WWII Wales Workshop

Gweithdy Rhyfel Byd Cymru World War Wales Workshops School Workshop

Online Workshop!

Why book 'WWII Wales Workshop' with Gweithdy Rhyfel Byd Cymru World War Wales Workshops

WWII Wales workshop brings WWII history to life through hands on, fun activities and talks! We start with a talk on themes such as the Blitz, evacuees, rationing, the blackout, and much more, all whilst showing and passing around items from the era! This also includes 2 activities, a Blitz simulation, and a blackout game!

Our second half includes dressing up in WWII uniforms, as well as getting to look and hold even more artefacts. We also include replica riffles to hold! To finish, learn more and ask as many questions as you like with our Q and A!

Mae ei'n gweithdy hefyd yn cael eu gwneud trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg!

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What activities are available during this educational workshop?

Holding/trying WWII artefacts
Holding replica rifles
Dress up
Blitz simulation
Blackout game

Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

World War topics: D Day Landings and VE Day, Evacuation, Rationing, The Home Front, Air Raids Blitz and Battle of Britain, Women in wartime, War Propaganda, How and why the War started.

Step back in time to the 1940s, with our WWII workshop! Learn about the Blitz, rationing, the blackout, evacuees, and more, whilst holding and seeing items from that era. Take part in 2 fun activities, before getting to dress up in our uniforms and hold a whole lot more artefacts!

What size groups do you cater for?

1 classroom at a time, no more than 35.

How does safeguarding work for online workshops?

All workshops are done by myself, the owner of World War Wales Workshop. DBS checked. No workshop is recorded, and schools will be asked in advance to sign a document stating that pictures are allowed to be taken.

What technology/devices/type of internet connection do schools need for an online workshop?

Our Online Workshops are done through Skype, or if needed, we can arrange a call through Zoom. Each session lasts either 1 hour, 2 hours, or all day, depending on which sessions the class teacher has chosen (Please visit our website to read more about the sessions we offer)

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

All our workshops are suitable for all students.

Anything else?

Our workshops are 1.5 hour sessions for 1 class (up to 35 children), we also offer other sessions if needed, please ask if you'd prefer longer sessions or sessions throughout the day.

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Who are Gweithdy Rhyfel Byd Cymru World War Wales Workshops?

Gweithdy Rhyfel Byd Cymru is a workshop company owned by Melanie Jones, that caters to children of key stage 1, 2 and 3, as well as home education, youth clubs, and care homes across Wales. We offer 9 different themed workshops which are: WWII, Victorians, Celts, Romans, Children of the Mines, Medieval, Ancient Egypt, Pirates and Toys through time. Each workshop focuses on bringing history to life through hands on activities, holding and trying artefacts from the eras, dress up, and interesting discussions with pictures, clips and videos.

Rydyn ni hefyd yn cynnig y gweithdai yn Gymraeg!