Time Travellers Day / Centre Time Capsule
Centre Time Capsule
Children fill a box with drawings, letters and snapshots of life today, then seal it to open at a later date.
How to run it
- Talk about what a time capsule is and why people make them.
- Children write a letter to their future selves and draw pictures of their favourite things.
- Add a group list of popular songs, games and foods this year.
- Seal the box, label it with an opening date and store it safely.
You will need
- shoebox or sturdy container
- paper
- pens and pencils
- envelopes
- tape
Make it easier or harderYounger children can draw and dictate; older children can write predictions about the future.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Reflecting on who they are now helps children build identity and express ideas in writing.
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