School Workshops for KS1: How the Victorians Lived

In this workshop the children learn about many different aspects of life in Victorian times. The visit covers Maths, English and Technology as well as History. The class works in small groups on each of the FOUR activities. There will be one or two costumed interpreters on hand to explain the different tasks. Each activity lasts about 20 minutes and all instructions and materials are provided by the Museum.

1. How to make a Victorian Toy
Each child makes their own thaumatrope, a simple Victorian toy that creates an optical illusion.

2. Investigating Victorian Objects
There are several genuine Victorian objects for the children to investigate; they decide which descriptions apply to which item before making drawings to take back to school.

3. Victorian Maths Games
The children play different Victorian games and practise their maths skills by keeping score.

4. Victorian People
Can the children work out what jobs different Victorian people do by looking at their clothes? This is a fun opportunity for the children to dress up in several replica costumes and really get the feel of the Victorian era.

For bookings and further information call Laurel Miller on 01225 751339 or send an e-mail to laurel.miller@trowbridge.gov.uk