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Boneshaker Storytelling

EYFS

45-minute facilitated session

Cost: £130 per class (up to 32 pupils)

Learn about bicycles through our interactive story about the ‘boneshaker’ bicycle. This interactive and fun session is based on the first bicycle produced in Coventry, and its pioneer Mr Rowley Turner. Pupils will join in with the storytelling, through object handling, action songs and dressing up.

Teacher note:

 

Curriculum Links Learning Outcomes
Communication and Language
  • Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their understanding
  • Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions
  • Increased vocabulary through storytelling content
  • Actively listening with stories
  • Language set in context through roleplay and action songs
Understanding the World
  • Visiting the museum to understand the historical context of the city pupils live in
  • Meeting with museum staff and the roles they have in the museum
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • Be confident to try new activities and show independence
  • Work and play cooperatively and take turns with others

To book, please complete an Enquiry Form that will be processed by our team. For enquiries, please email ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk or call 02476237521.

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Travel Bursary Scheme

Does your school have more than 20% pupil premium children? Make learning outside of the classroom more accessible with our travel bursary scheme, funded through Arts Council England and the Department of Education.

If so, you could qualify for a travel bursary of up to £250 per visit*, to support the costs of transport when visiting the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and Coventry Transport Museum with your pupils.

How to qualify:

  • The travel bursary only applies to schools who book two learning sessions with us for the same group of pupils.
  • This could include booking two sessions to take part at either the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum or Coventry Transport Museum, or combined across the two museums.
  • Your school must have more than 20% of your children qualifying for pupil premium.
  • Our school bookings team can advise you on how to do a two-session visit across our museums and what options you have. Contact them directly: ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk or call: 02476237521
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