Key Stage 1: Myths and Storytelling (In Person)

Introduce your students to the world of ancient Greek myth in this hands-on workshop. Learn about the types of stories the ancients told about their gods – and then have a go at crafting your own.

 

Age: 5-7 (KS1)

Curriculum links: storytelling, role play, developing language skills, fine and gross motor skills (object handling).

Maximum group size: 35 (minimum 10)

Session time: we recommend 60 minutes

Session type: museum-led

Recommended staff-student ratio: 1 adult : 7 primary school students

No charges apply

 

KS1: Myths and Storytelling

A Myth and Storytelling session, facilitated by our Education and Outreach Coordinator, has been designed to support the KS1 curriculum, to inspire your students and to enhance their sense of the world around them. We can work with you to plan this session around the needs of your class.

 

For a 60-minute session facilitated by us, we suggest the following breakdown:

  • Whole class session in Bay C: introducing the idea of myths and Greek gods and goddesses, our Education and Outreach Coordinator will lead an interactive story session focusing on the myth of Athena and Arachne. During this session the class will have a chance to handle replica artefacts and create a collaborative drawing. (30 minutes)
  • Group work in various Bays, guided by your adult leaders: this part of the session encourages students to explore the Museum using the Key Stage 1 Worksheets. By splitting into groups working in different parts of the Museum, students can discover our statues and create their own mythological story boards. The worksheets for this will be provided by us and we'll help to model how your students might use them to spark their creativity. (20 minutes)
  • Whole class session back together in Bay C: our Museum and Education Coordinator will bring you back together again before you leave to answer any questions the students may have. (10 minutes)

This session is not available in a self-led format.

Please note: nudity is a feature of classical sculpture and there is no avoiding it in our Cast Gallery. Our Education and Outreach Coordinator will address the nakedness on display in an age-appropriate way with your students during your session.

 

KS1 Myth and Storytelling Session Pack

 

How to Book

To make a booking, please use our online booking request form. Please note: we ask that school trips are booked at least a week in advance of your visit.

Our Education and Outreach Coordinator will be in touch to answer any questions or discuss your options in advance of your visit.

 

Further information

There must be a teacher or leader with a DBS certificate present during the session. Adequate supervision is important because it ensures the safety of both the students and the casts, and we ask that you split into groups based on the number of leaders you bring.

We want your school group to have fun on your visit to us, but we also have to make sure our collection is looked after. Groups who have to be repeatedly warned about behaviour may be asked to leave.

 

Our learning service is free

If you would like to make a donation to the Museum, we promise to spend your money on supporting and expanding our education programme and collections care. Any donation, however, is at your own discretion.

 

Get in Touch

Tel. 01223 767044
Email  museum@classics.cam.ac.uk

 

Before your visit

Please read our teacher's pack for more information about our museum and your visit

 

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