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Welcome to Mysteries in Time, your ultimate KS2 History resource. Our award-winning history book and magazine resources are designed to bring the past to life and inspire young minds to explore and learn about history in a fun and engaging way.
We believe that history should be taught in a way that inspires children to learn and engage with the subject. That’s why our resources are designed to be interactive, informative and enjoyable.
With Mysteries in Time, KS2 pupils can explore the fascinating world of history through a series of engaging stories and fascinating facts alongside fun activities and puzzles. Every magazine is packed with vivid illustrations and informative content that will spark their imagination and make learning fun.
Engage children’s interest from the very start as your Time Machine box arrives. Designed to look like the Time Machine in the story, your class can be involved in the start of the historical journey as they imagine where in history it could take them.
Introduce the era by looking at the timeline and world map, then dive in with the fictional time-travelling adventure story that introduces the historical era in a fun, immersive way.
Explore the historical concepts and facts that are introduced in the story by reading the relevant section of the supporting history magazine. Cement the learning with the fun activities inside – they will be experts before they even realise they are learning!
From decoding hieroglyphics to making a wartime recipe using rationed ingredients, there are many ways to incorporate Mysteries in Time to create outstanding and inspirational lessons.
Spark the imagination of your class and watch them be inspired to learn more about the past, while improving key literacy skills to make this a cross-curricular learning experience.
Turn the bookmark over for a focused timeline of the era – a visual representation of which events came first to help cement the learning.
Build chronological understanding of how world history fits together as you add your timeline sticker at the start of each topic.
Discover how the world, its civilisations and cultures are connected as you locate the modern-day country on the world map and add the map sticker.
Find your map sticker and timeline sticker here to build your interactive timeline as you discover the fascinating stories that have shaped our world.
“As a teacher I used the Mysteries in Time series with my student and felt that it contributed fantastically and was presented in an interesting format for the younger student (9-12 years old). It can also be used as a precursor to build on further within the curriculum.“
Colleen Ryan
“As a history teacher myself, I was very impressed at how key features of the periods visited were incorporated into age-appropriate plots.“
Alex Mavrou-Stone
Practise and reinforce the learning of the new key vocabulary using the word puzzles (eg wordsearches, crosswords, anagrams), incorporate Numeracy learning with fun maths activities (eg measuring, times tables to complete a maze), activities linking back to the story, plus some activities as a fun extra!
Bursting with fascinating facts, all arranged in easy-to-read paragraphs. Short child-friendly sections will encourage even the most reluctant reader. Visually appealing with the colourful illustrations, cartoons and photographs, history lessons will be the highlight of the timetable!
Fun multiple-choice quiz in each history magazine. Can be used as formative assessment, or a fun plenary in teams to complete the topic.
Includes a 4-page pull-out section with models to make and games to play! Hands-on models to build collaboratively or independently, or games to further cement the key vocabulary and concepts learnt. Bring your topic learning into your Art lessons for a true cross-curricular experience!
Immerse children in the history with a recipe inspired by that era. Teaching points include counting, measuring, following a sequence, following instructions. Open discussion points: WW2 recipes use rationed ingredients, Aztec spiced hot chocolate was offered to the gods with sacrifices. Creative learning at its best!
Improve vocabulary, understanding and spelling with the glossary of key historical words. The key vocabulary is grouped ready to be pre-taught or simply referred to during lessons as the concepts are introduced. Could also be used to teach features of non-fiction text.
Absolutely! We have 12 fascinating topics to choose from, all of which will be aligned to the UK KS2 History Curriculum. Choose the topic, then the pack size, then place the order.
No! Order each Classroom Pack that you need. There will be no further commitment after this, but we hope to see you again!
Absolutely! If you have specific needs or requests, please email us for a bespoke quote.
You can pay by card or PayPal through the website. If your school needs to pay by Purchase Order, please email us the PO from a school email address.
Start exploring the world of history with Mysteries in Time today. Mysteries in Time is the perfect resource to build fascinating and engaging KS2 History lessons. Order now and watch your students’ passion for history come to life!