Toys from the Past

Altru School Workshop

We can visit your school in: All UK Regions

Why book 'Toys from the Past' with Altru

Step back in time into a land of toys with an imaginative drama workshop. Take a journey through playtime history and discover the fun of toys through time. An Altru drama workshop is a fantastic way to learn about the classic toys of the past whilst having an absolute blast!

Topic information covered:

- Toys of now and then (Modern toys & Victorian toys)

- Toys across the classes (poor/rich children's toys)

- How toys make us feel and why we have them

- Different toys, their purpose and how they are played with

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Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Drama

Drama days and workshops are a great way for children to make memories and retain topic information for years to come!

Drama is a great way to explore History topics, allowing children to learn about events and places of the past through engaging role play activities.

Drama is inclusive for all children to learn in a fun and physical way.

Performing Arts

All of our activities are designed to support children's learning in Drama and Performing Arts.

Through carefully planned activities and exercises, children use their bodies and voices expressively, develop their imaginations and learn new theatrical vocabulary.

Victorian

Toys Childhood and Schools

Topic information covered:
- Toys of now and then (Modern toys & Victorian toys)
- Toys across the classes (poor/rich children's toys)
- How toys make us feel and why we have them
- Different toys, their purpose and how they are played with

Toys

Topics we’ll explore include:

A comparison of toys from past and present (modern toys vs. Victorian toys)
Toys for different social classes (toys of wealthy vs. poor children)
The emotional impact of toys and why they hold meaning for us
Various types of toys, their uses, and how children engage with them

What size groups do you cater for?

35 children per session.

Do you offer 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.

Do you cater for 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 Altru?

We are a creative education, non-profit organisation that exist to provide drama workshops to help support learning and development in schools. Our aim is to offer all children the opportunity to learn in new, exciting and creative ways. We passionately believe in the value of Drama as a tool to help children develop skills, expand knowledge and grow in confidence.