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World War 2

World War 2 primary resources

Help children explore World War 2 in meaningful ways with our ready-made primary resources. From lesson presentations and discussion slides to worksheets and activity prompts, each resource makes it simpler to teach key topics like The Home Front, Battle of Britain, the Allies and more—all designed to align with the National Curriculum and engage pupils in vivid, age-appropriate learning.

World War 2 lesson presentations and worksheets for primary pupils

Our collection of World War 2 primary resources covers essential topics in a way that’s clear, historical, and sensitive. You’ll find our The Home Front lesson presentation to explore how daily life changed during the war, plus a dedicated Battle of Britain KS2 slide deck, and an overview of the Allied Forces in action :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

To support remembrance learning and cross-curricular creativity, we also offer engaging VE Day activities like VE Day reading comprehension, themed crafts and writing prompts :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}. These resources encourage pupils to think around topics such as compassion and change, while building literacy and thoughtful reflection.

Each activity in our World War 2 primary resource bundle has been created with flexibility in mind—ready-to-use yet editable for your class needs. Whether you’re teaching KS1 or KS2, these history materials help bring the past to life in a thoughtful, curriculum-aligned way. Start a free trial today to access the full set of World War 2 teaching resources.