Shahnameh Collection

Code: G30443

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

Format: artefact collection
Box size: 60 x 40 x19 cm
Notes: The Shahnameh is one of the greatest epics of world literature, explore it and its history through cultural artefacts, books and objects. These resources provide cross-curricular classroom activities to support the book The Phoenix of Persia, a mythical tale of family, forgiveness and what it means to be truly wise.The book includes an original Iranian musical composition to stream online using a QR code. The teacher resources complement these physical resources but the activities can also be enjoyed alone as complete units or smaller learning components. In these activities, you can delve into the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Iran by exploring its literature, art, music, history, geography and more. 

 

Space Tent

Code: A00396

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 0 - 1

Description

Notes: This box contains:

  • An easy to assemble space capsule tent
  • fabric space helmet
  • props for imaginative play.

 

Early People Artefacts

Code: H40317

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 2

Description

Notes: Jewellery, original stone tools, a piece of reindeer fur, and replica pots from the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age.

NB: Contents of the collection you receive may vary from those shown in photograph.

Box Size: Box size: 22 x 40 x 28cm

 

Chinese New Year & Dragon Head

Code: G30438

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 1 - 2

Description

Format: artefact collection

Box size: 71 x 44 38 cm

Notes: This collection includes:

  • Drums and beaters
  • Chinese writing set
  • New Year card
  • Lanterns
  • 150cm long dragon with papier mache head and fabric body

 

Dash Robot

Code: S50131

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 1 - 2

Description

Dash robot, set of accessories and xylophone.

Dash the robot is an ideal tool for teaching creative problem solving to a wide range of children and abilities, appealing to auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learners.
It can be programmed to respond to voices, navigate objects, dance, sing and flash his lights.
Dash is a responsive robot, packed full of capabilities to enable interaction with pupils, their environment, thanks to multiple built-in motors, sensors, LEDs and audio capabilities.

Teach pupils how to code. Send commands to the robot using 6 free coding and robotics applications available on iPad and Android tablets. Pupils tackle a series of challenges and in-app puzzles that introduce the fundamental concepts of coding. The unique Wonder app uses state machine programming and an original visual design to advance young pupils’ understanding of computer science. The Blockly app uses the most kid-friendly block-based coding on the market to introduce pupils to programming.

Comes with a set of accessories to extend Dash's cabalities.

Using the Xylo app and the xylophone, Dash can be programmed to play favourite tunes or children can create their own musical masterpieces.

Please note: Dash has flashing lights and light patterns. Some people may be susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to flashing lights or light patterns.

NB: Tablet not included

 

Friends (cultural diversity dolls)

Code: A00393

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 0 - 2

Description

Format: play items

Theme: PSHE

Box size: 48 x 39 x 20 cm

8 dolls with different skin tones, hairstyles and bright modern clothes

 

 

 

Dinosaur Collection - Early Years

Code: A00024

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stage: 1

Description

Format: play items
Box size: 44x71x23 cm
Notes: Large dinosaur hand puppets, plastic prehistoric animals, masks, books, and poems.

 

Owl Sculpture

Code: A00063

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 1 - 4

Description

Format: sculptures
Box size: 49x18x47 cm
Notes: 3 pieces showing the stages in designing and carving of a barn owl sculpture.

 

Walnut Sculpture

Code: A00066

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 1 - 4

Description

Format: sculptures
Box size: 37x28x19 cm
Notes: Four pieces showing the stages in the designing and carving of a relief sculpture.

 

Wall hanging

Code: A00073

Type: Visual Resource

Key Stages: 1 - 4

Description

Format: textiles
Box size: 123x13x10 cm
Notes: A patchwork wall hanging in blues, pinks, purples and patterned fabrics.