mazakaal Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I know the poem Willie, Willie, Harry, Steve, etc, but I haven't found that to be very effective. I'd love some sort of book that was similar to Yo, Millard Fillmore. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Willie, Willie, Harry, Ste is the way *I* remember them. There's a song on the first Beethoven's Wig, though it never really stuck for me... Eleanor Farjeon's "Kings and Queens" has a poem each for most of the kings and queens of England of note, but not a poem for remembering them all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 :confused:oh... I don't know that poem...why is it I only got a list? Can any one tell me where to find it? Pretty please:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 :confused:oh... I don't know that poem...why is it I only got a list? Can any one tell me where to find it? Pretty please:D. http://www.ladysmaidjewels.com/Cblog/archives/001154.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 :001_smile:That was fast, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chai Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 This poem is working well for us. I like that it has a little bit of info to remember each one. King of England Rap Kings of England Norman Kings: William the conqueror long did reign; William his son, by an arrow was slain; Henry the First was a scholar bright; Stephen was king without any right. Plantagenet: Henry the Second, Plantagenet's scion; Richard the First was as brave as a lion John, though a tyrant, the Charter signed; Henry the Third had a weakly mind, Edward the first conquered Cambria dales; Edward the second was born Prince of Wales; Edward the third humbled France in its pride; Richard the Second in prison died. House of Lancaster: Henry the fourth for himself took the crown; Henry the fifth pulled the French King down; Henry the Sixth lost his father's gains. House of York: Edward the fourth laid hold of the reins; Edward the fifth was killed with his brother; Richard the third soon made way for another. House of Tudor: Henry the seventh was frugal of means; Henry the eighth had a great many queens. Edward the sixth reformation began Cruel Queen Mary prevented the plan. Wise and profound were Elizabeth's aims. Stuart line: England and Scotland were joined by King James. Charles found the people a cruel corrector; Oliver Cromwell was called Lord Protector; Charles the Second was hid in an oak; James the second took the Catholic yoke. William and Mary were offered the throne, Anne succeeded and reigned alone. House of Hanover: George the first from Hanover came; George the second kept up the name; George the third was loved in the land; George the fourth was polite and grand; William the fourth had no heir of his own, So Queen Victoria ascended the throne. When Good queen Victoria's long reign was o'er Edward the seventh the English crown wore. House of Windsor: His son, George the fifth, ruled the realm amassed where the sun never set, it was so vast. Edward the eighth gave up the throne for his wife. George the sixth ruled through World War II's strife. The second Elizabeth rules today And "God save the Queen" all her subjects' hearts say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary in KS Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 We used the Kings of England Rap as well. It's long, but has a good rhythm to it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 We bought a ruler at Hampton Court Palace ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 We bought a ruler at Hampton Court Palace ;) Hey, I'll be there next week! I'll have to pick one up to go with the US presidents ruler that my dad sent over. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 These are great. Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I like the song on the Beethoven's Wig cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hey, I'll be there next week! I'll have to pick one up to go with the US presidents ruler that my dad sent over. :001_smile: How fun! We used to book a "schools visit" for next to nothing - maybe two pounds? Hope you enjoy your visit. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hey, I'll be there next week! I'll have to pick one up to go with the US presidents ruler that my dad sent over. :001_smile: Where can I order those? My kids love games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmnwife Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Thanks for the poem, Donelda. I just copied it for more memory work for my dd. I don't think she will be as appreciative.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in KS Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Here's a youtube of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hXMGAeN3CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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