UK History11 · 11

Armistice Day, 1918

At 11 o'clock in the morning of 11 November 1918, the guns of the First World War stopped firing. Every year, at that same minute, we stand still for two whole minutes of silence.

Ages 5–7·~15 min

§ Parent briefing

…of 1918, the guns of the First World War fell silent.

At 11 o'clock in the morning of 11 November 1918, the guns of the First World War stopped firing. Every year, at that same minute, we stand still for two whole minutes of silence.


§ Today's cumulative learning

Small pieces to add to your growing timeline, maps, and word treasury.

Timeline

1918 · The First World War armistice

After the lesson, cut out the card in the pack and place it near 1918 on your timeline.

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World map

United Kingdom · France · Belgium · Flanders

Find the UK, France and Belgium. Add a poppy marker in Flanders, across the Channel from the UK.

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Word treasury

Armistice

Use the card in the pack, then add “Armistice” to your word treasury.

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7 items
  • Story to read together
  • Retelling activityThree-picture sequence
  • Number and measure activity
  • World map taskUnited Kingdom, France, Belgium, Flanders
  • 1918 timeline cardThe First World War armistice
  • Word treasury cardArmistice
  • Drawing or making page

After the lesson

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Map work
Timeline
Vocabulary
Factual recall
Independent curiosity

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