Primary History 89

The primary education journal of the Historical Association

Published: 26th November 2021

In this edition of Primary History

04 Editorial (Read article for free)

06 HA Update 

08 How have schools interpreted the new EYFS Framework – including the introduction of the ‘Past and Present’ ELG? – Simon Ellis and Mackay Howe (Read article)

12 Teaching ‘these islands’ from prehistoric times to 1066 – Paul Bracey (Read article)

20 Women and space: reaching for the stars – Karin Doull (Read article)

26 Whatever did the Greeks do for us? – Alf Wilkinson (Read article)

30 Promoting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage in your primary history curriculum – Matt Flynn (Read article)

36 Research review series: History – July 2021: Summary of main points – Tim Lomas (Read article)

40 Key Stage 2–Key Stage 3: Transition – Preparing our primary historians for a successful future in history – Kerry Somers and Phil Thomas (Read article)

44 Sporting legacy: the history of endeavour – Susie Townsend (Read article)

49 History in the news

50 Preparing for the release of the 1921 census: How can we make effective use of the census in the primary history classroom? – Tim Lomas (Read article)

56 One of my favourite history places: Oakham Castle – Kate Rigby (Read article)

58 ‘We built a museum’: What does your school resource room look like? – James Searjeant (Read article)

Centre spread double-sided pull-out posterWhere did the Vikings go to in ‘these islands’?
Ancient Greece – Did you know…?

Regular features: Primary History runs a number of great regular features including Ideas for Assemblies, One of My Favourite History Places and Pull-out Posters. You can view all editions of these features here.

Cover image: Gypsy caravan camp fire with water kettle over fire. Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, England. Tim Gainey / Alamy Stock Photo

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