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Step back in time and discover what life was like for children during the Second World War in this engaging KS2 WW2 workshop.
Pupils will work alongside our ‘wartime news reporter’ to investigate the experiences of ordinary people living on the Home Front. They will take part in an air raid drill, learn how gas masks were worn, respond to wartime safety commands, and follow in the footsteps of an evacuee.
Through interactive drama activities and games, pupils will explore this fascinating period of British history in an active and memorable way. They will respond to historical source material and create freeze-frames inspired by real events. Along the way, they will develop a deeper understanding of how the war affected everyday lives.
This KS2 WW2 workshop provides an engaging, sensitive and age-appropriate introduction to one of the most significant periods in modern history.
Why choose Freshwater?
Our sessions:
- Are highly interactive, offering hands-on learning, which allow all your pupils to access the topic.
- Add depth and richness to the curriculum and stimulate further learning.
- Use carefully chosen drama techniques, so that children feel a personal involvement in the topic which helps to embed subject knowledge.
- Allow the teacher an opportunity to observe pupils’ progress from a different perspective.
- Are led by experienced drama facilitators who immerse the children in an imaginative world, helping to make learning fun!
Important Events Link
- Start of the Second World War, 1939 (1st September)
- Remembrance Day (11th November)
- Victory in Europe Day (8th May)
Covering World War I instead? Check out our The Quest for First World War workshop!
Better than I could have imagined. We had different ages and different levels of ‘outgoing-ness’ with children, and all of them ended up being super engaged and loving it.
Catherine Rockhold, Battle of Britain Bunker, Uxbridge
Details
Length of session: 60 minutes
Price: One session costs £148 + VAT (there may be an additional charge for travel)
Number of Children: up to 30
Extra children are negotiable
All facilitators are DBS checked
Curriculum Link
Exploring important events in history and their impact
Key Areas
The life of civilians during the war
Safety commands
Air raids
Evacuation
