A KS1 history lesson which introduces children to the Great Fire of London unit through examining London in the 1600s. London in the 1600s was a booming place which was coping with a new, larger population. Due to this the streets were crammed and often buildings made out of timber, creating the seeds to the Great Fire. Within this lesson children will look at London, what the housing was like, the way of life, jobs and what fire safety looked like. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which links back to the toys unit by Learning Through Time It also includes a free worksheet to write on. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about how Victorians lived and their homes. England during the Victorian reign developed largely due to the Industrial Revolution. The invention of factories as well as mass producing different goods meant that society changed exponentially. The smaller settlements that had developed in the past were soon left to bigger cities and towns, meaning houses changed. Houses were made in main cities and towns with brick, since it was mass produced. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children the lives of the Victorians as well as their homes. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to label a Victorian home. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Tim Peake and why he was a significant individual. Tim Peake has been a significant individual in the UK in the 2010s to modern day. Tim joined the European Space Agency in 2008 which resulted in him travelling to the International Space Station in 2015. Tim was the first British astronaut to take part in a space walk and is a role model for lots of people in the UK to be astronauts and scientists. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Tim Peake’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A primary history curriculum overview for those teachers who are in the UK. This overview states what units should be taught and in which years, to cover the National Curriculum and the new OFSTED framework. The sessions have also been ordered to ensure that the events are in chronological order as much as possible to build understanding for pupils. This resource has 1 page which can be seen in the preview and outlines 3 history topics for each year group, from Year 1 to Year 6 in a primary school curriculum in the UK. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed and shared with teachers in your school if you are using the Learning Through Time Curriculum. If you’re starting out with us I would recommend you have a look at our curriculum booklet which explains in detail our curriculum as well as outlining key concepts in history. [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931884]

A medium term plan for KS1 children for the Great Fire of London. This medium term plan covers 6 lessons which are broken down into: Teacher Information Historical Concepts Key Vocabulary Hook Learning Task Plenary The lessons will cover: Life in the 17th century Start of the fire Events during the fire Samuel Pepys Aftermath of the fire Modern Day In the Great Fire of London unit it is imperative that children first about how people in the 1600s lived, following this the events of the fire will be discussed which leads to modern day firefighting. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed or used online. This resource is to be used as an outline for the planning you make around the topic of the Great Fire of London If you are looking for more KS1 history planning we have already completed a unit of toys planning. Just click below to see! [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657]

A set of toy cards for children in KS1 (Year 1 and 2) for use in games. This set can be used as part of continuous provision in KS1 as children can play games such as SNAP with the cards that are given. Alternatively, the children can sort the cards into toys from the past or the present and discuss the different materials the toys are made from. How I use this resource: This resource is a booklet which is to be printed for the children for continuous provision. Teachers can choose to use the booklet as a 1:1 activity with children or choose for the children to complete the booklet independently. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A KS1 (Year 1 and 2) history lesson which concludes what the children have learnt during the toys past and present unit. This lesson leads discussions with children about what they have learnt aimed at recapping their knowledge of their toys,, their parents’ toys and their grandparent’s toys. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The task is to be completed in small groups so children can complete their sentences with an adult. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A Google Classroom header which is decorated for a toys past and present unit. This resource is to be used as a banner for your Google Classroom for children to know that you are learning about toys. This banner could also be used as a social media banner so that parents know what you are learning in the upcoming term. How I use this resource: This resource is to be used as a banner for your Google Classroom for children to know that you are learning about toys. If you are looking for toys planning and want to save time doing your planning then click on the link below for our complete toys unit! [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657]

A booklet which is to be used in continuous provision in Key Stage One to support pupil’s overall understanding of toys. This booklet makes links across the curriculum, in Maths, Writing and Art. Within Maths children can use their counting skills to ten and twenty as well as adding within ten using toys as a guide. In Writing the children are asked to label a series of toys whilst in Art the children are asked to draw their favourite toy. This resource is a PDF printable booklet which is to be used in continuous provision. This provision is when children are given different areas of the classroom to explore and learn in an independent way. Teachers can choose to use the booklet as a 1:1 activity with children or choose for the children to complete the booklet independently. How I use this resource: This resource is a booklet which is to be printed for the children for continuous provision. Teachers can choose to use the booklet as a 1:1 activity with children or choose for the children to complete the booklet independently. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A set of PPT slides which act as an interactive toy shop with toys from the past and the present. This resource is a set of 8 pictures of different toys which, when clicked, zoom in on this toy with some information given on the toy. These toys range from a yo-yo to a doll, with toys from the past and the present. This resource is a powerpoint presentation and can be used on an interactive whiteboard as a game for the children to play with each different toy. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. This may form part of a teacher’s continuous provision and can also be part of a guided session with a teacher. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A KS1 history lesson which looks at travel and how it has changed time. This lesson teaches children how travel has changed through time and the implications of that. Prior to trains in Britain there were lots of settlements in Britain. The development of different modes of transport meant that hubs could be created and trade bloomed. Through the development of cars and planes people can now commute to different cities to work as well as even going abroad. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which information on different modes of transport for children to learn about. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children.

