Granny's Attic

Based on the popular topic 'Granny's Attic', this box provides pupils with original artefacts from 'Granny Lighthouse's' attic. It allows pupils to compare old items with modern ones and is perfect for setting up a lighthouse home corner in your classroom.

It contains 'Granddad Lighthouse's' plate, stationery, postcards of lighthouses, lighthouse flag and a lens.

"really captured their interest ... would take the box beforehand next time" a teacher

Activity sheets show how these items can be used within the classroom and the Museum.

"This box is excellent. Fantastic objects for the children to engage with prior to the visit. The letter from Granny stimulates great imagination." a teacher.

Outcomes

"By exploring places, investigating artefacts and locating them in time, I have developed an awareness of the ways we remember and preserve Scotland's history" SOC 1-02a

"Using what I know about the features of different types of text. I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific purpose" LIT 1-14a