History
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Goodnight Mister Tom Writing Ideas
Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian is a children’s historical novel set in England during the Second World War. Not only is reading it an excellent way for children to understand more about life during World War II, it also teaches them about love, trust and resilience. It is recommended for readers who are 10…
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Resource: Christophe’s Story Character Profile Pack
This pack contains everything that is needed to write a character profile about one of the characters from refugee novel Christophe’s Story. The children’s book by Nicki Cornwell tells the story of Christophe, a young refugee from war-torn Rwanda, who is faced with the challenges of a new school, language and life. The Christophe’s Story…
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5 fun ways to learn about ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is a popular history topic in many primary schools. But how do you make teaching this period in history fun and engaging? Below are five fun activities. Mummify a tomato Teach children about the fascinating process of mummification by mummifying a tomato. Follow the steps below to learn what was dine to dead…
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Novels with history links for KS2
When teaching a history topic, I like to introduce a story book that connects to the topic. This way, the history lessons help pupils to understand the book, and the book helps pupils to understand the history topic, so it’s a win win! Below are six recommended books with cross-curricular links to five different periods…
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7 reasons to study Street Child with your class
Street Child by Berlie Doherty tells the story of a young, poor boy in Victorian London who is searching for a family and a home. Here are seven reasons why it is a fantastic book to read with KS2 pupils. 1. Links to history. The story is set in Victorian England so teaches history in…
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Stig of the Dump Writing Ideas
Stig of the Dump is a popular children’s novel by Clive King. Here are some writing ideas for each chapter of this modern children’s classic. Chapter 1: Diary entry Write a diary entry from Barney’s point of view or that of his sister, Lou, on the day he first met Stig. Chapter 2: Instructions Write…