This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow History scheme of work. A timeline is a line that shows events in the order they happened, helping us see the passing of time. The word past describes events that have already happened, while present is what is happening now. We always start by looking at now at the end of the timeline, then look backwards to see the past. Because the past is so long, we can’t fit it all on a timeline, so we use an arrow to show it continues.

To create a timeline of your life, begin with your date of birth at the start. Then add important events, such as when you started school, got a new pet, or moved into Year 1. By placing these events in order, you can see how your life has progressed from the past to the present

This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow History scheme of work. In this video, Fahim shares the story of his favourite childhood toy – a small beagle given to him by his parents when he was just nine months old. As a child, he carried it everywhere, walking it around the flat, sitting with it, and playing with its tail. The toy became a constant companion, sparking his love for beagles.

Now an adult, Fahim has a real beagle called Bella, who is two years old. Full of energy and affection, Bella is everything he imagined when he dreamed of owning a dog. This connection between a much-loved childhood toy and a real-life pet shows how the things we treasure when we are young can inspire our dreams for the future.

This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow History scheme of work. In this video, Robert shares the story of his beloved teddy bear, given to him by his grandfather in 1950 when Robert was just two years old. Now over seventy years old, Teddy has been part of countless childhood adventures, travelling with Robert during school holidays to his grandfather’s nursery and horticultural business in Lincoln. Teddy even bears a special repair on his arm made from a piece of tights, revealing he was stuffed with straw.

Robert recalls how his grandfather created a playful tale about Teddy’s dirty feet, imagining that Teddy had climbed down the drainpipe at night to visit a pig in the nearby pigsty. According to the story, Teddy and the pig would sit and talk before Teddy returned to bed, ready for the next day. This special friendship was captured in a poem written by Robert’s grandfather, showing how treasured toys can inspire creativity, family stories, and lasting memories.

This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow History scheme of work. In this video, Vicky and Sophie share memories of their favourite childhood toys: My Little Ponies. They describe how they first received them as gifts for birthdays and Christmas, and how their collections grew over time. Each pony has its own colours, patterns, and special features, such as Posey’s pink flowers and Windy’s unicorn horn. Over the years, the toys have changed in appearance, with colours fading and hair becoming less soft.

They also explain how My Little Ponies were part of imaginative games, including playing schools, where Windy was always the teacher because he was the only unicorn. These toys were shared between family members and even played with alongside newer versions. The video shows how toys can hold special memories, connect different generations, and inspire creative play — sometimes even influencing what we become when we grow up.

This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow History scheme of work. It tells the story of Christopher Columbus, a famous explorer from over 500 years ago. In the past, people didn’t know as much about the world as we do today. They couldn’t travel easily, so there were places they hadn’t visited or even heard of. Columbus wanted to find a quicker way to reach Asia, where spices and silks could be found, so he set off sailing west from Spain in 1492 with three small ships.

After weeks at sea, Columbus and his crew reached land. He thought he had arrived in Asia, but he had actually landed in what we now call the Americas. Columbus met the people who already lived there and brought back gold and spices to Spain. His journey helped Europeans learn more about the wider world, but it also led to serious problems. Many people believe Columbus treated the native people unfairly, taking their land and riches. This story helps us explore how exploration brought new knowledge but also caused harm to others.