The Stone Age
Description
Take your pupils on an unforgettable journey through the Stone Age, spanning the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. This immersive workshop, closely aligned with the KS1 and KS2 History curriculum, introduces pupils to the lives, tools, and societal developments of our earliest ancestors, bringing the distant past into vivid focus.
Pupils will begin by exploring the Palaeolithic period, learning about the migration patterns of early hunter-gatherers and their dependence on hunting and gathering for survival. Through hands-on activities, they’ll understand how these ancient people followed animals across vast distances, building temporary shelters and developing essential tools from natural materials. The workshop then moves into the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, when the discovery of farming began to revolutionize life, shifting societies from nomadic lifestyles to settled communities. Pupils will physically create still images of Neolithic houses, using their bodies to form models of early settlements, and will explore the remarkable changes in diet, lifestyle, and society that arose from this shift.
“Take Me Back to The Stone Age” offers a unique blend of historical insight, physical creativity, and hands-on learning, giving pupils a meaningful and memorable connection to the early roots of human civilisation.
👥 Suitable for KS1 or KS2 - Up to 30 Pupils
(nominal fee of £7 per additional child)
🟠 £175 - Half Day
🔴 £235 - Full Day (with Performance)
🔵 £255 - Full Day (with Craft Workshop)
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In a full-day session, the morning’s discoveries become the basis for an engaging performance in the afternoon. Pupils, acting as narrators, will guide their audience—whether other year groups, peers, or parents and carers—back through time, presenting a snapshot of life in the Stone Age. This collaborative project fosters not only historical knowledge but also communication skills and teamwork.
Alternatively, a craft-based activity can replace the afternoon performance. Pupils can create Stone Age-inspired artefacts such as clay pots, early jewellery, or decorative clay pieces. These crafts make wonderful classroom displays or keepsakes that reinforce what they’ve learned through creative, hands-on work.
