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Teaching the ancient Maya at home?

Posted on: November 25, 2024 in Uncategorized

Free resources including videos, activities and lesson plans. Here you will find Maya KS2 teaching resources – a whole array of topics with... Read More

Maya Artefacts Activity – New Digital Download

Posted on: September 26, 2024 in Uncategorized

I have created a new digital product which is now available – Maya Artefacts Activity Twenty examples of Maya artefacts that can printed... Read More

Ancient Maya Collapse?

Posted on: May 23, 2024 in Uncategorized

If you are wondering what historical question you could ask the children about the Maya, then a good one to use is: Why... Read More

How is the Maya number system different from ours today?

Posted on: January 4, 2024 in Uncategorized

I am often asked by teachers what are the main differences between the Maya number system and ours and how to teach it... Read More

Morning sounds at the great city of Tikal

Posted on: November 9, 2023 in Uncategorized

Here is a taster of the sounds in the rainforest at the ancient Maya site of Tikal, a delight for the senses! Teachers... Read More

Day of the Dead – Class Activity

Posted on: October 17, 2023 in Uncategorized

Class activity – Why don’t you have your class make their own Day of the Dead kite? Celebrated from the 31st of October... Read More

How do we know about the Maya?

Posted on: September 2, 2023 in Uncategorized

Below is an excerpt from Dr Diane’s book “Teaching the Maya as part of the National Curriculum“, which will be available in the... Read More

World Music Day – 21st June

Posted on: June 21, 2023 in Uncategorized

This annual event is observed on June 21 every year with the aim to celebrate the joy of music. Music was important in ancient Maya... Read More

18th May – International Museum Day

Posted on: May 17, 2023 in Uncategorized

Celebrated annually around the globe International Museum Day is coordinated by ICOM (International Council of Museums). I am often asked by teachers if... Read More

Become a Maya Expert!

Posted on: April 9, 2023 in Uncategorized