Preschool history resources

This is a great activity for primary and younger secondary students studying Ancient Egypt! They have the opportunity to create their own symbolic language and then have their friends translate their new invented alphabet! Students love this activity because it’s challenging and fun. This set includes: *1 handout explaining the history of hieroglyphics to read through as a class *1 worksheet for students to fill in with their own pictorial alphabet *1 worksheet for students to write out sentences using their new language which they can then have friends translate I hope you enjoy them

This is the perfect ready to print cut and paste activity. It features 12 common Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and their corresponding descriptions. The larger size cards can be used as a fun starter activity at students’ desks, be individual flashcards or even classroom displays. The smaller worksheet is an individual cut and paste activity for students to complete in their books. This includes: 12 Egyptian God Cards 12 Egyptian Descriptions 1 Cut and Paste Worksheet 1 Answer Key I hope you enjoy them.

A class set of drama roles for acting out different scenarios. You could warm-up by playing Upstairs/Downstairs or use it at the end of a topic to show the day in the life of a Roman. I used these as a drama activity and took the children outside where they walked, talked and ate like their Roman. They even chose names!

An information sheet for primary teachers about the events leading up to the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 and what happened to ensure peace continued after the end of World War I.

An assembly for primary schools to help pupils understand what led up to the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I. Includes a plan for the assembly, timeline cards highlighting key events in 1918 and 1919 and a helpsheet for teachers with key information about the Armistice.

KS1 Topical - Crown the Queen Interactive Game This is a fun topical game in which pupils must adjust the angle and power with which the crown is thrown so that it lands on the Queen’s head. This is a great game to play during royal events as an opener to spark discussion.

KS1 Topical - Design the Royal Carriage Interactive Game This is a fun topical game in which pupils design their own royal carriage. Once they are happy with their design, they can hit play and watch it roll off to a royal event. This is a great game to play during royal events as an opener to spark discussion.

KS1 Topical - Decorate the Royal Nursery Interactive Game This is a fun topical game in which pupils decorate the nursery of a new royal baby. This is a great game to play during royal events as an opener to spark discussion.

KS1 History - About Queen Elizabeth II - Comprehension Text and Question Worksheet This resource contains text exploring the life of Queen Elizabeth II with colourful illustrations, supported by a series of comprehension questions. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. This is a great resource for assessing pupils’ understanding of the topic.

KS1 History - Kings, Queens and Rulers Interactive Information Book - Reading Level B This is an interactive information book about Queen Elizabeth II. This text is pitched at reading level B, designed for pupils who are comfortable reading more text and complex sentences independently. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS1 History - About Queen Elizabeth II - Comprehension Text and Question Worksheet This resource contains text exploring the life of Queen Elizabeth II with colourful illustrations, supported by a series of comprehension questions. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently with full audio support. This is a great resource for assessing pupils’ understanding of the topic.

KS1 History - Kings, Queens and Rulers Create Stamps Interactive Activity This is an interactive activity for pupils to create their own stamps and stamp collection based on kings, queens and rulers throughout history. Pupils select from a number of different rulers, read the information about them and then add them to their collection. Encourage pupils to create their stamp collection based on commonalities between the rulers. For example, challenge pupils to create a stamp collection of the rulers who came to power at a young age.

KS1 History - About Queen Elizabeth II Interactive Information Book - Reading Level C and Comprehension Questions This is an interactive comprehension book about Queen Elizabeth II. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. A comprehension question is included on each page to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS1 History - About Queen Elizabeth II Interactive Information Book - Reading Level A This is an interactive information book about Queen Elizabeth II. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently with full audio support. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

Story Introduction Planner Interactive Tool

A set of resources for primary school teachers which can be used to develop pupils understanding of the Armistice which resulted in the end of World War I. It includes a series of lesson plans which will help primary pupils understand the events leading up to, on and after the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918, the events which take place on Armistice Day today and the emotions experienced by people following the news of the Armistice in 1918. There is also a helpsheet for teachers which outlines the key information needed to teach the series of lessons. Ideal for schools looking for ideas for activities in the lead up to Remembrance Day.

KS1 Literacy - Pirate Character Builder Interactive Activity This interactive activity allows pupils to generate characters for pirate stories by choosing figure, facial expression, clothes and special pirate features. This would be ideal to model writing a whole-class story and descriptions of characters.

KS1 Literacy - Interactive Writing Template - About Pirates This is an interactive template for writing about pirates, suitable for both fiction and non-fiction tasks. The interactive has various page layouts, plus preloaded images to illustrate the pages. Different page layout options are a useful feature for pupil differentiation to encourage higher-ability pupils to extend the length of their work. This is a great activity for pupils to work on independently to practise writing.

KS1/KS2 Literacy - Toys - Information Worksheet This worksheet contains images of different toys with a blank space underneath for pupils to record the information they know about each toy. This is a great resource to use as the basis for a writing task. Pupils can expand on the notes they have taken for toys by developing it into an information booklet.

KS1 Literacy - A Sailors Life is NOT for me! Information Sheet This information sheet offers background information about the life of a sailor in the 16th century, including recruitment, living conditions and punishment for crimes. This information is useful as inspiration for pupils’ own stories about pirates.

KS1 Literacy - Pirate Information Book - Reading Level A This is an information book containing with text and images about pirates. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This resource is useful for writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the story or write their own versions.

