Help children discover the important role animals played during the First and Second World Wars with this engaging, informative, hands-on KS1 history resource.
Children will learn how horses, donkeys, dogs, pigeons, cats and other animals helped during wartime, from carrying soldiers and supplies to delivering messages, rescuing injured people and providing comfort.
The resource includes simple, child-friendly information about each animal, followed by a practical matching activity where children pair animals with the jobs they carried out. It also offers opportunities for discussion and a meaningful Remembrance Day activity.
Perfect for: KS1 & Lower KS2
Children will:
Discover how animals helped during WW1 and WW2.
Learn about the different jobs animals carried out.
Develop their historical knowledge through practical matching activities.
Understand why we remember animals as well as people on Remembrance Day.
A lovely way to bring history to life, encourage curiosity and help young children understand the important contribution animals made during wartime.
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