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Pancake Day Origins
Discover the Origins of Pancake Day!
Learn why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, where the tradition comes from, and the fun history behind pancake races and other celebrations!
Try Fun Pancake -Themed Activities, such as:
Flip pancakes in a Pancake Flip Challenge
Race while flipping in a Pancake Relay
Get creative with Pancake Art & Crafts
Design your own dream pancake
Perfect for children aged 5-11, this activity pack is filled with fun, learning, and delicious inspiration!

Roman Mosaic Tiles
Create Your Own Roman Bathhouse Mosaic!
Unleash your creativity with this engaging worksheet designed for children aged 7-11.
Whatâs included?
⢠A blank template to craft your masterpiece
Perfect for history lessons, art projects or a creative rainy-day activity.

St. Patrick's Day
The Origins of St. Patrickâs Day Activity Pack
Bring the magic of St. Patrickâs Day to life with engaging, educational, and fun activities for children. Perfect for teachers and parents, these activities will spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and make learning about St. Patrickâs Day exciting.
Whatâs Included?
⢠The Origins of St. Patrickâs Day information
⢠Trivia Quiz â A fun, interactive way to test knowledge on St. Patrick, traditions, and myths
⢠Creative Crafts â including colouring, bookmarks and much more
Whether in the classroom or at home, these activities make St. Patrickâs Day both educational and entertaining.

Free Fact Files Templates
Free Fact File Templates!
Engage your pupils with our ready-to-use Fact File Templates - perfect for researching famous people or creating quick, structured reports. These easy-to-use templates are ideal for classroom activities, homework, or projects.

Uncover the Past: Dig-Pit Activity
Uncover the Past: Hands-On Dig-Pit Activity
Bring history to life with this engaging archaeological dig-pit activity! Perfect for KS1 and KS2, students become archaeologists, discovering how we uncover the secrets of the past.
Why Choose This Activity?
Interactive Learning: Hands-on excavation experience that sparks curiosity.
Curriculum-Aligned: An ideal introduction to exploring how we learn about history.
Teacher-Friendly: Includes a clear, step-by-step guide, background information, and ready-to-use worksheets.

Pancake Day Pack
Celebrate Pancake Day with this engaging, hands-on Pancake Day Pack.
This pack is designed to educate and entertain children while exploring the history and traditions of Shrove Tuesday.
This pack includes:
Four tuff tray ideas based on Pancake Day (including the authorâs photographs)
Information sheets
Vocabulary cards
A Wordsearch
Colouring Sheets
Topping templates
A recipe sheet
Pancake theme games
And much more!
This ready-to-go pack makes learning fun, engaging, and meaningfulâperfect for teachers looking to combine history, literacy, maths, and creativity in one exciting day.

The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings: What have archaeologists discovered?
What have archaeologists discovered about the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings?
Bring history to life for your KS2 students with our Anglo-Saxons and Vikings resource pack! This engaging PowerPoint presentation introduces key discoveries and insights from archaeologists, providing a fascinating glimpse into this time.
The accompanying activity booklet enhances the learning experience, featuring 10 exciting, curriculum-aligned activities that deepen understanding while keeping students entertained and engaged.
Perfect for classrooms looking to inspire curiosity and develop historical skills.

The Industrial Revolution
Engaging, hands-on history activities for KS2 classrooms
This pack explores the transformative period of the Industrial Revolution, with a special focus on local history in the North-East of England (Newcastle). Itâs packed with fascinating content and ready-to-use classroom activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and deepen historical understanding.
Whatâs Inside:
⢠Student-friendly explanations of key themes such as steam power, railways, Victorian society, and urban life.
⢠Detailed sections on local heritage, including the High Level Bridge and famous inventors George and Robert Stephenson.
⢠Creative, cross-curricular activities ideal for KS2 history, art, and literacy
lessons.
Activities include:
⢠Designing and building model bridges
⢠Printmaking inspired by industrial machinery
⢠Creating collages and child worker portraits
⢠Historical debates and role-play (e.g. Rainhill Trials)
⢠Designing steam-powered inventions and railway posters
⢠Timeline challenges and fact file research

Howard Carter and Tutankhamun
Discover the Secrets of the Tomb
Learn all about archaeologist Howard Carter & his amazing discovery of Tutankhamunâs tomb.
This Resource Pack is perfect for KS2 children (ages 7â11) or anyone fascinated by the wonders of Ancient Egypt!
This engaging pack includes a detailed lesson plan, ready-to-use resources, and inspiring activity ideas designed to spark curiosity and bring the story of Tutankhamunâs tomb to life. Whether youâre a teacher, home-educator or history enthusiast, this pack is your gateway to one of historyâs most exciting discoveries.

