School Workshops
Captain Morgan and the Maths Monster
Using understanding and knowledge of shape to beat a creature from the deep!
Introduction
You’ve already helped “Captain Morgan” crack The Pirate’s Challenge, so now he’s back with another mystery to solve – what exactly is the monster that’s been attacking the pirate village on Number Island? No-one’s ever seen it (it only comes out at night) – but it’s left plenty of clues in its wake. And by measuring its paw-print, examining its poo and analysing its bite, your pupils will be able to use our unique Shape Sets to create an accurate picture of the beast – and help Captain Morgan devise a cunning plan to defeat it!
This programme is perfect for those schools who have already hosted and enjoyed the day and would like another pirate-themed maths day!
Exploring (according to age): measurements, number investigations, additive and multiplicative reasoning, time, positional language, properties of 2D and 3D shapes, problem solving.
| Year Groups | EYFS – Y6 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Maths |
| Pupil Numbers | Whole-School |
| Duration | One Day |
| Space | School Hall |
Workshop Testimonials
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at As Creatives, Zoe was amazing as Captain Sally Morgan and all the children had so much fun! I have had so much positive feedback from the children and staff saying how much they enjoyed the session and how it was tailored to each class’ needs. We loved having Zoe in both schools and I look forward to booking another workshop with you in the future.”
“We have had a wonderful day with Captain Morgan solving pirate mathematical challenges!”
“The children absolutely loved everything about Captain Morgan and the workshops. They were engaged the whole time and didn’t even realise they were learning!”
Workshop FAQs
How many pupils can take part?
Captain Morgan and the Maths Monster can accommodate up-to 60 pupils per workshop – that’s the whole of a two-form entry school in just one day!
What is the format of the day?
We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of classes you would like to include – and around the specific timings of your school day. In a two-form entry primary school (with all year groups apart from Reception taking part in groups of up-to 60), the timetable might look like this:
09.00 – 09.20: (optional) Whole-school assembly, where your visitor will introduce the day…
09.20 – 10.00: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …
10.00 – 10.40: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …
10.40 – 11.20: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …
11.20 – 11.50: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
LUNCH
1.00 – 1.30: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
1.30 – 2.10: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.10 – 2.50: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.50 – 3.30: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.
Where do you visit?
For workshops of up to 60 pupils we require a large enough space for the activity, such as the school hall or an equivalent sized space.
Can we dress up as pirates?
Yes! lots of the schools we work with choose to do this to really get into the theme of the day.
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The Pirate’s Challenge!
One of our most popular maths workshops – allowing up to 60 pupils at a time to have some piratical fun with numbers and shapes!
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