School Loans Boxes
School Loans Box
Our inspirational collection of over 1000 loan boxes is available for schools in the Berkshire area to borrow for use in the classroom. Object handling allows pupils to use all their senses including touch, sight and smell, often leading to a more memorable experience that supports teachers to deliver the national curriculum in an exciting, interactive way.
Membership options are available or schools can choose to pay per box. Loans are for half a term and the school must collect and return the boxes at agreed times. (Follow the links below for more information or to contact our Education team.)
Click ‘See related objects’ to browse all the boxes. The box number indicates the broad theme: A is Art; AH is Ancient History, including Romans and Egyptians; B is Botany; D is Design; DF is Dyed Fabrics and E is Embroidery; G is Global; H is History, from medieval to modern; M, N and P are Craft, Needlework and Pottery; PH is Prehistory, covering human life from Stone Age to Bronze Age; S is Science and Technology; X is Geology, including fossils; and Z is Zoology, including insects.
There can be overlap in content between themes, so you can use ‘Search within results’ to find suitable boxes by entering a single word, such as ‘Tudors’. If you are a qualifying teacher, note down the box numbers which can be found at the bottom of each record, then send your request list to our Education team using the form on our main website (link below).
See related topic: School Loans History
Teachers: follow this link for further details or to request boxes on the Reading Museum website