Anglo-Saxon Workshop
We cover a huge amount about the Anglo-Saxons by handling weapons and equipment, handling real artefacts from the time and taking part in Anglo-Saxon activities like having a meeting called a Witan. The highlight of the day is where the children take part in battle formations and tactics!
As always, we will aim to provide a full day's worth of activities for up to 3 classes, because anything less, isn't really an 'Anglo-Saxon Day' for all involved, is it?
The workshop begins with an introduction from an Anglo-Saxon warrior! The warrior will talk about the weapons, shields, helmets and armour they have with them. They will demonstrate how these were used during Anglo-Saxon times.
The rest of the day is then mostly taken up with our incredible hands-on and highly-engaging sessions.
Battle Formations and Tactics – the workshop leader will train the children on how to fight like an Anglo-Saxon warrior and they will even get their own spear and round shield to use during the activity!
Anglo-Saxon Board Games – the children will get to play two of the most popular games of the time, 9 Men’s Morris and Tafl.
Archaeology – the children get to sift through sand trays to unearth real artefacts that have been buried in England! Some artefacts date as far back as Roman times!
The Witan – a ‘Witan’ was the name of an Anglo-Saxon meeting, where all free people met to decide the fate of their settlement. The children will take part in their own Witan in this exciting Powerpoint-based session where their decisions will have consequences… Can they keep all three classes of Anglo-Saxon society happy? Will they make the right decisions?
Anglo-Saxon Artefact Investigation – the workshop leader will show the children a range of replica Anglo-Saxon artefacts and demonstrate/describe how they would be used. Children will see how fires were made, how clothing was made from animals, what the Anglo-Saxons would drink out of, how they looked after their appearance and more. There may also be a chance for a couple of young Anglo-Saxons to dress up!
Depending on timings and the number of classes taking part in the day, there may also be other talks/presentations about the Anglo-Saxons.
Please find the schedules for the Anglo-Saxon Workshop below.
As always, we will aim to provide a full day's worth of activities for up to 3 classes, because anything less, isn't really an 'Anglo-Saxon Day' for all involved, is it?
The workshop begins with an introduction from an Anglo-Saxon warrior! The warrior will talk about the weapons, shields, helmets and armour they have with them. They will demonstrate how these were used during Anglo-Saxon times.
The rest of the day is then mostly taken up with our incredible hands-on and highly-engaging sessions.
Battle Formations and Tactics – the workshop leader will train the children on how to fight like an Anglo-Saxon warrior and they will even get their own spear and round shield to use during the activity!
Anglo-Saxon Board Games – the children will get to play two of the most popular games of the time, 9 Men’s Morris and Tafl.
Archaeology – the children get to sift through sand trays to unearth real artefacts that have been buried in England! Some artefacts date as far back as Roman times!
The Witan – a ‘Witan’ was the name of an Anglo-Saxon meeting, where all free people met to decide the fate of their settlement. The children will take part in their own Witan in this exciting Powerpoint-based session where their decisions will have consequences… Can they keep all three classes of Anglo-Saxon society happy? Will they make the right decisions?
Anglo-Saxon Artefact Investigation – the workshop leader will show the children a range of replica Anglo-Saxon artefacts and demonstrate/describe how they would be used. Children will see how fires were made, how clothing was made from animals, what the Anglo-Saxons would drink out of, how they looked after their appearance and more. There may also be a chance for a couple of young Anglo-Saxons to dress up!
Depending on timings and the number of classes taking part in the day, there may also be other talks/presentations about the Anglo-Saxons.
Please find the schedules for the Anglo-Saxon Workshop below.
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'Leigh came to our school today to deliver the Anglo Saxon and Viking workshop. From start to end all the children were engaged. All the resources were excellent quality, including the ones we were given to lead. Leigh explained everything clearly and was amazing with the children. The day was summed up brilliantly when one child asked where Leigh was when they were taught Romans! Thank you for a fantastic day. We all loved every minute!' Catherine Thompson, Rose Hill Primary School, Stockport. 'The day was engaging, highly-interactive and used lots of child-led learning. It brought light to the Dark Age!' Simon Whiteley, Year 5 Teaching Assistant, Lawns Park Primary School, Leeds. 'Thank you for today. It was excellent. The children and staff had a great day' Rachael Littlefair, Curriculum Lead, Blackrod Primary School, Bolton. |
