About Portals to the past
Portals to the Past: Bringing History to Life
Portals to the Past is a company that offers exciting, immersive, and inspiring history workshops for schools. The workshops are presented by a charismatic team of “performing historians” who have a deep-rooted passion for their subject. The company’s mission is to bring history to life and make it accessible and engaging for students of all ages.
The team at Portals to the Past believes that history is not just about dates, facts, and figures. It’s about people, stories, and experiences. That’s why they use drama, storytelling, role-play, and other interactive techniques to transport students back in time and help them experience what life was like in different periods of history.
The workshops cover a wide range of historical topics from ancient civilizations such as Egypt or Greece through medieval times up until modern-day events like World War II or the Cold War. Each workshop is tailored to suit the age group of the students involved so that they can get the most out of it.
One thing that sets Portals to the Past apart from other companies offering similar services is their attention to detail when it comes to historical accuracy. The team works hard researching each topic thoroughly so that they can provide accurate information while still making it fun and engaging for students.
Another unique aspect of Portals to the Past's approach is their focus on character development. By encouraging students' creativity through role-play activities where they take on different roles such as soldiers or peasants during certain periods in history; this helps them understand how people lived during those times better.
Portals To The Past has been providing these services since 2005 with an excellent track record in delivering high-quality educational experiences for schools across England & Wales.
In addition, Portals To The Past also offers online resources such as lesson plans which teachers can use before or after attending one of their workshops; this ensures continuity between classroom learning & practical application.
The company has received numerous accolades for its work, including the prestigious “Best Educational Workshop Provider” award at the Education Resources Awards in 2019.
Portals to the Past is committed to making history accessible and engaging for all students. They believe that by bringing history to life, they can help students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and inspire them to become lifelong learners. If you're looking for an exciting and immersive way to teach history, look no further than Portals To The Past!