History

Subject Intent

History at Woodfield is designed to get children to think about cause and effect. By looking at themes over time we can see how societies and civilizations have evolved and influenced the modern day. Children will be expected to employ critical thinking and question the validity behind the research and sources. Children will understand the heritage and history of the local area and how they tie into more global events. We want children to understand the chronology of the world’s history and that events even though separate, one person’s history can run concurrently alongside another’s.

Subject Progression

Implementation

Home Learning

Phase

What are children learning this half term?

How can I support my child's learning at home?

Early Years (Nursery and Reception)

People and the Community

As history is not taught as a specific subject in EYFS, please talk with your child about their family history. If you are able, talk about what hobbies their grandparents liked to do, their personality or anything else that made them special. It would be great to show photos of family members. Try to draw family members past or present. Why not create a frame for your picture?

Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)

Year 1 -Toys Through Time

Year 2-The Great Fire Here and There

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zc9s6g8

Discuss with your child about the different types of toys children would have had in the past? How do they compare to their toys now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb1hl_SY7GY

Listen to this story about the Great Fire of London.

Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)

Year 3 - Stone Age

Year 4 - Ancient Greece

https://www.imagininghistory.co.uk/post/creating-a-cave-painting

Paint like a Stone Age citizen- create your own cave painting!