Mini Museum Explorers: My Home, Your Home, Manor Home

<p><strong>Course 1: My Home, Your Home, Manor Home</strong></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This autumn, little explorers will discover what makes a house a home through stories, creative play, building activities and sensory exploration inspired by the historic Headstone Manor. Together we&#039;ll compare homes past and present, meet the people who once lived here and create our own miniature manor houses.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Themes include:</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• What is a home?</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Families then and now</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Big houses and little houses</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Exploring Headstone Manor</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Come and discover the stories hidden inside one of Harrow&#039;s oldest homes.</span></span></p>

<p><strong>Course 2: Around the Moat</strong></p>

<p>Splash into history this autumn as we explore one of Headstone Manor&#039;s most fascinating features – its moat. Through water play, storytelling, nature discovery and creative activities, children will investigate who lives in and around the moat, build mini bridges, explore habitats and set off on their own moat adventures. Designed especially for toddlers and preschoolers, these sessions encourage curiosity, imagination and confidence while introducing children to the unique history and wildlife of Headstone Manor.</p>

<p>Themes include:</p>

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<p>Creatures of the moat</p>
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<p>Building mini bridges</p>
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<p>Moat adventures Perfect for children aged 2–5 and their grown-ups.</p>
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<p>Discover the wildlife, stories and secrets hidden around Headstone Manor&#039;s historic moat!</p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Perfect for children aged 2–5 and their grown-ups.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please see some important information below ahead of your visit. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>Arrival & location:</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please aim to arrive <strong>5-10 minutes prior</strong> to the scheduled start time of your workshop. Upon arrival, make your way directly to the <strong>Great Hall</strong>/<strong>Granary building</strong>, where your workshop will be held.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please note that if you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, kindly inform us in advance to ensure your spot is secured. <strong>We can’t guarantee admission if you’re more than 15-minutes late without notice. </strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Arrive at your booked workshop time, we can’t always accommodate people in other workshops.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">As a heads-up, some of the sessions have outside elements, so dress accordingly! </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">Deborah Herald is brilliant local artist and a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader, with over six years’ experience of delivering educational sessions with various Forest School, outdoor learning and preschool settings in London. She has delivered great workshops for families over the years at the museum. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>What to bring:</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Materials are all provided for this workshop! We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please dress in appropriate clothing (or bring an apron), some of <strong>the workshops will get messy</strong>! </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>Facilities:</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During your visit, our Moat Café and Visitor Centre will be open from 10am to 4pm.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Restroom facilities and a baby changing station are available in the Granary Building where the workshop is located.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">During your visit, and if you have any accessibility requirements, please don&#039;t hesitate to inform us in advance so we can make suitable arrangements. Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:education@headstonemanor.org" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">education@headstonemanor.org</a> to discuss your needs further or find accessibility resources here.</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>Let’s Stay Friends:</strong><br />
There&#039;s so much to explore, learn, and have fun at Headstone Manor & Museum. Stay updated on our <a href="https://headstonemanor.org/whats-on/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">future events here</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Your contacts: The facilitator will be Deborah Herald, and your Headstone Manor & Museum contact will be Sara Sarf</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong>Any Further Questions?</strong><br />
Should you have any inquiries leading up to your visit or accessibility needs, please feel free to reach out to Sara at <a href="mailto:education@headstonemanor.org" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">education@headstonemanor.org</a>.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri&#34;,sans-serif">We look forward to welcoming you to Headstone Manor & Museum.</span></span></p>

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