The Gunpowder Plot
A PowerPoint and videos about the Gunpowder Plot. The videos serve as an introduction to the story of Guy Fawkes and the origins of Bonfire night but they are not suitable for younger pupils.
The Norman Conquest
A clear account of the Norman Conquest from BBC Bitesize including the background of the rival claims to the British throne.
The Victorian Period
Basic information about daily life in Victorian England and Wales. The site has outline details of Victorian personalities such as Queen Victoria, George Stephenson, Gladstone and Disraeli.
Anglo-Saxons
Eight learner guides and seven class clips videos on the Anglo-Saxons from the BBC.
Jack and the Beanstalk
An animated story of the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk in short video clips from the BBC.
The Meaning of Christingle
Discover the origins of Christingles, the symbolism behind them and how to make your own Christingle.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Listen to or read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Excellent animation.
The Alphabet Song
A catchy song which can help you learn the order of the letters of the alphabet. It uses capital letters rather than lower case letters.
Finish the Story: Bushfire
Edit the comic book adventure called Bushfire to make the story more interesting. Choose a conclusion for the story and then improve the grammar by looking changing nouns to pronouns, by adding adverbs and choosing saying verbs.
The Whiteboard Blog
The Whiteboard Blog is packed with great tips for using interactive whiteboards in the classroom.
