Stone Age Inspire Box

The Stone Age Inspire Box provides a captivating and educational collection of artefacts that bring the prehistoric era to life. By exploring the tools, materials, and daily items used by early humans, children can gain a deeper understanding of how life was lived during the Stone Age, when humans relied on stone for tools, weapons, and survival.

The Stone Age Inspire Box Includes:

• Animal Skin in Frame: A representation of how early humans might have used animal skins for clothing or shelter. This artefact helps children understand the importance of animals in the Stone Age.
• Wooden Pot with Skin Lid: A simple, handcrafted container that early humans may have used to store food, water, or other essentials. The skin lid shows how they utilized available materials.
• Neolithic Bowl: A replica of a bowl made from stone or pottery, used for eating, drinking, or storing food. This piece reflects early human craftsmanship and domestic life.
• Toy Bison: A representation of the animals that early humans hunted for food. The toy bison provides a connection to prehistoric hunting and the animals central to Stone Age survival.
• Flint Hand Tool: A basic tool used by Stone Age people for various tasks, such as cutting, scraping, and preparing food or materials. Flint was commonly used because it could be shaped into sharp edges.
• Flint Arrowhead: A replica of an arrowhead used in hunting, demonstrating the evolution of weaponry and the importance of tools for survival.
• Flint Spearhead: Another key weapon from the Stone Age, used for hunting larger game. This tool exemplifies the ingenuity of early humans in crafting effective weapons.
• Horn Needle: A tool used for sewing or crafting. Early humans fashioned needles from materials like bone or horn, which were essential for creating clothing and other goods.
• Stone Age Display Drape: A large, informative display piece to help visualise life in the Stone Age, perfect for classrooms or displays.
• Small Stonehenge Model: A miniature replica of the iconic Stonehenge, reflecting the mystery and achievements of the Neolithic period. Stonehenge continues to fascinate with its ancient, ceremonial significance.
• Child's Leather Shoes: A representation of early footwear made from animal hide, showing how Stone Age people protected their feet.
• Mammoth Tooth Pendant: A decorative piece made from mammoth tooth, likely used as jewellery or a cultural symbol. This item connects children to the creatures of the past and their use in early human adornment.
• Flint Axe: A tool used for chopping and preparing materials. Flint axes were essential in early agriculture, hunting, and woodworking.
• Boar’s Tusk Necklace: A necklace made from boar tusks, symbolising early humans' use of animals for adornment and protection, possibly also a symbol of status.
• Natural Cow Horn: A multi-purpose item used by early humans, often for tools, containers, or as a horn for signaling. This artefact connects to the resourcefulness of the time.
• Medium Haematite: A natural stone that could have been used for making pigments or tools, reflecting early humans' use of minerals in daily life.
• 2 x Scallop Shells: Likely used as jewellery, tools, or for trade. The use of shells for decorative and practical purposes shows early human creativity and trade practices.

Educational Benefits:

• Hands-On Learning: This box enables students to physically interact with replica artefacts, bringing prehistoric history to life and helping them connect with the past in a meaningful way.
• Enhanced Understanding: By examining tools, clothing, and food-related items, children can better understand how Stone Age people survived, adapted, and thrived.
• Creative Exploration: The various items, such as the toy bison, flint tools, and jewellery, can inspire storytelling and imaginative play. Students can create their own narratives based on what they learn about early human life.
• Cultural Insights: The artefacts offer insights into early human culture, including beliefs, daily activities, and the natural world, while sparking discussions about the transition from hunting and gathering to settled agricultural life.

Ideal for:

• History Lessons: Teachers can use the artefacts in KS1 and KS2 history lessons to illustrate the Stone Age, bringing the topic to life through physical interaction with real-world items.
• Classroom Displays and Projects: The variety of items makes this box perfect for enhancing displays or creating projects about prehistoric times, allowing students to explore and present their findings creatively.

Please Note: Contents may vary depending on availability.  

The Stone Age Inspire Box is an excellent resource for teachers and students looking to explore prehistoric life through tangible artefacts. Whether used in the classroom, for home learning, or as part of a project, this box offers an engaging and comprehensive way to study the Stone Age and its people.