History Explorer Workshops for Schools: Bringing the Past to Life
History workshops offer an engaging, hands-on way to immerse students in the past, bringing key historical periods to life through interactive activities, storytelling, and role-playing. These history workshops provide students with a direct connection to history, allowing them to experience what it was like to live in ancient civilizations, medieval times, or the more recent past. By making history real and tangible, our workshops for primary schools go beyond textbooks, ensuring that students gain a deeper understanding of significant historical events, cultures, and people.
Our historic workshops are designed for all learning levels and aim to captivate young minds while fitting seamlessly into the national curriculum. They provide an excellent opportunity for schools to enrich their history lessons by allowing students to actively participate, investigate historical artifacts, and interact with expert instructors who are passionate about history. Whether your school is focusing on ancient civilizations, World War periods, or British history, these history workshops are tailored to suit your students' needs and curriculum goals.
Key Benefits
By the end of this workshop, your students will
Active Learning: Our history workshops encourage active participation from students, using role-playing, hands-on activities, and historical artifacts to deepen their connection with the past.
Engagement with Curriculum: These workshops are designed to complement and enhance your school's curriculum, making them a valuable tool for reinforcing key historical concepts and topics.
Critical Thinking: Students are encouraged to think critically as they analyze historical events, question motives, and understand different perspectives. This deepens their knowledge and promotes analytical thinking
Creativity & Problem Solving: Many of the activities in our workshops are designed to spark creativity and challenge students to solve historical problems, such as deciphering codes, planning battle strategies, or re-enacting historical debates.
Immersive Experiences: Historic workshops offer an immersive experience where students are fully engaged with the historical period they are studying, allowing them to step into the shoes of historical figures.
Workshop Topics We Offer
Our storytelling through dance workshops can be customized to fit your school's needs, but here’s a general overview of what students can expect during the workshop
Ancient Egypt
Students will step back into the world of the Pharaohs with our Ancient Egypt history workshops. They'll explore life along the Nile, the construction of pyramids, and the role of mummification in Egyptian society. Hands-on activities may include dressing in Egyptian clothing, learning to write in hieroglyphics, or even creating their own artifacts using traditional methods. These interactive sessions will help students gain a better understanding of how ancient Egyptians lived, worked, and worshipped.
World War II
Our World War II history workshops provide an in-depth look at life during the war, focusing on the impact on everyday people, children, and soldiers. Students can participate in activities like air raid drills, learning about rationing, or even re-enacting key wartime events. These workshops allow students to experience what life was like on the home front, helping them understand the struggles and sacrifices made during this critical period in history.
The Tudors
Our Tudor history workshops take students into the court of Henry VIII, exploring life during one of the most fascinating periods of British history. Students will learn about the key events of the Tudor dynasty, such as the dissolution of the monasteries, the Spanish Armada, and the political intrigue of the Tudor court. Hands-on activities may include dressing in Tudor clothing, exploring Tudor homes, or participating in a mock Tudor banquet. These interactive sessions provide a vivid picture of life during the Tudor period, from the lavish court of the king to the struggles of everyday people.
Romans & Celts
Our Romans and Celts workshops dive deep into the history of Britain’s Roman invasion and its impact on Celtic tribes. Students will have the opportunity to examine Roman armor and weaponry, learn about daily life in Roman Britain, and even experience a re-enactment of a Roman battle. These historic workshops offer students the chance to compare the lives of Romans and Celts, explore their cultures, and understand the historical significance of the Roman Empire's influence on Britain.
Vikings
The Viking history workshops offer students a chance to explore the world of Norse explorers, warriors, and settlers. Through storytelling and hands-on activities, students will learn about Viking raids, seafaring, and daily life in Viking settlements. They may also get the chance to handle replica Viking artifacts, participate in a Viking-themed battle, and create their own Viking shields. These historic workshops bring the Viking Age to life, helping students understand the impact of Viking culture on Britain and Europe.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2, and KS3
Our history workshops are adaptable to a wide range of age groups, from EYFS to KS3. For younger students (EYFS and KS1), we focus on simpler stories and hands-on activities that introduce them to basic historical concepts. For KS2 and KS3, we offer more in-depth sessions that dive into specific historical periods, helping students gain a more comprehensive understanding of the historical events and figures that have shaped the world.
Whether your students are learning about ancient Egypt, the Romans, Vikings, the Tudors, or the Industrial Revolution, our workshops for primary schools provide age-appropriate activities that engage students at every level. Each workshop is tailored to fit your curriculum, ensuring that it reinforces the topics and historical periods being taught in the classroom.
🧸 EYFS
Play-based activities for young learners
🏃♂️ KS1
Fun and simple drama exercises & scene work for younger students
🎶 KS2
Learn cultural drama scenes & scripts for deeper focus
🎭 KS3
Explore history and language through dance
Testimonials
"Our students were absolutely enthralled by the history workshops! The hands-on activities and storytelling kept them fully engaged. We saw a real improvement in their understanding of the historical period after the session."
– Mary T.
Year 6 Teacher
"The Romans workshop was a fantastic addition to our history curriculum. The students loved dressing up and participating in the re-enactment, and the instructors really brought the history to life for them."
– Sarah L.
History Coordinator
"The Tudor workshop was amazing! The students felt like they had stepped into history. The interactive approach really helped them understand the key events and personalities of the time."
– Jonathan P.
KS2 Teacher
"The World War II workshop was incredibly moving. The students learned so much about the war in a way that made it real and relatable to them. We will definitely book again!"
– Alison M.
Headteacher
Frequently asked question
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Do students need any prior dance experience?No, our workshops are designed for students of all skill levels! Our instructors will teach the steps in a way that’s easy to follow, so everyone can participate, whether they’ve danced before or not.
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How long is the workshop?Our standard workshop lasts for about X to Y minutes, but we can adjust the time to fit your school’s schedule. Just let us know what works best for you.
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What grades is this workshop suitable for?Our workshops are flexible and can be tailored for students of all ages, from primary school to high school. The dances and activities will be adapted to make sure they’re age-appropriate and enjoyable for everyone.
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What package can we book for your school?We offer several options for your school: Full-day workshops Half-day workshops Multi-day workshop bookings (10% discount available)
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What does the school need to provide?All we need is a space big enough for the students to dance, like a gym, a large classroom, or a hall. We’ll bring the rest, including music and any props needed for the workshop.
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How far in advance do we need to book?We recommend booking at least a month in advance to secure your preferred date, especially during busy times of the school year.
Our history workshops provide an unforgettable, immersive learning experience that brings historical periods to life for students. By offering hands-on activities, storytelling, and role-playing, these historic workshops give students the chance to engage with history in a meaningful way. Tailored to suit the needs of primary schools and adaptable to a variety of age groups, our workshops are an exciting and valuable addition to your curriculum. Book one of our history workshops today and give your students the chance to experience the past firsthand.