The kids need to do a little research on this fascinating family picture of Henry VIII for this worksheet. Who is in the painting and why do you think Henry commisioned it? Also, can they find out what is wrong with the painting?
There were huge changes in England during the reign of Henry VIII. Can the children compare England in 1509 with life after the changes in 1547? We have two versions of this worksheet, blank and lined.
Henry VIII changed history when he divorced Catherine of Aragon. Can the kids imagine they are Henry writing a letter to Cardinal Wolsey about why he wants to annul his first marriage?