KS1 Literacy - Toys - Interactive Index Cards Activity This activity supports reading for the purpose of data handling. Pupils are provided with information on a series of toys, and are tasked with finding the key pieces of information to create index cards. The cards can then be sorted onto a Venn diagram. This is a great resource for practising data handling and exploring how information can be categorised.

KS1/KS2 Literacy - Toys Interactive Information Book This interactive has full audio support, minimal direct speech and shorter sentences, as well as colourful illustrations. This is a great resource for whole-class reading or individual practice.

KS1 Literacy - Pirates Interactive Information Book - Reading Level A This is an interactive information book about pirates. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently. This interactive has full audio support, minimal direct speech and shorter sentences. This is a great resource for whole class reading or individual practice.

KS1 Literacy - About Pirates Writing Frame Worksheet - KS1 This worksheet consists of a storyboard for pirates, however there is no text or dialogue. Pupils are tasked with writing the story, using the images as prompts. Encourage pupils to explore adding description and dialogue, as they describe pirates in their own words. This is a great exercise for pupils to work on independently or in small groups. It can also form the basis for writing a longer piece of text.

KS1 Literacy - Pirates Wanted Poster Template This is a short writing task for pupils to practise their descriptive writing. Pupils are tasked with creating a wanted poster for a notorious pirate, ideally one of the characters in pupils’ own stories. The focus is on exploring character description, adjectives and adverbs to bring their characters to life.

KS1 Literacy - Newspaper Templates - Journalistic Writing There are two blank newspaper templates based on pirates, with some headlines as writing prompts. Pupils can use these templates to write their own news reports on what they think happened. This is a great activity to develop pupils creative skills, as well as their ability to structure writing and include reported speech.

KS1 Literacy - Story Starter ‘Back in Time’ - Pirates This story starter sets up a classic time-travel plot. The adventure begins on a beach and carries the plot to the point at which three modern-day children go back in time to the golden age of piracy, finding themselves hiding in a pirate cave. It is best when this story is read aloud, followed by a group- or class-writing task to carry the story forward, before an independent writing task.

KS1 Literacy - Story Starter ‘The Cabin Boy’ - Pirates This is a simple story starter for pupils who are beginning to explore creative writing. After discussing pirate characters and possible story ideas, ask pupils to write their own short story. Pupils can use one or more of the images as prompts for ideas.

KS1 Literacy - Pirates Word and Phrase List This sheet lists pirate-related dialogue, phrases and items, each with a brief definition. This sheet is useful for exploring pirate speech with pupils and as inspiration for a creative writing task.

KS1 Football - World Cup 1966 Newspaper Template This is a blank newspaper template based on England’s historic win at the World Cup in 1966. Pupils can use this template to write their own news report, retelling the event in their own words This is a great activity to develop pupils’ creative skills, as well as their ability to report on historical events.

KS1 Football - Mob Football Newspaper Template This is a blank newspaper template based on the attempt to ban football in the medieval times. Pupils can use this template to write their own news report, retelling the event in their own words This is a great activity to develop pupils’ creative skills, as well as their ability to report on historical events.

KS1 The History of Football - Information Text and Images This resource contains informational text and images about the history of football. This is a detailed text, which is designed to extend more able readers or as a teacher reference. This text can be used to support different tasks or activities. For example, pupils can use this to support an informative writing task about Black History in Britain.

KS1 History of Football - Interactive Writing Template This is an interactive template for writing about the history of football, ideal for producing an information text. The interactive has various page layouts, plus preloaded images to illustrate the pages. These different page layout options allow for differentiation, as higher-ability students can extend their work. This resource is a great activity for pupils to practise their writing, as well as conducting further research on the topic.

KS1 History of Football - Interactive Information Book - Reading Level C and Comprehension Questions This is an interactive comprehension book about the history of football. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. A comprehension question is included on each page to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS1/KS2 History of Football - Design Your Own Football Kit Activity This is a simple design template for pupils to use to design their own flag or football kit, either for an existing team or a fantasy team/country.

KS1 History of Football - Comprehension Text and Question Worksheet This resource contains text exploring the history of football with colourful illustrations, supported by a series of comprehension questions. This text is aimed at reading level B, designed for pupils who are comfortable reading more text and complex sentences independently. This is a great resource for assessing pupils’ understanding of the topic.

KS1 History of Football - Comprehension Text and Question Worksheet This resource contains text exploring the history of football with colourful illustrations, supported by a series of comprehension questions. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. This is a great resource for assessing pupils’ understanding of the topic.

KS1 History of Football - Interactive Information Book - Reading Level B and Comprehension Questions This is an interactive comprehension book about the history of football. This text is pitched at reading level B, designed for pupils who are comfortable reading more text and complex sentences independently. A comprehension question is included on each page to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS1 History of Football - Interactive Information Book - Reading Level A This is an interactive information book about the history of football. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently with full audio support. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS1 History of Football - Comprehension Text and Question Worksheet This resource contains text exploring the history of football with colourful illustrations, supported by a series of comprehension questions. This text is pitched at reading level A, which is designed for pupils who are beginning to read simple sentences and shorter overall text independently with full audio support. This is a great resource for assessing pupils’ understanding of the topic.

KS1 Bonfire Night - Vocabulary Mat A helpful word bank for reference during writing tasks. Use it to encourage pupils to branch out and explore different descriptive words during independent creative writing tasks.