Key Stage 1

Once again, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has been accredited with the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning for placing "learning at the heart of its work, delivering exceptional, audience-centred experiences that connect young people with Shakespeare’s life, works and world."

Our mix of Key Stage 1 history and storytelling workshops are designed to introduce children to William Shakespeare and some of his magical stories in fun, engaging and memorable ways.

All of our Key Stage 1 workshops are curriculum-based and focus on William Shakespeare as a highly significant individual from the past, as well as the times in which he lived and worked.

Our award-winning, action-packed workshops have been created by experts at delivering education to young children and take place in the beautiful surroundings of Mary Arden's Farm, the family home of Shakespeare's mother.

Download our 'What to Expect' visual guide to Mary Arden's Farm, the dedicated space for primary learning workshops.

Can’t come to us? We also offer history or storytelling workshops for schools within an hour's drive of Stratford-upon-Avon. Contact us at [email protected] to find out more.

Alternatively you can access a large selection of free, downloadable resources to use in the classroom via our Shakespeare Week website: www.shakespeareweek.org.uk.

The Sandford Award judges said:

"The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust places learning at the heart of its work, delivering exceptional, audience-centred experiences that connect young people with Shakespeare’s life, works and world. At Mary Arden’s Farm, engaging, multisensory workshops inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence, enriching children's understanding of Shakespeare while fostering a desire to discover more about his life and legacy. Programmes are delivered by a team of expert practitioners who bring enthusiasm, knowledge and creativity to their teaching, making Shakespeare accessible, relevant and enjoyable for learners of all ages. Through impactful onsite programmes and flagship national initiatives such as Shakespeare Week, the Trust continues to inspire tens of thousands of children and young people each year demonstrating excellence in heritage learning, audience engagement and educational outreach."