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Category Archives: Schools

‘What was Here Before?’ for Reception Classes

Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for a great day yesterday; the children really enjoyed it and were all talking about it this morning!  It’s definitely the best way to learn about the past and bring it to life; the children remembered so much and even showed me the dance again! Nether Green Infants, Sheffield,Continue reading “‘What was Here Before?’ for Reception Classes”

Posted bythehistoryvan06/02/2018Posted inSchools

Maya – a new day!

The new History Van day about the life of the Maya people of Central America is now up and running! Here’s the comments from St Catherine’s Catholic School, Sheffield: Hi Jenny,   I wanted to say a huge thank you for an incredible day; the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learnt so much! This is whatContinue reading “Maya – a new day!”

Posted bythehistoryvan09/11/2016Posted inSchools

The History Van takes Year Six back in time

The History Van takes Year Six back in time – June 2016, by J Janiszewski, Stocksbridge Junior School The Year sixes were whisked away back to the time of the Great War today, when Ms Bland came to visit with the History Van.  The children were given the opportunity to learn even more about the harshContinue reading “The History Van takes Year Six back in time”

Posted bythehistoryvan22/06/201622/06/2016Posted inSchools

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