This was the beginning of our prehistoric unit and it was fascinating.
Reading their new prehistoric books.
First stop: cave paintings
Spider diagrams to understand the basic differences between The Stone Age and The New Stone Age
Mummy's bullet points to help with the spider diagrams.
Monkey Girl is super in so many ways. One of these ways is the fact that she has a bone collection! It came into its own during our project!
Bone handle axes
Rabbit skull necklace!
Pelvis necklace. Hahaha!
Stone age visuals
Learning about and making Stone Henge
The Boy made a slate Stone Henge which he took in the understairs spy lab and experimented with his torch for a sunset and sunrise.
We talked about where the light fell and the shadows he could see.
We mixed ash with oil to make a prehistoric paint.
The Boy made some more pastel cave paintings :)
Outside, reflecting on the sounds and sights that prehistoric man may have experienced.
Thinking about smells - wood smoke, fresh breezes and plants.
Thinking about how Stone Age man would have used the surroundings.
Noting their reflections.
Role play
Designing the ideal Stone Age landscape: somewhere for hiding in the undergrowth for hunting, fresh water supply, shade, trees for shelter and firewood, land for grazing and farming.
