Monthly Archives: December 2013

This is a Snowman, Elf, Grinch free zone. Put them back in the cupboard or in your bag. They are to watch in the holidays with your family. This is your one opportunity to teach a bit of history about … Continue reading →

Sally Thorne has pointed out that some of my links to posts I did for Hodder are not working. Importantly a link to a post about teaching a Victorian Christmas lesson. As this might be useful to a few of … Continue reading →

I’ve heard Jamie Byrom and Michael Riley talk about the power of the particular twice this year. They’ve argued that effective historical enquiries often start with a very particular story or event or individual. Something small that is easily tangible … Continue reading →