What We Offer: Explore Historic Buildings: Discover a variety of historic buildings, from a medieval town house to to a mid-20th century prefab. Hands-On Activities: Pupils will have the opportunity to experience wattle and daub, brickmaking and timber construction. Interactive Storytelling: Learn about the daily lives of people from the past and how these buildings contributed to their way of life. Key Stages: Homes through time is suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils and can be adapted for individuals with additional needs. For key stage 1 groups, we offer a ‘Three Little Pigs’ session involving a retelling of the classic fairy tale, serving to make the themes of building and construction easily accessible and engaging for younger audiences. Curriculum Connections: Our offer is designed to support the National Curriculum, covering topics in history, design and technology, and science. It’s a perfect complement to classroom learning, providing a tangible connection to historical concepts. Link to Museum Collections: 1: Privy- pre-plumbing and flushing toilets 2: The Merchant’s House- Medieval-era homes 3: The Toll House- Victorian-era homes 4: Prefab- Emergency housing post WWII Capacity: ‘Homes through time’ is designed for up groups of 30 pupils. Duration: 3 hours (including 45-minute lunch) Pupils will have additional time to explore the Museum’s 19-acre site and the remainder of our 30 historic buildings spanning 700 years. Activity sheets: Key Stage 1- Houses and Homes- Activity Sheet- Match the Pictures Key Stage 1- Houses and Homes- Activity Sheet- Label the House
