WW1 Trenches - An Introduction For Keystage 2 & 3
What did a WW1 trench look like, where were they dug and why? Keystage 2 & 3 questions answered in this introductory guide to WW1 trenches.
Interview - Author Tom Palmer
We speak to author Tom Palmer to find out more about his wonderful historical fiction books for children.
What is Armistice Day? – A Guide for Kids
Want to know about Armistice Day? Here's the guide for you.
WWI Heroes Everyone Should Know - Information for KS2/KS3
Sadly we can't do every WW1 hero all justice in just one article. Instead, we hoped to share stories you perhaps haven't heard of.
Bake a WW1 Trench Cake - Learning Activities for Kids
Learn how to bake a World War 1 Trench Cake designed to be sent to the soldiers in the trenches. Step-by-step guide, history trivia & photos
Celebrating Famous Animals of World War I - Information for KS2 and KS3
Just as there were heroic humans who served in the war on all sides and continue to inspire us today, there were many heroic animals too.
Rationing in WW1 - A Speedy Guide for KS2/KS3
In World War 1, the British Government set new laws introducing food rationing. But what was rationing and what did it mean for Britain?
Iron Man Armour in WW1 - Astonishing Trivia for Teachers
Iron Man Armour in World War I? Unbelievable but true!
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand - A Quick Guide for KS2 and KS3 Students
The assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire started World War 1. But what actually happened and why was it so important?
The Weirdest Tank of WW1 - Astonishing Trivia for Primary Teacher's Lesson Plans
There were many incredible inventions in WWI - here's some unbelievably weird ones!
Europe Before World War 1 - An Easy Guide for KS2/KS3
How did alliances between European countries in 1914 and the expansion of empires lead to the start of World War 1?
World War 1: Steps to War - An Easy Guide for KS2/KS3 Students
Tensions were high in Europe in 1914. But what were the steps that lead to a global war that lasted 4 long years?