World War Two: The Home Front

Discover what life was like as a child during Wartime Britain. Investigate artefacts to discover how people on the home front protected themselves from the dangers of war, and how they coped.

This 2hr session will give pupils the opportunity to take part in an air raid drill. They will gain an understanding of how people coped during raids, and sing some wartime songs.

Through role-play, pupils will meet the air raid warden, making sure that blackout rules are being kept. Is there a pupil bossy enough to fill this role? Meet the WVS lady who is just as bossy! Finally meet the friendly land army girl.

Pupils will handle and discuss artefacts. Through being a ‘history detective’ they will gain an understanding of how life changed during the war.

To end the workshop there will be two group activities; Make do & Mend and Red Cross parcel for POWs.

The workshop will focus on

  • How families coped with air raids and blackouts
  • How children ‘did their bit’ for the war effort
  • How people coped with dwindling supplies
  • How women contributed to the war
  • Wartime songs

*Our full day experience gives the opportunity for pupils to take part in more activities. Pupils will look at propoganda posters, including posters aimed specifically at children. Pupils will look inside an evacuee’s case and think about what they might have packed. More role-play will allow pupils to meet the friendly shopkeeper, making sure that rationing rules are being followed*

 

“A note to say a big thank you for your help during our WW2 week. We are really grateful. Thank you for being part of making the week such a success.”

A Briggs  Sharples Primary School Bolton

 

“The workshop was fantastic from start to finish. The children were engaged every step of the way – what better way to enhance their history learning than with REAL artefacts and scenarios! You really brought the topic to life and our pupils are sure to never forget their WW2 experience. (Please come again!!!)

Miss Byrne   Christ Church Charnock Richard CE Primary School   Chorley