History · Seedlings 4–6 · Reception–Y1
Then and now
How was life different when Grandma was small?
What you will learn
- Sequence events and objects on a simple timeline
- Use words like before, after, long ago, now
- Compare toys/homes/school then and now
- Ask questions about an old photograph
Helpful to know first: Know today/yesterday/tomorrow
Discover
Think first: How was life different when Grandma was small? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Sort toys old/new
- Family timeline with photos
- Interview a grown-up about school
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · History
Practise — check a common mix-up
Old things are always black and white.
Grandparents were once children.
Apply / Create — Then-and-Now Interview
Ask an older family member 3 questions about their childhood; record answers and draw one 'then' and one 'now' picture.
Evidence type: audio or adult observation · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: One question
- Developing: 3 questions asked
- Secure: 3 answers recorded and compared then/now
- Extending: Explains one reason things changed
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC · KS1 History: changes within living memory
- aligned to IB PYP · Where we are in place and time
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?