This pack contains 5 different sections exploring an aspect of carnival, and each with a craft activity to do.
Download the learning resource packFind out how to use the archive as part of a 'Moving Monsters' topic.
Download the Moving Monsters workshop resourceUse photographs from the archive to develop historical investigation and enquiry skills.
Download the History Workshop ResourceBe inspired to create your own carnival character, whether on paper or brought to life.
Download Creating CharactersResearch the history of the streets and buildings along the carnival route of your town or city.
Download the Local History Research Project resourceFind out what archives are and how you can use the carnival archive to discover more about different times and places.
Download the Looking at Archives resourceUse this kit and images in the archive to elicit memories of carnivals that you have seen or been a part of.
Download the Virtual Reminiscence KitUse this reading guide to help you explore 'After the Dance: a walk through carnival in Jacmel, Haiti'.
Download the Reading GuideSee how one Home Education group explored carnivals and the archive, and how you can too.
Download the Home Education ResourceDiscover how one college made its own carnival costumes.
Download the Carnival Costume Project ResourceThe children are asked to compare and contrast two carnival procession from in 1985 and 2012.
Download Comparing & contrasting the illuminated carnivalA - Z of things you will find at carnival has already been used by primary teachers as a starter activity when teaching.
Download A - Z of things you will find at carnivalThe carnival procession resources gives a range of starter, progression and practical activities which teacher's can use to introduce carnival to young people.
Download the carnival procession resourcesThe Queen Kathleen Learning resource contains an activity task-sheet which gives examples of different ways to use this resource.
Download Queen Kathleen’s Big Day OutThis resource shows the movement of people into and out of Southend Council.
Downoad the Migration Power Point PresentationThe Changing Roles of Women in Carnival look at women's involvement in carnival over the years.
Download Changing roles of Women in CarnivalThe local history film shows places of interest along Southend Carnival route.
Download Historic Places along Southend Carnival route filmDiscover how to embed carnival in your curriculum and explore other school's carnival planning.
This resource includes a power point presentation to guide you through the planning process, case studies and examples of the other school's planning of a carnival unit of work.
Download Embedding Carnival in the Curriculum documentAn introduction to Carribbean carnival performance including music and carnival characters.
Download Carnival PerformanceSimple and creative costume making techniques to bring your carnival project to life.
Download the costume resourceLearn how to make beautiful withy lanterns for winter celebrations and light parades.
Download the Lantern Making Guide