Romans Experience Day Workshop

Classroom Adventures

In our Romans Experience Day pupils get to meet Lucius, a soldier in the army of Rome. Lucius is part of the recruitment team and is in search of new recruits to join his legion. The Roman Empire has a fierce reputation, and he is charged with maintaining that reputation.

Children will be taken on a time-travelling adventure, putting time into context, and journeying back to the world of the Romans. They will explore various questions, such as why invade and conquer and how to launch a campaign.

It's not all plain sailing though. We meet characters like Boudicca as the children bring her story to life through role-play. Can one woman change the course of history?

Once the children are up to speed, they will be put through their paces and see if they can learn their sinistra's from their dextra's before assembling into formation and marching into battle.

If they do well, then they may be granted leave to enjoy some leisure time so the children will get to enjoy several Roman games and activities including The Games. A visit to the amphitheatre will treat all of the senses as the children watch and take part in the Gladiator Games. Children will meet some of the different categories and watch their classmates fight to the death... maybe!

In this Romans experience day children will engage in role-play, get to ask questions, learn snippets of Latin, play games and see/handle real Roman armour and weapons (replicas). This is an excellent way to spark your pupil’s imagination as they study the Romans!

Where we travel to

We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West

What activities are available during this school workshop?

In our Romans Experience Day children will:
- Role-play stories throughout the day, bringing historical characters to life such as Boudicca and Claudius.
- Play real Roman games.
- Enjoy games and activities throughout the day like time-travelling.
- March like a Roman legionary in our drill exercises
- Get to see and hold real (replica) Roman weapons and armour

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Drama Workshop

In our Romans Experience Day, children have the opportunity to "be part of the story" as they role-play and act out stories and historical events throughout the day.

Participation is light-hearted and fast paced as the difference scenes and activities weave throughout the day.

Languages Workshop

In our Romans Experience Day children will get to experience snippets of the Ancient Roman language in a variety of contexts. In no time at all they will be following simple instructions in Latin to complete actions and manoeuvres.

Pupils will learn etymology throughout the day as they discover words that are the same or similar to ones they use today.

Romans Workshop

The Roman Conquest and Hadrians Wall Romanisation and ways of life Roman Buildings The Roman Army Boudicca Rebellion Our Roman Legacy

In our Romans Experience Day pupils will step back nearly 2,000 years to the time of the Roman Empire.

In this day children will:
- Learn about the context of time, comparing their lives to the past.
- Learn real Roman games.
- Learn about slavery, a key part in the functionality of the empire.
- See real (replica) Roman weapons and armour
- Get to participate in activities, including military drill, games and role-play throughout the day.

Plus, much more...

Human Geography Workshop

Settlement and land use Economic activity and trade Natural resources

In our Romans Experience Day Pupils will be transported back to the Ancient Roman Empire and discover some of the reasons why, how and when their culture developed the way it did.

Some of the aspects covered in the day include:
- Reasons for Empire expansion
- Resources
- Adaptability to different climates

Plus, much more...

What size groups do we cater for?

Our Romans Experience Day is aimed at mainstream schools from 1 - 4 form entry (30 - 120 children).

We can cater to pretty much any size group. We just need a clear hall with enough space for all of the children, us and our equipment, and enough room to move around with the activities.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all.

Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all. Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation. You must also be aware that we will be bringing various props and equipment with us that are integral to the content of the day. Many of these can cause injury if used incorrectly. Therefore, safety and safeguarding is of upmost concern and we may not be able to deliver a day if behaviour is dangerous or staffing levels are insufficient.

Anything else?

In order to deliver our exciting Stone Age Experience Day, we simply require the following:

- secure onsite parking (either in a car park or on a playground)
- a clear hall with two trestle tables
- sufficient staffing to be with the children for the duration of the day

Who are Classroom Adventures?

Classroom Adventures has been providing educational experiences and events since 2016. Its members have varied backgrounds and interests including: organ building, biomedical science, furniture making, vaccine development, historical re-enactment, Morris dancing and more...