructions to create or own including the Victorian motto – ‘No hands should be idle.’