KS2 History Workshop: Second World War
Step back into 1940s Britain as Mr Dilly, performing as both an Air Raid Warden and Home Guard Captain, brings the Home Front vividly to life. This energetic and highly interactive workshop immerses the whole class in re-enactments of the Blitz, lively Home Guard drills, wartime songs, and Glenn Miller dancing. With humour, empathy, and respect, pupils experience the resilience, challenges, and community spirit of Britain during WWII.
“Excellent! The show features all of the best styles of teaching, with the children constantly engaged”
What will the children will experience?
Step into the shoes of an Air Raid Warden during a mock blackout and Blitz re-enactment.
Take part in a lively Home Guard drill march — just like Britain’s citizen soldiers.
Dance along to Glenn Miller and join in morale-boosting wartime songs for everyone.
Discover the emotions of children evacuated during Operation Pied Piper.
Feel the excitement and fear of an air raid through an interactive whole-class re-enactment.
Learn how courage, resilience, and community spirit helped Britain through WWII.
Why chose this workshop?
This workshop is designed to:
Provide a respectful, child-friendly introduction to life in Britain during WWII.
Inspire empathy, curiosity, and understanding of the impact of war on ordinary people.
Support KS2 history curriculum links with interactive, memorable learning.
Workshop Details
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Price: £355 + travel (discounts for multiple bookings across the academic year)
Audience Size: Recommended 60–180 pupils
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Book this Workshop
For further details on Mr Dilly’s KS2 World War Two workshop for primary schools and to check availability:
Email: workshops@mrdilly.com, or fill in the enquiry form below.