This is a PPT I created a couple of years ago, which gives an introduction and some basic info about what Shrovetide is (a game played in Ashbourne, Derbyshire). I used this with a year 2 class, this could easily be used or adapted for use with another age group. A brief history of the game and a timeline of historical events happening at Ashbourne. A blank timeline at the end which could be used for ordering the events and discussion.

I made these fact sheets about Chinese New Year while on teaching placement in a year 2 class (could be used higher up the school also). The idea was for the children to look at the examples then create their own factsheets using the templates given (included), using some of the info/books/internet research. There are templates for different levels e.g. top ability has more space to fill, lower ability has less space and more is already completed for them. Factsheets created were about China and Chinese New Year. The children really enjoyed this activity. The factsheets could also be used as display.