Ancient Mayans

“Incredibly engaging performance, the children were hooked from the start, and remained enthralled throughout”
Yr5 Leader – Springwell Junior School

Welcome to Mr Dilly’s Key Stage 2 Mayan workshop for primary schools! Mr Dilly performs as Balam, High Priest in the city of Tikal guiding the children into the weird and wonderful, sometimes grim and grisly world of the Ancient Mayans! It’s got a lot of heart!


Topics covered include:

  • What types of foods did the Mayans eat and grow?

  • Mayan Gods and the afterlife

  • How do you play the Pok ta Pok Mayan ball game?

  • The Myth of The Hero Twins

  • Why did the Mayans sacrifice people?

  • Mayan life and society

  • What are some famous inventions of the Mayans?


Mayan Workshop Length: 1hr 20 mins approx. Mayan Workshop Price: £355 plus travel (discounts available for multiple bookings across the academic year) Audience size: Recommended 180 maximum/30 minimum. Check out the History Workshops FAQs for more information and Terms and Conditions.

For further details on Mr Dilly’s KS2 Mayans workshop for primary schools and availability, call Mr Dilly now on 07792 867605, email Mr Dilly or fill out the form below: