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What was life like in the Mesolithic Stone Age?

Life in the Mesolithic period The Stone Age, also known as the Neolithic...

How to teach about the Islamic faith in Primary Schools.

Objective: To help primary school students understand the basic beliefs,...

Understanding Christianity through Religious Artefact

. Objectives: To introduce students to the religion of...

How to Teach Buddhism in Primary Schools?

Introduction: Teaching Buddhism to primary school students can be a daunting...

Teaching Plan for Primary School Teachers to Teach about Hinduism

Teaching Plan for Primary School. Teaching children about different religions...

International Women's Day.

International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural,...

The day of the Great Fire of London.

I still remember that day vividly - the day the Great Fire of London broke out. I...

Ideas for teaching the Vikings.

The Vikings: Exploring Viking Artefacts Objectives: To introduce...

Ramadan for KS1 and KS2: A Guide for Primary School Teachers

Introduction. Ramadan is a special month for Muslims all around the world. This...

Private Jim Parry: A day in the life in WW2

I'm Private Jim Parry, and it's another day in the trenches. ...

Cornelius Augustus: A day in a life of a Roman. What was it like In Ancient Rome?

Salvete! My name is Cornelius Augustus, and I am a Roman citizen living in the...

Ragnar Lothbrok: A day in a life of a Viking. What was life like during the Viking reign?

As the sun rises over the horizon, I wake up to another day in the life of a...

Random Act of Kindness Day

: Spreading Love and Joy through Simple Acts of Kindness Every year on February...

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Exploring the Cultural Significance of African, Asian, and Aztec Masks: A Guide to Their History and Meanings.

Masks from Africa, Asia, and the Aztec Empire are significant components of...

Why is it important to use Artefacts in Primary School Education?

Involving children and fostering a greater understanding of history, culture, and...

Starbeck Education: A brief History.

Starbeck Educational Resources: Bringing History & Culture to Life for Students...

What is World Read Aloud Day?

The first Wednesday in February is designated each year as World Read Aloud Day....

Who was Queen Victoria and what happened during her reign?

From 1837 until her passing in 1901, Queen Victoria, born Alexandrina Victoria on...

Why teach crime and Punishment in Primary Schools?

For thousands of years, crime and punishment have been a significant aspect of...

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When did the Maya Civilization start and end?

According to widespread consensus, the Mayan civilization began approximately 2000...

Teaching ideas for Primary school students.

Teaching primary school pupils can sometimes be challenging. One of the main...

What were the main purposes of the temples & tombs of Ancient Egypt?

Temples and tombs in Ancient Egypt were strong structures, that were kept in place...

What equipment was used in the great fire of London?

Back in the 16th century, people were not as aware about the risk of fire as they...

Why use artefacts to teach in schools?

Why use artefacts to teach? The physical aspect of holding, touching and...

COP27 and Climate Change

What is COP27? COP stands for Conference of the Parties and is the United...

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Facts about Bonfire Night & Guy Fawks.

1. Bonfire Night is also known as Fireworks Night and Guy Fawkes Night! Bonfire...

What is Remembrance Day?

What is Remembrance Sunday? Remembrance Sunday represents a national...

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What is Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead is a celebration to remember loved ones who have dies...

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What are some Viking stereotypes?

Top 10 Viking Stereotypes (Debunked) Vikings...

Who were the Ancient Greeks?

Ancient Greece – background information The period we know as ancient...

The fascinating festival of Diwali.

Some important facts about Diwali that you might not know. ...

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