The children involved in the performance will have an opportunity to -

Learn what life was like for many families during World War Two.

Handle some original artefacts from WW2.

Appreciate the dilemmas of wartime.

Compare and contrast their own situations with children from the past.

LISTEN to short sound clips posing further thought.

Develop a more specific vocabulary based on WW2.

Be interviewed by a 'terribly nice man' from the BBC.

Consider what to pack for evacuation.

Learn to DANCE the Palais Glide.

Understand the feelings and emotions of leaving home.

Look at genuine artefacts from the war years and pose their own questions - or answer Harry's!

Learn a simple rhyme to remember the dates of the war years.

Take part in a role play situation or talking partner experience.

Learn a morale boosting song of the time with actions.

Take part in a quiz based on prices or rationing.

Undertake a simple Home Guard drill session with NO WEAPONS!

Blow an ARP whistle and turn a rattle.

Understand the vital role of women in the war -especially mothers.

Link the diet of the war years to healthy eating today.

Appreciate that war affects families all over the world and that we must learn to understand and communicate with each other more to make the world a safer place.