This History teacher video introduces the concept of teaching chronology, an essential foundation for developing pupils’ understanding of historical concepts such as cause, effect, continuity, and change. It explains how children progress from sequencing simple events in the Early Years to organising historical events on timelines through Key Stage 1.

The video explores practical strategies for teaching chronology, including sorting artefacts, using story-based picture timelines, and creating physical timelines such as washing lines or human timelines. It emphasises the use of time vocabulary and questioning to check understanding. Teachers are encouraged to regularly revisit and build upon timelines to help children develop a strong sense of historical sequence and support deeper learning across the history curriculum.