Year Three embarked on an exciting historical adventure with their visit to the Chiltern Open Air Museum, where they delved into the world of the Stone Age and Iron Age as part of their history lessons.
The students were greeted by actors role-playing life in these ancient periods, giving them a chance to experience what it was like to live thousands of years ago.
In the Iron Age roundhouse, the girls got hands-on with a range of activities, including making flatbread, churning butter, and crafting clay pots. They then ventured into the forest to explore Stone Age life, learning essential survival skills such as fire-starting, shelter building, and creating charcoal paintings. Foraging in the woods added an extra layer of excitement as they discovered what our ancestors might have eaten.
Despite a night of heavy rain, the weather held out, making the day even more enjoyable. Mrs Cooke shared her favourite moment, saying, “It was incredible to see how the visit brought our classroom lessons to life— the children were truly immersed in the experience!”
The visit gave Year Three an unforgettable glimpse into prehistoric life, sparking curiosity and excitement for their continuing history studies.
