WEDG resources are FREE for loan by our members. WE have an extensive range of books (fiction and non-fiction), photo packs, DVD and video packs, games and artefacts. Our resources are updated on a regular basis.
What a teacher wrote:
Fisrt of all I'd like to comment on the service given by your staff - you have been incredibly helpful every step of the way. Your member of staff listened carefully to what I wanted and was able to suggest ideas and offer resources that I wouldn't have thought about. You have been obliging and patient throughout my first "borrowing" - so thanks.
The children were really excited to see the real artefacts and it really helped them understand what life in Uganda might be like for a child.
We looked carefully at the homemade toys (+ read Babu's song) and then they all went off really excited to make their own toys out of "rubbish". We had a great time discussing what they'd made and playing with each others' toys and games. It made them think about how much we throw away and what really makes a good toy.
They were excited to see the school uniforms and feel the materials of the clothes.
Teacher, Year 4, Bridge and Patrixbourne C E Primary School. January 2012
Here are just some of the themes we cover
Individual countries, Fairtrade, sustainability, climate change, cultural stories, transport, religions, food, rights and responsibilities, Citizenship, everyday life
Borrowing from WEDG
What you need to do
- Check your organisation is a member, or contact WEDG to join.
- Contact us and know what country or theme you're studying and for which age group. We can select a cross section of artefacts and resources that will link to your topic/theme. Alternatively, browse our resources below and contact us to reserve items. We need to know your pick up and return dates for the resources.
- Come and collect. We no longer ask for a security deposit cheque. Instead we ask you to sign an agreement that your school will be invoiced for the cost of any missing or irreparably damaged items (minimum £5 replacement cost). Click here for opening times and location.
- Usual loan period is three weeks. This is flexible according to demand.
Available Resources
- Artefact Boxes
- Story Books
- Religions
- Climate Change/Environment/Recycling
- Miscellaneous
- See our Resource Gallery
