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  Stone Age History Day Our children had a fantastic time stepping back in history during our Stone Age Dress-Up Day !  Dressed as Stone Age people, they explored where the Stone Age fits on the historical timeline and discovered just how long ago it was and how vast this time period really was. During the morning, the children became archaeologists as they took part in an archaeological dig , learning about the importance of artefacts and what they can tell us about the lives of Stone Age people. They also examined a range of Stone Age artefacts and discussed what daily life may have been like, as well as how life gradually evolved up until the arrival of the Romans. After break, the children experienced what Stone Age “school” might have been like! They practised hunting techniques, learned about the animals that Stone Age people would have eaten, handled real flint arrowheads and even had a go at archery. In the afternoon, creativity took over as the children learned about...