The PlanBee Blog

In 1533, a baby girl was born to parents Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII. She would eventually become Queen Elizabeth I - a woman who many believe was one of the greatest monarchs of England. Read our Queen Elizabeth I Facts for Kids blog to find out all about this remarkable woman!

Do you know your Vikings from your Victorians, or your Aztecs from your Ancient Egyptians? Read our 'History: Fun Facts for Kids' blog and go on an exciting journey through time to find out all about these periods of history, and more!

Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on the 18th July every year. Who was Nelson Mandela, and why do we celebrate him? Read our blog to find out the answers to these questions!

On the 16th July 1969, the spacecraft Apollo 11 was launched. Its mission? To land on the Moon! Read all about this historic event in our ‘Moon Landing Facts for Kids’ blog.

Windrush Day is on the 22nd June this year. What is it, and why do we celebrate it? Learn all about this special day with this Windrush KS2 fact blog...

The 24th of May 2021 is the 202nd anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth. Find out about this famous monarch and her legacy with these Queen Victoria Facts for children.

The 12th of May this year is the 201st anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. How much do you know about ‘the lady with the lamp’?! Read our blog to find out more about this remarkable Victorian.

Shakespeare Day is held every year on the 23rd April. On this day the life and work of William Shakespeare is celebrated. Read this fact blog to learn all about him. 

Find out about Henry VIII, the Tudor dynasty and the famous story of his six wives with these Henry VIII facts for children.