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Roman Workshop Day For Primary Schools

Inspire your KS2 children with an exciting Roman day experience

Romans workshop for Key Stage 2. Exciting, interactive learning. A fun way to bring Roman history to life in your school.

Book an exciting Roman history day

Roman people.

 

Step back in time with our immersive Roman Workshop Day, designed to captivate and educate Key Stage 2 students. Tailored to meet your specific curriculum goals, this workshop enhances children’s understanding of Roman culture, everyday life, and the significant impact the Romans had on Britain.


Workshop Focus

Choose from a range of themes, such as:

  • Early Rome, The Roman Republic, Julius Caesar & The Emperor Augustus.
  • The Claudian Invasion and Conquest, marking the Roman expansion into Britain.
  • The Roman Army its power, structure, and tactics.
  • The Romanization of Britain.
  • Boudica.
  • Hadrian's Wall.
  • The Legacy, What the Roman's left behind.


The day can be tailored to meet your requirements. If there is a particular aspect of Roman civilization you would like to focus on we have the flexibility to do this. 

Roman Ship.

Throughout the workshop, the children will learn about many aspects of Roman life. This can include:

  • Food, Clothing, and Homes
  • Education
  • Religion
  • Language
  • Law
  • Society 
  • Economy and Trade 
  • The Roman Army
  • Slavery
  • Government


Hands-On Learning

Students will have the chance to see and handle a wide range of Roman artifacts, including clothing, pottery, coins, writing implements, tools and other everyday objects. Through hands-on activities, they’ll gain a practical understanding of life in Roman times, bringing history to life in a fun, memorable way. Encouraging curiosity and a love for history in your students.

Amphora.

Example Timetable

Here is an example of how the day might run. This includes an age appropriate, fact packed and engaging talk for teachers who want their children to enjoy lots of interesting information and scope to ask questions:

8.00 am. Arrive, Sign in, Unload and set up. 

09.15 am.  Slide Show and talk covering a theme of your choosing (see above).

10.15 am Morning break.

10.30 am - 11.15 am. Guess the object. Learn interesting facts about the Romans by exploring a range of artifacts.

11.15 am - 12.00 Noon. Roman Army weapons and equipment.

12.00 - 1.15 pm Lunch.

1.15 - 2.30 pm Activities. Working in groups, choose from a selection of practical activities for hands on learning. 

2.30 pm. Tidy up, Final Q&A.

2.45 pm. End.


Children making a Roman town plan.

Alternative Timetable

Some groups respond better to hands on learning. In which case the following timetable works well:

8.00 am. Arrive, Sign in, Unload and set up.

09.15 - 10.30 Group 1 Artifacts with Ron. Group 2 Teacher lead activities.

10.30 - 10.45 am. Morning break.

10.45 - 12.00 Noon. Group 2 Artifacts. Group 1 Teacher lead activities.

12.00 - 1.15 Lunch.

1.15 - 1.45 pm. Group 1 Roman Army weapons and equipment. Group 2 Teacher lead activities.

1.45 - 2.30 pm. Group 2 Roman Army weapons and equipment. Group 1 Teacher lead activities.

2.30 pm. Fun quiz based on the day's learning.

2.45 pm. End.

The above is ideal for Year 3 age group. 






Use the enquiry form to request a quotation for a Roman Workshop Day at your school. 

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