Viking Value Box

Step into the world of the Vikings with the Viking Value Box, a collection of exciting replica artefacts that provide a hands-on way to explore Viking history and culture. This carefully selected assortment of items represents the daily life, craftsmanship, and beliefs of the Vikings, making it an ideal resource for engaging students in their studies of the Viking Age.

The Viking Value Box Includes:

• Child’s Drinking Horn: A small drinking horn used by Viking children, offering a glimpse into the everyday items of the period.
• Carved Bone Comb: A bone comb, reflecting Viking grooming practices and their expertise in crafting personal items from natural materials.
• Mini Viking Helmet: A small replica Viking helmet, allowing students to connect with Viking warriors and their iconic battle gear.
• Ear Pick: A bone ear pick, showcasing personal care items used by the Vikings for hygiene.
• Bone Tooth Pick: A bone toothpick, another example of Viking grooming tools that offer insight into their daily routines.
• Leather Bracelet: A leather bracelet, demonstrating Viking craftsmanship and the use of animal hides for fashion and function.
• Wooden Longboat: A wooden longboat model, representing the advanced shipbuilding skills of the Vikings that enabled their explorations and raids.
• 2 x Viking Coins: Replica Viking coins, reflecting Viking trade practices and their economy, as well as their interactions with other cultures.
• Viking Brooch: A Viking brooch, often used to fasten clothing, showcasing the decorative and functional aspects of Viking jewellery.
• Viking Bone Cross: A bone cross, representing the blend of Viking paganism and early Christian influences during the Viking Age.
• Horn Needle: A horn needle, used by Vikings for sewing or crafting, demonstrating their skills in textiles and leatherworking.
• Thor's Hammer: A Thor’s Hammer amulet, symbolising the Viking gods and the importance of Norse mythology in Viking culture.
• Firestarter: A firestarter, essential for survival, showing how Vikings created fire in their everyday lives.
• Resin Figurine: A small resin figurine representing a Viking god, warrior, or animal, connecting students to Viking mythology and artistry.
• Bone Dice x 2: A pair of bone dice, offering a glimpse into Viking leisure activities and the role of games in their culture.

Educational Benefits:

• Interactive Learning: Students can physically engage with the replica artefacts, providing a deeper understanding of Viking life through hands-on experiences.
• Historical Insight: The items cover various aspects of Viking culture, from their craftsmanship and beliefs to their everyday tools and leisure activities.
• Creative Exploration: With artefacts such as the Viking longboat, Thor’s Hammer, and Viking brooch, students can delve into Viking mythology and stories, inspiring creative projects and storytelling.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: This box not only supports history lessons but also encourages creativity and craftsmanship, making it ideal for both history and art lessons.

Ideal For:

• KS2 and KS3 Students: Perfect for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students studying the Vikings, offering a tangible way to explore Viking culture.
• Classroom Displays: The variety of items makes this box a great addition to classroom displays or projects about the Viking Age.
• History Projects: Students can use these artefacts to enhance their Viking-themed projects or presentations, bringing history to life.

Please Note: Contents May Vary: The contents of the Viking Value Box may vary slightly depending on availability, but each box will include a carefully selected range of Viking artefacts.

The Viking Value Box offers a practical and engaging way for students to step into the Viking Age, exploring the tools, customs, and beliefs of this fascinating period through hands-on learning.