Tudor Times workshop
The basics:
Location: In school
Keystage: KS1, KS2 (activities and tasks differentiated to suit)
Duration: Half-day or whole-day sessions available
Cost: £125 half-day or £210 whole-day (based on working with one class)
Add £10 for the pomander making.
Discounts for multiple bookings - contact me for
details.
"We have stepped away from the boring worksheet-curriculum and are doing the Tudors as hands-on history. Richard is brilliant because he gives the children every opportunity to get involved and do things they couldn't do otherwise. A great experience for both me and my class!" Ken, Durham teacher
"Such a god experience. Even the children's handwriting improved because they were trying so hard, just because they were so engaged. I will always use Richard when teaching the Tudors in future!" - Mr Greensides, Gateshead
That History Bloke loves dressing up - and just wait until you see my Henry VIII costume!
This activity is adaptable to all
age ranges and abilities within KS 1-2. There are a variety of
activities to choose from, over a full day or a half
day.
Firstly, learn some fascinating facts using the Tudor True or False quiz. Did people really paint their teeth black?
Then, get hands-on with some mystery Tudor artefacts - can you work out what they are for, who might have used them and for what purpose? Beware - some may be less tasteful than others...
Would'st thou pasttime with
a scopperil, or dance the wolf's tail? Learn how Tudors
entertained themselves by playing Tudor toys and games, hear the
soothing sounds of a lyre and get active by court
dancing.
Keep the plague at bay by making pomanders (nb. extra £10 charge for ingredients) to ward off evil smells and disease... Your children will get to keep the fine scented, beautiful pomanders that they make!
Finally, learn a Tudor recipe for
black ink and have a go at writing in the Tudor style, using quill
pens and lots of concentration! Did you know that Shakespeare had
AWFUL handwriting?
Simply contact me (press the orange button!) to make a booking or make further enquiries...
