About The Event
Step into the world of early humans and travel back to the Stone Age! Through stories, exploration and hands-on making, children will discover how people lived, created and survived before modern tools and technology.
From creating cave art and making their own Stone Age inspired tools to designing prehistoric attire, children will explore the world of early humans through art, craft, imagination and creative play.
SESSION FLOW:
30 mins Welcome to the Stone Age An interactive introduction to early humans, their homes, tools, clothing and the world they lived in.
50 mins Cave Art: Discover how early humans used caves as spaces for storytelling and expression, then create your own prehistoric inspired cave artwork using earthy colors, symbols and simple mark making techniques.
20 mins Snack Break: A relaxed break for children to enjoy their own packed snack.
30 mins Make Your Own Stone Tool: Explore how early humans used materials around them to solve everyday problems, then design and create your own Stone Age inspired tool using safe craft materials.
40 mins Prehistoric Attire: Design and decorate your own prehistoric, animal skin inspired artwork using simple materials, patterns and textures.
10 mins Wrap Up and Prehistoric Tribe Photo: Share what you discovered and show off your creations.
WHAT CHILDREN WILL CREATE:
1. A prehistoric inspired cave art artwork using paper, colors, symbols and patterns.
2. Their own Stone Age inspired tool designed and crafted using simple craft materials.
3. Prehistoric, animal skin inspired attire using paper collage and mixed media technique.
4. A collection of creative take home projects inspired by the world of early humans.
WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN:
1. Discover how early humans lived, created, communicated and used the materials around them.
2. Explore how cave art could be used for expression, storytelling and communication.
3. Understand how early humans made and used simple tools to solve everyday problems.
4. Explore how clothing and materials can help people adapt to their surroundings.
5. Develop creative thinking through making, designing and problem solving.
6. Use imagination to step into a world very different from our own.
