Stone Age Value Box

The Stone Age Value Box offers a collection of artefacts that allow children to experience and understand the tools, materials, and objects used by early humans during the Stone Age. This selection is ideal for helping students grasp how people lived in prehistoric times, focusing on their use of stone, bone, and natural materials for survival, craftsmanship, and adornment.

The Stone Age Value Box Includes:

• Wooden Pot with Skin Lid: A handcrafted pot made from wood with a skin lid, representing the type of containers Stone Age people might have used for storing food or liquids. This item illustrates the resourcefulness of early humans in using natural materials.
• Children’s Leather Shoes: A replica of footwear made from animal hide, offering a glimpse into the clothing and protection methods used by early humans, particularly for children.
• Neolithic Bowl: A bowl made of stone or pottery, which was likely used for eating, drinking, or preparing food. It reflects the Neolithic period’s advancements in pottery and everyday life.
• Horn Needle: A tool used for sewing or crafting, made from horn. This item demonstrates early human ingenuity in creating tools for everyday tasks, such as clothing and shelter.
• Mammoth Tooth Pendant: A piece of jewellery made from a mammoth tooth, symbolising the cultural and decorative practices of early humans. It also connects children to the prehistoric creatures that lived alongside early humans.
• Stone Age Display Drape: A display drape that helps create a visual representation of the Stone Age, ideal for classroom settings to enhance displays or teaching materials.
• Flint Hand Tool: A tool made from flint, used for cutting, scraping, and other tasks. Flint tools were essential for survival during the Stone Age and show the technological advancement of early humans.
• Flint Arrowhead: A sharp, flint arrowhead used for hunting, representing the key tools used by early humans for obtaining food and defending themselves.
• Boar’s Tusk Pendant: A pendant made from a boar’s tusk, which could have been worn as jewellery or used as a symbol of status or protection.

Educational Benefits:

• Hands-On Learning: The artefacts in this box allow students to physically engage with objects that reflect daily life in the Stone Age, making history come alive.
• Enhanced Understanding: These items help children understand how early humans lived, worked, and adapted to their environment. They offer insights into survival, culture, and innovation during the Stone Age.
• Creative Exploration: The collection inspires creative projects, storytelling, and imaginative play. Children can use these items to create their own interpretations of Stone Age life.
• Historical Context: The artefacts offer a tangible connection to the past, allowing children to explore the role of tools, clothing, and cultural symbols in early human societies.

Ideal for:

• KS1 and KS2 Students: This box is perfect for students at both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing an engaging and educational experience across different age groups.
• History Lessons: Teachers can incorporate these artefacts into history lessons to enrich the learning experience and bring the Stone Age to life.
• Classroom Displays and Projects: The artefacts are ideal for enhancing displays or creating Stone Age-themed projects, allowing students to explore and present their findings creatively.

Please Note: Content may vary: The contents of the Stone Age Value Box may vary slightly depending on availability, but each box will contain a selection of high-quality replica artefacts that help illustrate the Stone Age period.

The Stone Age Value Box is a comprehensive and affordable resource for studying prehistoric life. It helps foster an understanding of the Stone Age and encourages students to engage with history in a hands-on, interactive way.