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Pancake Day Origins
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Pancake Day Origins

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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
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Roman Mosaic Tiles

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Create Your Own Roman Bathhouse Mosaic! Unleash your creativity with this engaging worksheet designed for children aged 7-11. What’s included? • A blank template to craft your masterpiece Perfect for history lessons, art projects or a creative rainy-day activity.
St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick's Day

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The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day Activity Pack Bring the magic of St. Patrick’s 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. Patrick’s Day exciting. What’s Included? • The Origins of St. Patrick’s Day information • Trivia Quiz – A fun, interactive way to test knowledge on St. Patrick, traditions, and myths • Creative Crafts – including colouring, bookmarks and much more Whether in the classroom or at home, these activities make St. Patrick’s Day both educational and entertaining.
Free Fact Files Templates
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Free Fact Files Templates

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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
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Uncover the Past: Dig-Pit Activity

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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
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Pancake Day Pack

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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 author’s 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 meaningful—perfect for teachers looking to combine history, literacy, maths, and creativity in one exciting day.
The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings: What have archaeologists discovered?
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The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings: What have archaeologists discovered?

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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
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The Industrial Revolution

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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). It’s packed with fascinating content and ready-to-use classroom activities designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and deepen historical understanding. What’s 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
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Howard Carter and Tutankhamun

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Discover the Secrets of the Tomb Learn all about archaeologist Howard Carter & his amazing discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. This Resource Pack is perfect for KS2 children (ages 7–11) 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 Tutankhamun’s tomb to life. Whether you’re a teacher, home-educator or history enthusiast, this pack is your gateway to one of history’s most exciting discoveries.
Using Artefacts in the Classroom
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Using Artefacts in the Classroom

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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, we’ve 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
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Book Day 2025

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Book Day Ideas and Activities Everyone here at AB Heritage Explorers LOVES reading so we’ve created a FREE pack of 10 fun Book Day craft ideas – perfect for classrooms and families!
Archaeology Advent-ures! Fun Christmas Activities
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Archaeology Advent-ures! Fun Christmas Activities

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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
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Ancient Greek Vases

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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 “Design Your Own Greek Vase” 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 – FREE
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Jewellery Through the Ages – FREE

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Jewellery Through the Ages – FREE Teaching Resource Pack Suitable for KS2 (Ages 7–11) 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. What’s Included: Information Pack – packed with facts and historical context Multiple Choice Quiz ‘Design Your Own Jewellery’ Templates – encourage creativity and imagination Image Gallery – historical examples to support visual learning and discussion Ideal for classroom use, home learning, or enrichment activities Whether you’re 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
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Archaeology: Key Vocabulary

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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
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Pets Through the Ages

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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 5–11 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
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Roman Tile Stamps

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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 5–11 to the fascinating world of Roman tile stamps, used by soldiers to label building materials nearly 2,000 years ago. Children will: Learn what “LEG II AUG” 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.
FREE Back to School Pack
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FREE Back to School Pack

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FREE Back to School ‘Getting to Know You’ Pack! Start building a sense of classroom community from the very first day with this pack of ‘Getting to Know You!’ 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!