Classical kids

Its breadth may suit a child who enjoys learning by making: the projects range from mosaics and weaving to models, games and food, while connecting ancient practices with the present.

Some projects use materials and tools such as clay, scissors, glue and cooking utensils; check individual instructions and decide what help your child will need before starting.

As you explore the projects, what might an activity show about everyday life in Greece or Rome, and what would you still want to know about how people’s experiences differed?

Choose one activity that interests your child, gather its materials together and work through it at a comfortable pace; use the historical facts and illustrations to prompt curiosity as you go.