A KS1 history lesson which looks at communication and how it has changed time. This lesson teaches children through the progression of letters, to telephones, to mobile phones to the iPhone. Within this children will learn about how communication has changed over the years and how it has affected our society. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which includes a hook of a sound of a rotary phone as well as a video of a rotary phone. This lesson also includes a worksheet of the different forms of communication for the children to place in the correct chronological order. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which defines the words old and new to children and looks at old and new technologies. This History unit will look at different aspects of life that technology has developed and changed so it is key for children to have a clear idea of old and new. Old being something from the past and new being something from the present time or era. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses old and new objects and is best utilised if there are objects that can be touched and investigated in the classroom. If not, there are photos provided for this discussion at the start of the lesson. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which compares toys which are old and new. In this lesson children learn about old and new toys through either by bringing them into the classroom or through videos which are embedded in this resource. This lesson focuses on the difference between clockwork toys which are powered by a spring in contrast to new toys which are battery powered. As well as this the materials of the toys is discussed to provide context to why older toys are made out of wood rather than plastic. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses toys with children. It also includes a worksheet for children to write about an old and a new toy. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A medium term plan for KS1 children for the Technology unit. This unit will cover changes in the living memory of children in Year 2 or Year 1 within technology. This will include changes in daily life, homes and transport. This medium term plan covers 6 lessons which are broken down into: Teacher Information Historical Concepts Key Vocabulary Hook Learning Task Plenary The lessons will cover: What is old and new How toys have changed How communication has changed How travel has changed How homes have changed A conclusion lesson with the outcome to make a times capsule. Through this unit children will learn how technology has changed our society, how it has affected industry as well as understanding different viewpoints on technology. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed or used online. This resource is to be used as an outline for the planning you make around the topic of Technology. If you are looking for more KS1 history planning we have already completed a unit of toys planning. Just click below to see! [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657]

A knowledge organiser for the KS1 history unit for Technology. This knowledge organiser can be used as a mat in lessons to cover key facts for the children or can be stuck in children’s books. It is a great resource for an overview for what the children are going to learn in the Technology unit. This includes learning about how technology has changed our toys, transport and communication. This resource has 1 page which can be seen in the preview and covers: What children should know Historical skills the children are going to learn Key objectives for the children to learn Key historical concepts for the unit Key Vocabulary This resource comes in three versions: PDF in colour, PDF in black and white and PPT editable. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed and stuck in children’s books to indicate a new unit of history learning. This resource could also be highlighted and annotated to assess children’s progress through the unit.

A KS1 history lesson which explains to children what firefighters are like now to draw comparisons to the 1600s. From the first session of this unit the children know how firefighters were not established in 1600s London and where they did exist they made little impact due to poor equipment. This lesson looks at firefighters now and the impact they have on modern day as well as comparing them to the 1600s. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which includes a worksheet. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Ibn Battuta and why he was a significant individual. Ibn Battuta was an Islamic explorer in the 1300s and travelled more than 72,000 miles in his lifetime. Although Ibn’s journey started with his Hajj to Mecca, he continued to see lots of Africa and Asia. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Ibn Battuta’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. Within this lesson there are links to the Islamic faith and explanations on key vocabulary. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Neil Armstrong and why he was a significant individual. Neil Armstrong is a significant individual as he was the first person to walk on the moon. Neil initially showed an interest in flying when he was younger and joined the Naval Air Force when older to pursue this interest. He was approached by NASA to become an astronaut and the rest is history! This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Neil Armstrong’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Amelia Earhart and why she was a significant individual. Amelia Earhart is a significant individual for exploring the air, one of the first women to do so. In the early 1900s the suffragette movement was significant in both America and the UK so the emergence of Amelia Earhart as a great pilot was a significant one. Amelia broke records during her life such as the highest altitude for a woman and being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, during her attempt to fly around the World, Amelia went missing. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Amelia Earhart’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.