Exploring the Past... Coal Mining.

Rainbows have had another historical object to explore this week; a miners lamp. They identified that it was made from metal and glass and we talked about how it was much safer than using a candle on their helmet. They have been using the words "A long time ago" and "the past" to help us explain about history.

The Rainbows were very interested in the topic of mining, which of course is so important within our community. They looked at some photos of coal mining and talked about the process including the use of pit ponies and how children had to help in the mine!

​Some of the children did some independent writing about the miners lamp and mining as they found it very interesting.