The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings Workshop
Humphs Histories
I offer bespoke history workshops on the following eras for Key Stages 1 and 2The Egyptians (3100 BC - 30 BC)
The Greeks (776 BC - 323 BC)
Roman Empire in Britannia (31 BC - 476 AD)
The Anglo-Saxons & Vikings (410 AD - 1066 AD)
World War 1 (1914 AD - 1918 AD)
World War 2 (1939 AD - 1945 SD)
All the workshops are aligned to the National curriculum, supporting schools in providing a broad and balanced curriculum to all pupils.
Through my workshops, I give children the opportunity to practise historical enquiries as well as develop character building skills through collaborative learning.
I offer great value for money and can deliver sessions to groups, whole classes or more than one class in one day. The programme can be jointly designed to suit the school’s needs.
I hold a fully enhanced DBS and public indemnity insurance.
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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, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
This particular workshop is offered in 3 formats - A day on the Anglo-Saxons in Britain, a day on The Vikings in Britain or a day on both the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
During the day the children will spend a mixture of watching, listening and doing. Activities will include - the human time line of Britain, identifying the foods, grinding the grain, blowing the horn competition, Nordic and Germanic phrases, designing and painting the shields, examining the weapons, the Human Long Ship, the Anglo-Saxon & Viking quiz, the shield battle tactics directed by the Warrior Chief.
During the day the children will spend a mixture of watching, listening and doing. Activities will include - the human time line of Britain, identifying the foods, grinding the grain, blowing the horn competition, Nordic and Germanic phrases, designing and painting the shields, examining the weapons, the Human Long Ship, the Anglo-Saxon & Viking quiz, the shield battle tactics directed by the Warrior Chief.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Performing Arts Workshop
Through out the day the children will be taken on a historical journey by the workshop leader who will be in dramatical character. There will also be times for the children themselves to get involved using drama as a medium.
Art Workshop
Design Painting
During the workshop the children will firstly design their own shield pattern and decoration. Then get to paint their own individual shield which will then be used later during the shield battle tactic activity. A follow up lesson can be used by the teacher to finish off the shield design.
Saxons Workshop Click to expand
Invaders and Settlers Saxon Settlements Saxon Laws and Justice Arts and Culture Edward the Confessor
The whole day is based around the Anglo-Saxons settlement in Britain after the Romans left and how they impacted on our landscape. There are various activities during the day that keep the children engaged which will enhance their learning. The workshop encourages the children to participate as much as possible.
The topics looked at are;
Fitting into the British Timeline
When and how did they arrive in Britannia.
What language did they speak
What skills did the bring with them
What items did they bring with them
What food did they eat, grow and bring here
What were the houses like
Who were their Gods
Anglo-Saxon treasures
The Anglo-Saxon Long Ships
What legacy did they leave
The Anglo-Saxon warrior and his equipment
Battle tactics
Vikings Workshop Click to expand
Invaders and Settlers Viking Raids and Invasion Viking Trade Mythology and Culture
The whole day is based around the Vikings invasion and raiding of Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period and what impact they had on our landscape. There are various activities during the day that keep the children engaged which will enhance their learning. The workshop encourages the children to participate as much as possible.
The topics looked at are;
Fitting into the British Timeline
When and how did they arrive in Britannia.
What language did they speak
What skills did the bring with them
What items did they bring with them
What food did they eat, grow and bring here
What were the houses like
Who were their Gods
Viking treasures
Viking Long Ships
What legacy did they leave
The Viking warrior and his equipment
Battle tactics
Human Geography Workshop
Settlement and land use Economic activity and trade Natural resources
During the workshop on The Anglo-Saxon and/or The Vikings we discuss where they came from, where they settled, how they interacted with the indigenes population and the impact that had. And what natural resources were important to them.
Archaeology Workshop
Through out the workshop there is reference to Archaeology and as a society what we can gain and learn from it. There is a replica piece of treasure from a Saxon dig available for the children to see.
What size groups do we cater for?
The workshop day can be designed to cater for up to 30, 60 or 90 children (3 classes). Ideally the smaller the group the more activities the children will be able to partake in and also the more information to be shared.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Where ever possible we always try to cater for all children, we trust the school to supervise where they think supervision is required.
Anything else?
This day can be all about the Anglo-Saxons, all about the Vikings or both combined in the same day. Although the workshop comes with a template, it is very flexible and can be adapted to fit in with the school and its needs and time restraints.
Ideally the workshop will require use of the main hall for some, if not all of the day. When the weather permits some activities can take place outside.
A session involving painting will take place during this workshop.
The children are encouraged to come dressed in costume for the day.
Ideally the workshop will require use of the main hall for some, if not all of the day. When the weather permits some activities can take place outside.
A session involving painting will take place during this workshop.
The children are encouraged to come dressed in costume for the day.
Who are Humphs Histories?
I believe that learning should be fun and strive to combine these two factors within the workshop session together with my main passions, love of history and theatre. There is nothing more rewarding than the passing of knowledge on to young people who are really enjoying themselves and learning at the same time.
I always aim to deliver a high quality of education.
In addition to my History degree I have been involved in the amateur theatre world all of my life, both on and off stage. I currently direct local musical and pantomime societies and incorporate this skill within ‘Humph’s Histories’ by ensuring plenty of interaction with the young people.
Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
"“Humph's Histories is a must for any school. You get bespoke curriculum planning- unique to your school and setting. The day was interactive, bringing History to life. The children loved learning about life in a different historical time and have retained knowledge to apply to their follow up work. I highly recommend Humph's Histories to any school if you want to engage pupils in History. High quality education at a very reasonable price! We can't wait for our next workshop!” Headteacher"
Kings Primary School, Birmingham. 
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