Experience the Second World War with Mister Tom
At Chiltern Open Air Museum, we have a range of immersive school learning experiences.
This Goodnight Mister Tom themed day explores the Second World War. Our educational leaders will bring the theme to life with hand-on activities that take place in or around our historic buildings, giving students a unique experience.
Goodnight Mister Tom Day
Our Goodnight Mister Tom school literacy theme day.
Join us at COAM for a literacy focused day, inspired by the beloved book Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian. Based in an original Second World War era Nissen Hut, students will explore themes of wartime Britain through immersive storytelling, creative writing activities, and hands-on experiences that bring the novel’s setting and characters to life. A powerful way to deepen their understanding of history and nurture their love of literature.
Workshops length: 2½ hours
Cost per group of up to 32 students and 6 accompanying adults:
During academic year 2024 to 2025: £475
During academic year 2025 to 2026: £495
Available: February to November
Subject links: English, History, Science
KS2 Key curriculum links: Identify themes and conventions in books, increasing their familiarity with a range of books.
WW2 evacuee experience learning outcomes:
To gain a greater understanding of what life would have been like for child evacuees, living in the countryside during World War II and compare to modern times.
To carry out activities that would have been done by children and adults during the 1940s.
