Category Archives: Creative history

Residual memory, finger tip knowledge and weaving ‘Big’ history

Posted on August 3, 2014 by

Quite why it took me so long to make space in the diary for the SHP Conference at Leeds Trinity now seems difficult to explain but until 2013 this annual event had been something I had heard a lot about but not … Continue reading →

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3-D History – Active Revision with Playmobil

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

It is that time of year again when we’re scratching our heads trying to think of something different to do with revision classes. Well why not get a bit creative, raid the toy cupboard and see what you can find … Continue reading →

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Getting Creative – Puppet Theatres in the History Classroom

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

I’m not sure if this is in any way a new idea but I’ve had some really fun lessons using this idea. The pupils love it and other teachers are starting to use the same approach in other subjects. When … Continue reading →

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