Museum of the
Mercian Regiment

Education Resources

Educational Resources for Everyone

Below are a variety of educational resources that can be used both inside and outside of the classroom. All of the activities are influenced by local men of the Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment), The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) and The Mercian Regiment. 

Gallery Trails

Print out your own gallery trail before your visit to make your visit to the museum extra fun. The young trail is aimed at 4-7 year olds and the older trail is aimed at 8-12 year olds. 

Young Trail

Older Trail

SEND and Accessibility

We are committed that everyone should be able to access our galleries. Please feel free to print out and use the resources below to help you prepare and enjoy your visit to our galleries. 

Picture/Symbol Cards for PECS board

Gallery Story

SEND Trail

Crafts

Colouring in Sheets

 

Private Derby Make

Make the Mercian Regiment’s mascot, Private Derby, at home out of wool and felt!

School Powerpoints

Aimed at KS1 pupils, this PowerPoint explores the meaning of remembrance, its symbolism, and why soldiers are remembered.