Primary History Resources for KS1 and KS2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What primary History topics are covered?

Our primary History resources cover all the key topics taught in the National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2, including Significant People, Changes Within Living Memory, Local History, the Great Fire of London, Castles, Ancient Egypt, the Stone Age, the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Ancient Greece, World War II and many more. Browse by topic, year group or key stage to quickly find the history resources you need.

Are the History lesson plans aligned with the National Curriculum?

Yes. All PlanBee History lesson plans and schemes of work have been carefully created to support the English National Curriculum. Each unit includes clear learning objectives, engaging historical enquiries and a sequence of lessons designed to help children develop chronological understanding, historical knowledge and enquiry skills.

Which year groups are your History resources suitable for?

Our History resources are available for every primary year group from Year 1 to Year 6. Whether you're teaching KS1 topics such as Significant People and the Great Fire of London or KS2 topics such as Ancient Egypt, the Romans, Vikings or World War II, you'll find complete lesson packs ready to teach.

What is included in a PlanBee History lesson pack?

Each of our History schemes of work consists of a carefully planned series of lessons, with every lesson including a detailed lesson plan, teaching slides, differentiated activities and a wide range of printable resources. Depending on the topic, these may include worksheets, challenge cards, source cards, timelines, vocabulary resources, quizzes, picture cards and more. Most of our History schemes also include a knowledge organiser, giving you everything you need to teach the unit with confidence.

Do your History resources encourage historical enquiry?

Yes. Historical enquiry is at the heart of our History curriculum. Children are encouraged to investigate historical sources, ask thoughtful questions, compare different interpretations, examine evidence and develop their understanding of how we know about the past through engaging, enquiry-based activities.

Can I use these History resources with mixed-age classes or SEND pupils?

Each lesson includes a range of differentiated activities so that all children can access and enjoy the learning. Although not specifically designed for SEND pupils, our resources can be easily adapted to support adaptive teaching. Many schools also successfully use our History schemes with mixed-age classes thanks to the flexible activities and progression built into each unit.

Are the History resources suitable for supply teachers and ECTs?

Absolutely. Our ready-to-teach History lesson packs are designed to save planning time and provide everything needed to deliver engaging lessons with confidence. They are particularly popular with Early Career Teachers, PPA cover teachers and supply teachers.

Can I download individual History lessons as well as complete schemes of work?

Yes. Many of our History topics are available both as complete schemes of work and as individual lessons, allowing you to purchase exactly what you need for your class.

Are your History resources editable?

All PlanBee lesson packs are supplied as downloadable PDFs so they can be used on any device. We are also working through our library to ensure that our resources can be easily edited using Canva's PDF editor, making it simple to adapt lessons for your pupils and your school's requirements.

Which History topics are most popular?

Some of our most popular primary History resources include Ancient Egypt, the Romans, Vikings, the Stone Age, Ancient Greece, World War II, the Great Fire of London and Significant People. These topics include complete schemes of work, engaging enquiries and a wide variety of classroom activities for KS1 and KS2.

Can PlanBee History packs be used by home educators?

Absolutely! Our primary History lesson packs are ideal for home educators, providing everything needed to deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned History lessons at home. Each lesson includes clear teaching guidance, presentations, printable activities and supporting resources, making it easy to explore the past together, whether you're following the National Curriculum or simply nurturing a love of history.

How do I get access to all your History teaching resources?

If you're an individual teacher looking for History schemes of work for your class, our subscriptions provide a cost-effective way to access all the History planning you need for a small monthly fee. Schools can also choose our History Curriculum Packs, which provide a curated selection of schemes of work to provide an entire History curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6.