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Sulgrave Manor is the perfect place for a creative and connected curriculum day. Ideal for a small group, it is a safe and secure site with wet weather spaces. Teachers can create their own tailored-made day, to be an integral part of their planning for the areas of learning. Pick and choose what you do. Make the transport cost effective! However, for successful learning outcomes it is recommended that there is a higher than normal adult/child ratio.
Here are just a few ideas......
Houses and Homes
Find out about homes in the past. Compare the 16th and 18th century parts of the Manor House with homes to-day. The tour of the house will be tailored to the age of the children.
Visit the Forge and discover where a much poorer family of the time would have lived and worked. Sit quietly and make some splendid drawings of the House. Follow some trails around the garden.
Mathematical Investigation and Understanding
Why not use the Manor's garden for some exciting practical Maths: estimation, counting, measuring, recording, problem solving, challenges and team building.
Practice managing money when shopping in the Gift Shop where there are many suitably priced items and staff are helpful and friendly.
Estimate the number of trees in the Orchard. Now count them to see how close you were. How can you organise your counting to make sure you don't count the same tree twice?
Scientific & Investigation
Carry out a tree survey.
Look for bees, bugs, creepy crawlies, slugs and snails. Understand their importance in the garden. Check out the bug boxes.
Watch the flights of birds or while they look for food.
Talk to our Gardener about the vegetables she grows for the Manor. Why do plants smell? Find out about pollination.
Geographical Understanding
The Manor sits in a delightful village but one that has seen a distinct change in the lives of its inhabitants. Check out the names of houses that recall a distant past and former uses, why did the Village Stores close and who runs the shop now, can you go to work in Banbury or Brackley by bus? Where do the children go to school? Does the milk man still call? Where is everyone during the day?
In the 16th century what happened to farm workers when Lawrence Washington decided to turn the land over to sheep rearing? How far away were the nearest markets and what is the origin of the Welsh Road?
Compare the village with your school locality. Make an 'age' map of the village.
Draw a picture map of the Manor site. Cover it with a grid and practice grid reference skills. 'Bury a treasure' and create clues to find it.
A Visit to the Church
Visit the Church and find the brasses depicting Lawrence Washington's children.
See the church box where stolen goods were kept! Consider the importance of the Church in the community. Are there services every week?
Well being
Plan a visit to the Manor by not using a car!
Enjoy some traditional games on our paddock area where there is lots of space and you can see for miles!
Lie down and be a cloud gazer. Sshh... Listen for traffic noise...there isn't any! Allow time to reflect and remember.
The Arts
What can the portraits of George Washington tell you about the man, the soldier, the President?
Be inspired by our lovely bed hangings to make some stunning designs. Learn how to cross stitch. Take some fab photos.
Draw the Manor House or the forge. Compare the materials used to build them both. Make detailed drawings of flowers. Use rubbings of some of the different textures to create collages.
Understanding English and Communication
Be inspired by the lovely surroundings: the colour, shapes, textures and smells in the garden. Get writing and use those adjectives and adverbs.
Write a newspaper report: Wealthy Northampton trader buys the Manor, Locals in uproar over jobs, The Sheep that eat Men, Magnificent house to be built in Village
Read 'Stars of Fortune' and investigate the story of the young Elizabeth l being hidden at the Manor. Consider the evidence and decide whether it could be a true story.
Describe a visit to the Manor to see your friends Robert and Frances Washington.
Is there a ghost at the Manor?
Collect some unusual words: mullets, quoin, trefoil, corbel, skillet, spit-dog, peel. Find their meanings. Draw pictures to illustrate them.
Write a letter from Amy Washington to her Mother in which she describes her lovely new house or how about trying to persuade Lawrence Washington to give you a job!
Devise a treasure trail with clues around the Manor grounds.
Citizenship
'Sentiments of good will.... will forever radiate'. The Manor has been a symbol of peace and friendship since 1921. Why do you think this was important to those who were involved in the Manor's restoration. Is it still important to-day?
Do you think people take away with them those sentiments?
Why is the American flag flown at the Manor?
These are just a few suggestions and can be adapted for different ages and abilities. Teachers are encouraged to create their own programmes. A pre visit is essential to plan the day. Advice is at hand from the learning team and some sample challenge sheets will be available.
Come and see for yourself!
The charge for this sort of day is £3.50 per child, one free adult with every 6. One hour session with guide £35.00 per 20 children. Please note that the House is only shown with a guide.
Please telephone Thea Young to make an appointment to plan your day.