Yesterday's Yarns
Vanessa B
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(64)
This ongoing class transports your learner back to the depths of time with a costumed storyteller and archaeologist, to a period each lesson for a story, turning them into detectives to find the linked mystery object.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Each session learners will be transported to another time and place where they will be active participants and detectives, having been shown a mystery object they will be challenged to recognise it in a story. Their period appropriate costumed storyteller will guide learners as they listen and engage with an interactive story. After the story learners will be encouraged to delve deeper into life in the time of the story by finding out about the mystery object to discover the materials,...
Learners will learn and relate to stories Learners will participate in an interactive storytelling Learners will develop an understanding of life through history Learners will develop their questioning and observation skills
I am an archaeologist, storyteller and reenactor, with experience telling stories and facilitating object handing and use for education and families in museums, schools, public venues and online. I find that stories open windows into the past making it accessible for learners. Furthermore, I believe that seeing an object held and manipulated allows learners to appreciate, connect and understand the complexity of the people who created them more fully.
No materials are needed for this session, if learners would like to bring a toy to join them they are welcome.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This class draws from mythology and original materials with adaption made to ensure suitability for this age group.
Hi, my name is Vanessa and I love to learn and to teach. I love seeing learners light up with excitement when they make a break-through. Growing up I spent a lot of time in museums and was influenced by adults who had a passion for learning in...
Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-10 learners per class
