Our workshops
Toys from the past - story world adventure (Reception and KS1)
Inspired by the wonderful book ‘Major Glad, Major Dizzy’, magically travel back to Victorian times to help a little boy to find his lost toys. Explore the museum and meet characters along the way to help with the search.
This workshop uses drama to immerse children in the story throughout their visit:
- find out about old toys from our museum collection
- play with replica toys in our Victorian parlour
- explore our toy gallery, Victorian street and cellar
- design and make a toy to keep
Curriculum links
History, literacy, chronology, everyday materials, design and technology.
Concepts
Cause and effect, similarities and differences.
Themes
Fairness, loss, mischief.
Further information
Full day visit for 1 class, 10am to 2:15pm.
Full day visit for 2 classes (up to 60 pupils), 10am to 2:30pm.
Suitable for reception and key stage 1 pupils
Photo credit, Jenny Harper.
The workshop was highly interactive and engaging. The children loved the storytelling and came away with lots of new knowledge and vocabulary.
Teacher, Ball Green Primary School