The Ancient Egyptians Experience Day
The story of Ancient Egypt is vast, complex, and endlessly fascinating. Few facts illustrate this better than the realisation that Cleopatra VII lived closer to the present day than to the building of the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
For centuries, this ancient civilisation has captured imaginations — from its monumental architecture and powerful rulers to its rich belief system and everyday life along the Nile.
In our Ancient Egyptians Experience Day, pupils are guided through this remarkable period by Edward, a passionate Egyptologist who helps them make sense of thousands of years of history in a way that is meaningful, memorable, and accessible for KS2 learners.
Rather than focusing on isolated facts, the day gives pupils a clear sense of scale, chronology, and significance. Children explore where key rulers, monuments, and developments fit within the wider story of Ancient Egypt, helping them understand how the civilisation changed — and endured — over time.
Through guided discussion and role-play, pupils encounter the people behind the pyramids: builders, scribes, priests, and pharaohs. They also explore the gods and goddesses that shaped Egyptian belief, learning how religion influenced daily life, death, and the afterlife.
Throughout the day, learning is reinforced through practical challenges and hands-on activities, allowing pupils to apply what they have discovered in an active, engaging way.
"The interactions with children and the engaging activities for all aspects of the day were great.
We are really happy."
Gemma - Teacher
What activities are included?
Our Ancient Egyptians Experience Day is a full-day, immersive workshop combining role-play, discussion, practical challenges, and object-based learning.
Activities typically include:
Historical role-play
Meeting people from across Ancient Egyptian society through guided storytelling, bringing everyday life and major achievements into focus.Timeline of Ancient Egypt
Exploring the vast span of Egyptian history and placing key rulers, monuments, and events within a clear chronological framework.Pyramid building challenge
Working as a team to solve problems and construct a pyramid, while learning how and why these monumental structures were built.Religion and belief
Discovering the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt and exploring the myths and beliefs that shaped Egyptian culture.Artefacts and objects
Seeing replica artefacts such as canopic jars, and learning what they reveal about life, death, and belief.Hieroglyphs and writing
Learning how hieroglyphs worked and translating simple messages using Ancient Egyptian symbols.Mummification
Exploring the mummification process and understanding why preservation of the body was so important in Ancient Egyptian belief.
How many children can take part?
Our Ancient Egyptian Experience Day is designed for mainstream KS2 classes, from single-form entry through to four-form entry (approximately 30–120 pupils).
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
a clear hall with enough space for movement-based activities
sufficient staffing to support pupils throughout the day
Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND)
Our experience days are designed to be inclusive, flexible, and engaging.
To ensure all pupils can take part safely, we ask that schools provide the appropriate staffing and any specialist support required for individual needs. As we bring a range of physical props and equipment that are integral to the day, maintaining appropriate supervision is essential.
We have worked successfully with specialist SEND settings and high-needs groups. If your pupils require additional adaptations, we are very happy to discuss this in advance and advise on how we can provide the best possible experience.
What do we need to run the day?
To deliver a high-quality, immersive Stone Age Experience Day, we require:
secure on-site parking
exclusive use of a school hall for the duration of the day
two trestle tables
sufficient staff to remain with pupils throughout the workshop
(These requirements allow us to deliver a safe, structured, and fully interactive full-day experience.)
Why choose Classroom Adventures?
Designed for learning, not just entertainment
Every experience day is carefully structured to support KS2 history objectives, encouraging enquiry, discussion, and critical thinking alongside enjoyment.Immersive, full-day experiences
We don’t deliver short workshops or assemblies. Each visit is a complete day of learning, allowing pupils time to explore ideas in depth and fully engage with the period.Led by costumed historical interpreters
Pupils learn from knowledgeable facilitators who bring history to life through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities — not scripts or performances.Hands-on, object-based learning
Pupils see and handle replica artefacts, tools, weapons, and equipment, helping them make tangible connections with the past.Inclusive and adaptable
Our days are designed to be accessible, with flexibility built in to support a wide range of pupils and school settings.Clear structure and professional delivery
We work alongside school staff, maintaining high standards of behaviour, safety, and safeguarding throughout the day.Experience you can trust
Classroom Adventures’ staff have been delivering educational experience days since 2016, working with schools across the UK to provide high-quality, memorable learning.
Ready to explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt?
Click the button below to send us your enquiry and book your Ancient Egyptians Experience Day. We’ll be happy to discuss dates, group sizes, and how the day supports your KS2 history curriculum.
