Queen of the Nile - August Edition

PLEASE NOTE ALL MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL RE-NEW ON THE 20TH OF THE MONTH ✨

Travel the world, explore the past, and connect with nature — all from your kitchen table.

Each month, Whimsy & Bug invite curious children aged 5–11 to join them on a rich, story-led learning adventure through time and across the world. With beautifully designed activities, hands-on projects, and engaging storytelling, your child will explore history, geography, science, art, and the natural world — all in one magical box.

📍This month, Whimsy writes to you from Alexandria, where grand temples, ancient wonders, and powerful rulers await. Together, you’ll step into the world of Cleopatra VII and explore the fascinating era of Ancient Egypt, discovering a civilisation filled with art, invention, and mystery.

🌍 What’s Inside the August Box

💌 A Letter from Whimsy – A letter from Alexandria, bringing the wonder of Ancient Egypt to life (also available as an audio podcast).

📖 Historical Learning – Discover the life and legacy of Cleopatra VII and explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.

🧭 Geography Focus – Learn about Alexandria and its importance as a centre of learning, trade, and culture in the ancient world.

🎨 Artist of the Month – Explore the beauty of Ancient Egyptian art and create your own inspired papyrus paper artwork.

📚 Leporello Timeline Craft – Add a new page to your fold-out timeline with your Ancient Egypt era timeline sheet and stickers.

🔬 Science Focus Page – Explore chemistry and changing materials, discovering how materials react, transform, and change through hands-on activities.

🌿 Forest School with Roo – Learn how to weave with willow, using natural materials to create and explore traditional skills.

🐍 Animal of the Month – Meet the fascinating cobra and discover its symbolism and role within Ancient Egyptian culture.

🐝 Roo’s Podcast Adventure – Meet Ruby the honey bee and learn about the importance of bees and how we can help protect them.

🌱 Sow & Grow Seeds + Soil Disk – Plant lovage and continue growing your own herb garden at home.

🍯 Seasonal Recipe Card – Learn how to make delicious honey oat flapjacks together in the kitchen.

🎨 3 Themed Crafts – Create your own papyrus paper art, make an embossed Cleopatra hanger, and design a honey bee survival kit keyring, alongside rolling your own beeswax candles.

🧠 Designed for home educators, curious learners, and families who love meaningful, screen-light learning — this box encourages creativity, exploration, and wonder.

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📥 Digital version also available (materials not included)