Parent Guide g a m e s We’re excited to share this activity with you. If you are interested in finding more exciting, fun and interesting activities for you and your children, then check out these links to different areas of the Twinkl Parents website. @twinklparents cra f ts pu z z l es e x per imen t s wo r d s ea r c h e s What is this resource and how do I use it? Learning about other countries helps young children gain a better understanding of the world around them and other cultures. This bright and colourful Germany Activity Booklet is packed full of fun worksheets, recipes, craft and other activities for your child to work through on their own or with others. What skills does this practise? Understanding the World Research Skills Further Activity Ideas and Suggestions We’ve included space at the end of this booklet where you can record things you may like to see in Germany - your child can do some research to fill this in. If they’ve already been, they could record what they did. Cultural Understanding Geography Parents Blog Twinkl Kids’ TV Homework Help o l r p e x : E G er y man Germany Page 2 of 14 visit twinkl.com Colour in the German Flag Page 3 of 14 visit twinkl.com Capital of Germany A country’s capital city is where its government works. They are usually the people who make all the major decisions about how the country is run. Can you do a little research and find out what the name of Germany’s capital city is, then write it on the map? Page 4 of 14 visit twinkl.com How do we say hello or good day in German? Guten Tag Speak in German The language they speak in Germany is called German. You already know that ‘guten tag’ means ‘hello’ or ‘good day’. Here are some more simple words and their meanings. Can you say them out loud? Goodbye Auf Wiedersehen Yes Ja Thank you Danke Please Bitte Girl Mädchen Boy Junge Page 5 of 14 visit twinkl.com Make Your Own Alpine Hat These Alpine hats are also called Tyrolean hats because they come from an area in the Alps mountain range called Tyrol. They are a traditional part of the local folk costume in this part of Germany. Alpine hats were traditionally decorated with feathers and badges, but you can decorate yours however you like! You will need: • sheets of A3 sugar paper (we recommend the colour green or using the German flag colours of red, black and yellow but you can use whatever you like) • craft elastic for chin strap • hole punch • feathers and other decorations • white glue Instructions: 1 Fold your sheet of sugar paper in half. 2 Fold down each corner into the middle. Page 6 of 14 visit twinkl.com Make Your Own Alpine Hat 3 Fold up both bottom flaps. 4 Fold in each flap corner and glue in place. 5 Decorate your hat with a feather and any other decorations you would like! You could even add a German flag. 6 Use your hole punch to add holes on either side of your hat and tie on your elastic chin strap. 6 Enjoy wearing your hat! Page 7 of 14 visit twinkl.com Fairy Tales Quiz Germany is also famous for its folktales. The Grimm Brothers are two famous German brothers who turned the local fables into wonderful stories that we call fairy tales. You’ve probably heard of some of them - can you answer the following questions and work out which of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales they are referring to? Who was Hansel’s sister? What colour was the hood of the girl who visited her Grandma in the woods? How many dwarves did Snow White live with? What town was the Pied Piper’s story set in? What did Rumpelstiltskin spin straw into? Page 8 of 14 visit twinkl.com Fairy Tales Quiz What type of animal did the girl kiss to turn into a prince? Who had hair so long it could be used as a ladder to climb a tower? What did the elves help the cobbler make? Which character wore glass slippers to the ball? Gretel, Red, Seven, Hamlin, Gold, Frog, Rapunzel, Shoes, Cinderella. Page 9 of 14 visit twinkl.com Neuschwanstein Castle Germany is famous for many beautiful castles. One of the most famous is called Neuschwanstein Castle which means New Swan Stone Castle. Colour the castle in here. Page 10 of 14 visit twinkl.com I Spy Sport in Germany Germany excels in winter sports including bobsleighing, skiing and ice skating. This is because part of the Alps mountain range runs through the country so they get lots of snow and cold weather. Look at the I Spy activity and colour a box on the pictogram for each sport you see. Page 11 of 14 visit twinkl.com Schweineschnitzel Recipe Germany is famous for hearty and delicious food. Schnitzel is one of the best known German dishes because it is easy to make and delicious. You can make it with veal, pork or chicken. Ingredients: • 4 pork loin steaks • salt and pepper • 4 tbsp butter • oil for frying • 1 2 • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs • 2 eggs, beaten lightly • lemon slices and fresh parsley (to serve) cup flour Method: 1 Season your pork steaks with salt and pepper, then place them in a plastic ziplock bag. 2 Pound them until they are about 3 Put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow bowls. 4 One at a time, dip the pork steaks in the flour, then egg (letting the excess drain off), then breadcrumbs. 5 Heat the oil in a frying pan and (again one at a time) fry the breaded pork steaks for 2 - 3 minutes on each side until golden. 6 Serve with lemon wedges and parsley. Page 12 of 14 1 2 cm thick. visit twinkl.com In Germany, I… Germany to o g to e k li u o Would y n? Draw a e e b y d a e lr a u or have yo u would like to o y t a h w f o re pictu this postcard. n o y n a m r e G see in our friends y w o h s n a c u Then yo and family! Page 13 of 14 any m r Ge visit twinkl.com Some ingredients and/or materials used might cause allergic reactions or health problems. You should ensure that you are fully aware of the allergies and health conditions of those taking part. If you have any concerns about your own or somebody else’s health or wellbeing, always speak to a qualified health professional. Activities listed within the resource should always be supervised by an appropriate adult. Children should be supervised when using sharp items such as scissors or other tools. Please make sure you are aware that children may put craft items into their mouths, and that they should wash their hands afterwards. By using this resource, you acknowledge that it is the responsibility of supervising adults to ensure the safety of children in their care and that we will accept no liability as a result of the activity. These recipes may involve the use of knives, hot water and kitchen appliances. It is your responsibility to assess risks and ensure the activity is safe for those participating. We will not be held responsible for the health and safety of those participating and cannot accept any liability. It is your responsibility to ensure you are fully aware of the allergies and health conditions of anyone making or consuming these products. Children should be carefully supervised by a responsible adult at all times, especially when using any sharp items such as knives or graters or when near a heat source. It is the responsibility of supervising adults to ensure the safety of children in their care. Page 14 of 14 visit twinkl.com
