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VE Day

Before Break: Find out about VE Day

Use the PowerPoint to learn about VE Day or do some independent research. This is an informative video:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr

After Break

Have a go at Dan Snow's VE Day Challenge: https://ve-vjday75.gov.uk/dan-snows-ve-day-challenge/

Can you retell the story in a creative way?

OR

Imagine you are a soldier on the front line during the Second World War and you have just found out that the war in Europe is over. Write a diary entry about the experience and how you feel.

After Lunch

Plan and Host your own VE Day Party!

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/cms/2020/04/ve-day-activity-pack-3.pdf

 
 
 

https://ve-vjday75.gov.uk/plan-your-ve-day-party/

These websites have some great suggestions for activities. They even provide links to VE Day music!

  • Make your own bunting
  • Create your own decorations
  • Cook some party food
  • Dress up as if it were 1945
  • Play some party games

At 3pm, the Prime Minister will talk about the importance of VE Day.

At 9pm, the Queen will address the nation. It will be followed by a national sing-a-long of Dame Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again.'

Useful Links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/history-ks2-ve-day/z7xtmfr   

https://ve-vjday75.gov.uk/dan-snows-ve-day-challenge/   

https://ve-vjday75.gov.uk/plan-your-ve-day-party/   

https://bletchleypark.org.uk/cms/2020/04/ve-day-activity-pack-3.pdf