Viking & Saxons Workshop: 878 The Battle of Eðandun
Those History People
Consistently rated 10/10 on feed back - Those History People uses practical making activities, role-play and drama to deliver a memorable and educational day for pupils and teachers alike.My class had an absolutely fantastic day! As well as being great fun with a huge variety of activities, the children learnt so much too. Every moment was filled with very engaging activities: role play and drama,; Phil captivated the children from the moment the day began to the very end. I cannot recommend Those History People highly enough ' we will most definitely be asking them to come back in the near future.
'Roydon Primary School
Hertfordshire
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Vikings
Invaders and Settlers Viking Raids and Invasion Viking Trade Mythology and Culture
If you choose a Viking focus, The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Jarl or Lord of the village, who will guide them around the village. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also be spreading news and asking questions to learn more about Alfred's Englalond. The pupils will support Guthrum and his attempt to conquer Wessex.
Making activities include: Weaving and lucets, Potters, Candle making, Ink making and writing, Medieval illuminating, Making a penannular brooch, Rune stone making, Making a mould for metal working and Wise woman (doctors)
For the afternoon session we will leap forward one thousand two hundred years and excavate the settlement with an archeology activity and learn more about early-medieval Britain.
Saxons
Invaders and Settlers Saxon Settlements Saxon Laws and Justice Arts and Culture
If you choose a Saxon focus, the morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Thegn or Lord of the village, who will guide them around the village. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also be spreading news and asking questions to learn more about Alfred's Englalond. The pupils will support him in his struggle to maintain his Saxon kingdom.
Making activities include: Weaving and lucets, Potters, Candle making, Ink making and writing, Medieval illuminating, Making a penannular brooch, Rune stone making, Making a mould for metal working and Wise woman (doctors)
For the afternoon session we will leap forward one thousand two hundred years and excavate the settlement with an archeology activity and learn more about early-medieval Britain.
What size groups do we cater for?
Up to 90 (ish)
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.
Who are Those History People?
Those History People offer exciting on-site school trips for primary schools throughout the UK. We feature a variety of topics, including Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Saxons & Vikings, the Norman Invasion of 1066, the Great Fire of London with more workshops in development. Our teachers offer practical hands-on history workshops for primary schools, ensuring an exciting and educational packed day without the hassle, inconvenience or expense of leaving your school.
We aim to provide a full day of learning with a specialist primary history teacher from 9:15 am to 3.00 pm, at competitive prices. Our teachers are all fully qualified specialist primary school teachers and are committed to providing the best service for primary schools and a full day of learning for pupils. All teachers working for Those History People have had a full enhanced DBS check.
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