Children of the Mines Workshop - Plant y Pyllau Glo
Gweithdy Rhyfel Byd Cymru World War Wales Workshops School Workshop
We can visit your school in: South West, WalesWhy book 'Children of the Mines Workshop - Plant y Pyllau Glo' with Gweithdy Rhyfel Byd Cymru World War Wales Workshops
Children of the mines workshop brings Welsh history to life through hands on, fun activities and talks! We start with a short talk on 'what was the Industrial Revolution', why coal is important, why children were used in the mines, and what jobs they had underground and above ground. Then, holding up the artefacts, children must guess what each one was used for by the children who worked in the mines!Our second half includes some hands on, fun activities, these include crawling through our blackout tunnel, holding a heavy bag of coal, dressing up as Victorian workers, and seeing/holding the artefacts up close! 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!
What activities are available during this educational workshop?
Crawling through a blackout tunnel to experience how dark the mining tunnels were, using a fake candle or in complete darkness!
Carry a heavy bag of coal to experience how heavy coal really was for the children!
Dress up like Victorian children in their work clothes and cover your face in coal!
Look and hold artefacts
Carry a heavy bag of coal to experience how heavy coal really was for the children!
Dress up like Victorian children in their work clothes and cover your face in coal!
Look and hold artefacts
Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?
Industrial
Work and the Factory system Learn all about the life of Victorian children who worked down in the Coal mines during the Industrial Revolution with our Children of the Mines workshop! With fun activities, talks, and artefacts, including a short discussion and dress up!
Victorian
Industrial Revolution Learn what life was like for Victorian children who worked down in the dark Coal mines during the industrial revolution! Our 1 hour long workshop includes fun activities that will give children the experience of what it was like to be mining underground, artefacts from the era to see and hold, a short discussion, and dressing up like a Victorian worker!
Local History
Coal mining was, and still is, a big part of Welsh history, with our Children of the mines workshop, we delve into this history of what it was like for our children who worked in these mines during the industrial revolution. With fun activities, a short discussion, dress up, and real artefacts from the era, children will learn everything they need to know about this important part of our history!
What size groups do you cater for?
This workshop is an hour session 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.
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Yes, all our workshops are catered to all students, and can be changed where needed
Anything else?
This workshop is a 1 hour session for 1 class (up to 35 children) at a time.
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 y Gymraeg!
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