Kingdom of Benin Workshop
One Day Creative
One Day is a forward-thinking creative education company, connecting children and learning with creativity and imagination. From 900 to 1897AD, Benin in West Africa prospered. Its inhabitants founded a thriving empire, led by powerful rulers who lived in amazing palaces. This interactive Kingdom of Benin workshop for KS2 takes pupils deep into this unique kingdom to explore the Edo people's rituals and way of life. Using drama and role play, we'll explore how they flourished as a trading nation, meeting their terrifying gods along the way!
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We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
What activities are available during this school workshop?
In this Kingdom of Benin 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 timeline of the period, the people who populated it and their roles in society
Examine the achievements of an early civilisation
Investigate the gods they worshipped and rituals they performed
Explore the timeline of the period, the people who populated it and their roles in society
Examine the achievements of an early civilisation
Investigate the gods they worshipped and rituals they performed
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
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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.
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Pupils will explore the timeline of the ancient Kingdom of Benin, the people who lived there and their roles within the civilisation. They'll discover their culture, gods and the incredible achievements made.
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.
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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