Primary school sessions

Primary school students take part in school session at Kensington Palace

Victoria's toys

Led by a costumed presenter, children will examine images and objects, considering the similarities and differences between toys from the past and today.

Key stage 1
Subject: History, English (spoken language) 
Topic: Victorians 
Session Type: Route-based and classroom 

Young school children enjoying a session at Kensington Palace.

How to become a queen: Educating Victoria

Children will explore Queen Victoria’s life through journals, paintings and objects to consider how she was trained for the position of Queen.

Key stage 2 
Subject: History, English 
Topic: Victorians 
Session Type: Route-based and classroom 

Tracey Tooley investigating Hampton Court Palace with Tudor figures from history.

Learning resources

Looking for resources to use in the classroom with your students?

Browse all of our curriculum-based learning resources covering 1000 years of history, including the Tudors, Georgians and Victorians.

You'll find resources for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 and SEND.