Box 30 Evacuee Suitcase

This box is gives pupils an opportunity to look inside the suitcase of a child about to be evacuated during the Second World War. This is a useful introductory resource as well as supporting learning throughout the study of Wartime Britain. Children can study the objects of a typical evacuee and compare them with what they would take them if they had to be evacuated.

Ideal for use with Key Stage 2, Years 3 and 4

Key learning objectives

• History: To enable pupils to explore what life was like for evacuee children in the second world war by handling artefacts and costumes, and by taking part in group activities.

Links with unit 9 of the QCA scheme of work: What was it like for children in the Second World War?

• Speaking and Listening: To encourage pupils to work effectively as a member of a group, using speaking and listening skills.
• Literacy: To explore life for evacuee children in the Second World War using a number of literary resources.
• Citizenship:To encourage children to consider their rights as children, and to understand the difference between needs wants and rights.

Links to unit 7 of the QCA scheme of work: Children’s rights – human rights

Box contents

• Artefacts include a watch, toy tractor, money, clothing, marbles, teddy bear and books.
• Resources include videos, audio cassettes, books, photos, newspaper cuttings, teacher’s notes and activity suggestions.