Using Artefacts in the Classroom
Using Artefacts in the Classroom
At AB Heritage Explorers, we believe that handling historical objects creates a tangible connection to the past, igniting curiosity and building confidence in learners.
To support educators, weâve developed this comprehensive pack which includes:
information sheets
key questions
worksheets
engaging activities
These resources are designed to serve as stand-alone lessons and can be adapted for children of all ages and abilities.

Book Day 2025
Book Day Ideas and Activities
Everyone here at AB Heritage Explorers LOVES reading so weâve created a FREE pack of 10 fun Book Day craft ideas â perfect for classrooms and families!

Archaeology Advent-ures! Fun Christmas Activities
Archaeology Advent-ure
Fun Christmas themed activities for young historians
Unwrap the magic of Christmas through the lens of history with these exciting heritage and archaeology-inspired activities! Perfect for children aged 7-11 years old, this festive journey blends the wonder of the season with the thrill of discovery. From excavating ancient holiday treasures to crafting decorations inspired by Vikings, Romans, and medieval traditions, these hands-on adventures spark creativity and curiosity. Imagine unearthing the secrets of Christmases past while learning about the traditions and stories that shaped them. Get ready for a holiday experience filled with fun, learning, and a sprinkle of historical mystery!

Ancient Greek Vases
What Can Archaeologists Learn from Ancient Greek Vases?
This engaging resource pack explores the fascinating insights archaeologists gain from ancient Greek vases. It includes:
⢠An informative fact sheet
⢠Four âDesign Your Own Greek Vaseâ templates
⢠A key vocabulary word-search
⢠Step-by-step instructions to create your own Ancient Greek inspired vase
Suitable for ages 7-11, this resource supports history, art and archaeology lessons with interactive and creative activities.

Jewellery Through the Ages â FREE
Jewellery Through the Ages â FREE Teaching Resource Pack
Suitable for KS2 (Ages 7â11)
This free resource pack explores the rich and fascinating history of jewellery making in the UK, from prehistoric times to the present day. This engaging cross-curricular pack is perfect for history, art, and design lessons.
Whatâs Included:
Information Pack â packed with facts and historical context
Multiple Choice Quiz
âDesign Your Own Jewelleryâ Templates â encourage creativity and imagination
Image Gallery â historical examples to support visual learning and discussion
Ideal for classroom use, home learning, or enrichment activities
Whether youâre teaching about the Celts, Romans, or Victorians, this pack helps bring history to life through the lens of craftsmanship and personal expression.

Archaeology: Key Vocabulary
A pack of 16 interactive activities that make learning key archaeology terms both exciting and accessible.
These adaptable activities can also be used to introduce and reinforce any new vocabulary effectively.
AB Heritage Explorers, recognises that learning key vocabulary through games and activities helps children connect with new topics in a fun and memorable way. It boosts confidence, enhances understanding and develops essential skills like teamwork and critical thinking.

Pets Through the Ages
Pets Through the Ages - Free Activity Pack!
Did you know people have loved pets for thousands of years? From pampered cats in Ancient Egypt to loyal dogs in the Iron Age, this FREE activity pack takes children aged 5â11 on a fun journey through time to discover how pets have always been part of the family.
This pack helps children learn about history, empathy, and the special bond we share with animals - past and present.
Perfect for schools, home learning, or rainy-day fun.
Download for free and start exploring!

Roman Tile Stamps
Discover Roman Tile Stamps! - Free Activity Pack for Ages 5-11
Explore how ancient legions left their mark. This FREE activity pack introduces children aged 5â11 to the fascinating world of Roman tile stamps, used by soldiers to label building materials nearly 2,000 years ago.
Children will:
Learn what âLEG II AUGâ means
Make their own Roman-style stamped tiles
Match legions to their ancient bases
Explore life in a Roman fort
Perfect for classrooms or home learning.

Birthday Colouring Sheets
To celebrate AB Heritageâs Birthday, weâre sharing some FREE happy birthday colouring sheets!

FREE Back to School Pack
FREE Back to School âGetting to Know Youâ Pack!
Start building a sense of classroom community from the very first day with this pack of âGetting to Know You!â worksheets. Designed to help children settle in, connect, and feel seen from day one.
Ideal for KS2
Great for display or discussion
Download your free pack now ready for September!