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History: Reception

EYFS History lesson plans and resources. Reception class activities and teacher guidance. Develop children's History skills in their early years.
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Units

The EYFS History units are not designed to be taught in a set order. Each unit includes flexible, small-step activities that can be adapted to suit children's interests, significant events, seasonal opportunities or the themes and topics chosen by the teacher.

Reception units

Peek into the past
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Peek into the past

Opportunities for the children to reflect on memories and experiences from their own past and comment on images of familiar situations in the past.

(6 lessons)

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Adventures through time
History

Adventures through time

Comparing and contrasting people from the past and now by looking at photographs, listening to their stories and learning about their achievements.

(5 lessons)

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History: Curriculum guide for parents and carers
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History: Curriculum guide for parents and carers

Designed for school websites, this document offers parents and carers a clear overview of their child's History journey through the school.

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The front cover thumbnail image of the History progression of knowledge and skills document featuring a quill and scroll symbol.
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History: Progression of skills and knowledge

An overview of the skills and knowledge covered in each phase and strand of the History curriculum.

Progression of skills and knowledge
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The front cover of the History equipment list - a checklist of equipment required for Kapow's History scheme.
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History: Equipment list

A list of essential and optional resources for the Kapow Primary History scheme of work.

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