Welcome to the Carnival Learning Resource!
Fiesta or fete, hooley or jamboree - all over the world people have times when they come together to party... and the biggest party of them all is CARNIVAL!
Using colourful illustrations and photographs along with lively descriptions, this cross-curricular resource explores the rich history and traditions behind the much loved annual festivities.
The resource takes you through the story of Carnival, with its roots in slavery and Caribbean culture, right through to what it is like to perform in a Carnival today.
All material in this resource has been taken from the book Carnival by Ayo Jones & Rhian Kempadoo-Millar.
An introduction to the Carnival Learning Resource, written by Dr. Geraldine Connor. Read more
Learn about the islands that make up the Caribbean. Read more
Learn about why there is such a mixture of culture in the Caribbean. Read more
Learn about the experiences of enslaved people on the plantations in the Caribbean. Read more
Learn about Camboulay and Mardi Gras Carnival. Read more
Learn about how costumes are made for Carnival and what it is like to work in a mas camp. Read more
Read poetry describing traditional mas characters. Read more
Find out more about some of the different elements that make up Carnival. Read more
Hear about what it's like during the Carnival parade. Read more
Take the quiz as you read through the resource and check your answers here! Read more
Find lesson plans and other resources to help you teach a lesson about Carnival. Read more