Black History KS2 Workshop
One Day Creative
One Day is a forward-thinking creative education company, connecting children and learning with creativity and imagination. In this drama workshop, you'll be joined by a facilitator to explore the lives and deeds of some of history’s most influential figures – Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela. Explore the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the achievements of black history heroes both in the past and more modern times. 
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What activities are available during this school workshop?
In this Black History workshop, your class will have the opportunity to express ideas and feelings through voice, movement, role play and drama. In addition, they will:
✨ Explore the life of significant individuals in the Civil Rights Movement
✨ Examine how these people changed the world we live in and what we can do to continue that legacy
✨ Encourage moral, social and cultural awareness though the exploration of key events within living memory
✨ Explore the life of significant individuals in the Civil Rights Movement
✨ Examine how these people changed the world we live in and what we can do to continue that legacy
✨ Encourage moral, social and cultural awareness though the exploration of key events within living memory
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Significant Individuals from History Workshop
Our Black History Month workshop for KS2 brings the ‘long walk to freedom’ to life and broaden the horizons of your pupils. Using a range of interactive, drama-based activities our drama facilitator will guide your class through the lives and actions of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela.
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All our workshops use drama, dance and/or movement to stimulate learning and capture children's imaginations. Our team of performing arts professionals have a range of activities up their sleeve to ensure your chosen topic is as accessible and engaging as possible for your pupils.
We also make sure to tie in key curriculum objectives linked to your chosen topic. Our extensive range of school workshops cover History, STEM, Geography, World Culture, PSHE and more.
Black History Workshop
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Our Black History Month workshop for KS2 brings the ‘long walk to freedom’ to life and broaden the horizons of your pupils. Using a range of interactive, drama-based activities our drama facilitator will guide your class through the lives and actions of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela.
What size groups do we cater for?
We can deliver workshops to up to 4 classes in a school day, depending on the type of workshop and age group of the classes involved. Each session caters for a maximum of 35 children.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Absolutely! Drama is a wonderfully inclusive way for children with SEN to access learning. Please let us know of any specific needs or requirements before your day and we can adapt our sessions to fit.
You can also join One Day online and stream creativity straight into your classroom with Uno, an online world of interactive primary school workshops.
Who are One Day Creative?
One Day's range of interactive school workshops harness the power of the performing arts. We have a talented team of facilitators based across the country, ready to bring core curriculum topics to life right in your school hall.
Our workshops are ideal because we do all the hard work for you. On the day of the workshop, all we need is a large clear space to work in – our friendly facilitator will take care of the rest! From the moment you enquire, our central office team are on hand to answer any questions, make suggestions and tailor your day to your school's needs.
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