Discovering Thomas Barnardo: A Hero for Children

• History
• Primary Education

Discovering Thomas Barnardo: A Hero for Children

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the life and legacy of Thomas Barnardo and his impact on children's welfare.

What do you already know about Thomas Barnardo?

Who was Thomas Barnardo?

Thomas Barnardo was a philanthropist who founded homes and schools for underprivileged children in the 19th century.

Early Life

Barnardo was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1845 and from a young age, he showed compassion for the less fortunate.

The Beginning of His Mission

Barnardo moved to London in 1866 and was shocked by the poverty and suffering of children, which led him to establish his first home for boys.

The Growth of His Work

Barnardo's mission expanded rapidly, and he opened numerous homes, providing education, healthcare, and support to thousands of children.

Legacy

Thomas Barnardo's legacy lives on through the charity he founded, now known as Barnardo's, which continues to support vulnerable children and young people.

What is the legacy of Thomas Barnardo?

1. Building luxury homes for wealthy children
2. Barnardo's charity supporting vulnerable children
3. Founding a chain of restaurants
4. Starting a fashion brand for young people

What shocked Thomas Barnardo when he moved to London in 1866?

1. Prosperity and joy of children
2. Poverty and suffering of children
3. Clean and organized streets
4. Abundance of resources for children

Where was Thomas Barnardo born?

1. Paris, France
2. London, England
3. Dublin, Ireland
4. New York, USA

Interactive Activity: Reflection

Ask students to reflect on a time when they helped someone or received help, and discuss how it made them feel.

Discussion: What Can We Learn?

Encourage students to share their thoughts on the values and qualities demonstrated by Thomas Barnardo and how they can apply them in their own lives.

Conclusion: Becoming Everyday Heroes

Summarize the lesson and inspire students to consider how they can make a positive difference in the lives of others, following Thomas Barnardo's example.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.