A role-play activity for primary children

It is 1940.  Edie is a housewife from London’s East End.  She’s come to Duxford to stay with her cousin Ethel, to get away from the nightly bombing raids during the Blitz.  With her she’s brought her daughter Glad, 12, and her son Ronnie who’s 5.  Edie likes to “do her bit” for the war effort by raising money for the Spitfire Fund.  She also keeps the family fed, and looks after things at home.  She will talk to the children about rationing, cooking, keeping the house and the family clean and tidy, Digging for Victory, evacuation, gas masks and other issues concerned with Keeping the Home Fires Burning during this difficult time.

The event is designed specifically for Key Stage 2 pupils, with Years 4, 5 and 6 benefiting the most.  Activities can be adapted as necessary for Key Stage 1 and Year 3.

Cost:

£2.00 per child for this event, payable on the day at the Admissions Desk, by cheque (payee 'Imperial War Museum'), cash or VISA.

Teachers are FREE at a ratio of 1:6, and additional adults will be charged the appropriate adult rate.

Dates:

Wednesday 17, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September 2008
Wednesday 1, Thursday 2 and Friday 3 October 2008
Wednesday 26, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November 2008

Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 January 2009
Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2009
Wednesday 1, Thursday 2 and Friday 3 April 2009
Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2009
Wednesday 1, Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July 2009
Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September 2009