• A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066.
• English, Lower Key Stage 2, Reading - Comprehension
• Retrieve and record information from non-fiction.
• History, Key Stage 2, Local History
• A local history study including time tracing of national history in local area or an aspect of history beyond 1066 significant to the locality.
• A selection of over twenty replica documents provides insight into life on the home front.
• Includes war emergency leaflets, household leaflets to help with rationing and home repairs, gas charts and many more.
• To engage children in discussions about historical events and their impact on daily life, a set of over twenty replica documents provides a look at life on the home front during the Second World War. The collection includes war emergency leaflets, household leaflets for rationing and home repairs, and gas charts.
• These resources support the Key Stage Two history curriculum by extending pupils' chronological knowledge beyond 1066 and offer opportunities for local history studies. They help children understand the significance of historical events and figures through a hands-on approach.
Additionally, these documents can enhance reading comprehension skills in English lessons. By retrieving and recording information from non-fiction texts, children develop their ability to understand and interpret historical documents, enriching both history and literacy education.
• Incorporate literacy into your history lessons
• Teach about significant individuals during the war