The ‘new servants’ at Sudbury Manor must complete all household chores to the housekeeper’s satisfaction if they are to enjoy the Victorian toys at the end of a long day.
One facilitator visits your school in role as a Victorian housekeeper and works with one class at a time, giving the children a chance to explore different aspects and chores of a Victorian household, as well as a chance to play with Victorian toys at the end.
Rooms visited:
The Housekeepers Room, The Attic Bedroom, The Scullery, The Kitchen, The Drawing Room, The Nursery (with the toys)
Children were engaged with the session from the start. All children had a chance to participate in the session and learnt a lot.
Larissa Batley, Parkside Primary School, London
Length of session: 60 minutes
Price: £142 + VAT
Number of Children: up to 30
Extra children are negotiable
All facilitators are DBS checked
Awareness of the past using words/phrases relating to the passing of time.