With 25 years teaching experience, I know how valuable high-quality resources can be in bringing lessons to life. That’s why I’ve created a collection of engaging, ready-to-use materials designed to save teachers time while ensuring students stay inspired and excited about learning. From differentiated worksheets to visually engaging resources, my materials are crafted with both teachers and students in mind—making history accessible, enjoyable, and easy to teach.
With 25 years teaching experience, I know how valuable high-quality resources can be in bringing lessons to life. That’s why I’ve created a collection of engaging, ready-to-use materials designed to save teachers time while ensuring students stay inspired and excited about learning. From differentiated worksheets to visually engaging resources, my materials are crafted with both teachers and students in mind—making history accessible, enjoyable, and easy to teach.
Answer sheets provided.
Labelling
Cloze
Key terms anagrams
True or false
Video (6mins) focuses upon the evolution of Windsor Castle from its origins as a motte and bailey castle.
An illustration of Benin City accompanied by eight detailed captions.
Follow up activity to /teaching-resource/ks2-kingdom-of-benin-benin-city-labelling-13235445
Draw lines from labels to correct part of Benin City.
Answer sheet is provided.
An online game has been included which will help introduce students to life in Benin City. A QR code and link are included underneath the labeling activity.
The video (8mins) can be used as a plenary.
Stage-by-stage creative writing from the point of view of a soldier fighting during the Battle of Towton.
Includes:
Visual stimulus
Key words
Sentence starters
Sensory planning sheet
Success criteria
Peer feedback sentence starters
Illustrated key terms sheet with supporting match-up and anagrams worksheets. There are QR codes included, which, when scanned, will take learners to interactive revision games.
Answer sheets are provided.
Timeline covering the life of Robert Walpole with crossword and true or false worksheets to test understanding. A six minute video has also been included.
Answers sheets are provided.
Divide the class in two - green team and yellow team. The aim of each team is to build a chain of hexagons from one “base” to the other (top to bottom, or side to side).
Each letter represents a key word or phrase associated with the Battle of Towton. Give the correct answer to collect the hexagon.
Takes approx. 20mins to play.
A three act playscript pitched at Y7+ children. It covers the battle through the memories of the character Thomas, a soldier who fought in the battle.
There are eight speaking parts.
Could be used as an introduction to the Battle of Towton, a stand-alone dramatic piece, as a cross-curricular or enrichment activity, or as a stimulus for further creative writing.
Visualisation of the battle, useful for reference in lessons, or as a base for discussion, comprehension Q&A.
Stage-by-stage creative writing from the point of view of a soldier fighting during the Battle of Towton.
Visual stimulus
Key words
Sentence starters
Sensory planning sheet
Success criteria
Peer feedback sentence starters
Blockbusters revision game
Divide the class in two - green team and yellow team. The aim of each team is to build a chain of hexagons from one “base” to the other (top to bottom, or side to side).
Each letter represents a key word or phrase associated with the Battle of Towton. Give the correct answer to collect the hexagon.
Takes approx. 20mins to play.
Playscript
A three act playscript pitched at Y7+ children. It covers the battle through the memories of the character Thomas, a soldier who fought in the battle.
There are eight speaking parts.
Could be used as an introduction to the Battle of Towton, a stand-alone dramatic piece, as a cross-curricular or enrichment activity, or as a stimulus for further creative writing.
