Stone Age Bargain Box

The Stone Age Bargain Box offers a captivating and educational collection of artefacts that provide a window into the past, helping children explore life during the prehistoric Stone Age. This period, when early humans first crafted tools and weapons from stone, marks a significant chapter in human history. The artefacts in this box allow students to connect with the tools and materials that early humans used in their daily lives, gaining insight into their survival strategies and cultural practices.

The Stone Age Bargain Box Includes:

• Birch Bark Pot: A replica of a simple container that early humans might have used for storing food, water, or tools. Birch bark was a common material used for its flexibility and strength in early tool-making and crafts.
• Flint Arrowhead: A small, sharp stone tool used for hunting. Flint was commonly used by early humans to create arrowheads and other weapons, as it can be easily shaped and holds a sharp edge.
• Scraper: A tool made from flint or bone, used to scrape hides, wood, or other materials. Scrapers were essential for many daily tasks, such as preparing animal skins for clothing or shelters.
• Spear Head: A replica spearhead made from flint or bone, used in hunting. This artefact demonstrates the advancement of early humans in hunting technology and their ability to craft tools for survival.
• Bone Needle: Early humans used bone needles for sewing hides or making clothing. This tool shows the importance of clothing and shelter in the lives of Stone Age people.
• Scallop Shells: These could have been used as tools, jewellery, or for trade. The use of shells as ornaments or currency shows early humans' engagement with symbolic or decorative items.
• Boar's Tooth: Likely used as a form of jewellery or an ornament, this boar's tooth represents the close relationship between early humans and the animals they hunted for food, tools, and materials.
• Mammoth Tooth Pendants: Mammoth teeth were often used as decorative items, indicating the significance of these animals in the lives of prehistoric people. The pendant represents the early use of natural materials for adornment.

Educational Benefits:

• Hands-On Exploration: By handling these realistic artefacts, students gain a tactile connection to the past, helping them understand how early humans lived and the tools they used.
• Visual Learning: The physical nature of these objects encourages visual and kinesthetic learning. Students can better comprehend the evolution of tools and how they were made and used.
• Inspiration for Storytelling: The box can inspire students to imagine what daily life was like during the Stone Age, encouraging creative thinking and storytelling based on real-world artefacts.
• Historical Context: The artefacts allow children to explore key themes of survival, innovation, and culture during the Stone Age. They provide tangible evidence of early human ingenuity and the development of skills such as hunting, tool-making, and crafting.
• Engagement with Prehistoric Culture: Learning about the tools, jewellery, and items used by Stone Age people gives students a deeper appreciation of the past and how early humans adapted to their environment.

Ideal for:

• KS1 and KS2 students: This box is suitable for children in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing an immersive way to learn about early human history and archaeology.
• Interactive History Lessons: Teachers can use the artefacts in classroom activities, such as archaeological digs, role-playing, and hands-on exploration.
• Individual or Group Work: Students can examine the items individually or in groups, allowing for collaborative learning and discussions about the function and significance of each artefact.
• Home Learning and Projects: The kit can also be used for homework assignments, where students explore and present their findings about the Stone Age.

Please Note: Content may vary: The specific artefacts included may vary depending on availability, but each box will contain a range of items that help to tell the story of the Stone Age.

The Stone Age Bargain Box is an excellent resource to bring history to life in the classroom. By engaging students with replicas of tools, jewellery, and other artefacts from the Stone Age, it fosters a deeper understanding of prehistoric life and the creative ways early humans used available resources. Perfect for history lessons, this box sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and helps children connect with the past in a meaningful way.