Make a Rabbit Puppet
Here we show you how to make a simple rabbit puppet which could be an Easter bunny or would fit in well with a Chinese New Year topic as a rabbit is one of the zodiac animals.
The Battle of the Somme
Discover the stories about the longest and costliest battle in British history. Find out how the Battle was planned and fought, about the experiences of the people who were involved and about the battlefields today.
Christianity
A superb site about Christianity from the BBC. It has facts about the history, beliefs, worship, ethics, Holy Days and customs of the faith. There is a section on Saints.
Storynory
Free audio books, including classic fairy tales, myths, verse, Bible stories and original stories for children. Download mp3 files, burn to CD, subscribe to kids' podcast. The only downside is that there is advertising at the end of the stories.
Flutter-by Friends
Listen to the story about Cassie Caterpillar and her friend Clyde. When you have heard the story see if you can sequence pictures of the story on a storyboard.
Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
The History Association
Download lesson plans and resources for primary history and literacy at KS1 and KS2 from the Nuffield Foundation. They include the resources you need and examples of the children's work as well.
Encylopedia Mythica
Alphabetically arranged information on myths and legends from a wide range of different ancient cultures.
KS2 French
A BBC site with French skills, phonics, songs, stories and a game.
Bristol and Transatlantic Slavery Myths and Truths
A blog post about Bristol’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. It looks at the myths and truths behind this dark area of Bristol's history.
