Local themes
Exploring the history of their locality helps students develop a sense of place and identity. This rich resource includes themed photographs, objects, paintings and documents, from museums and galleries across the Tees Valley and from the National Portrait Gallery in London, alongside fascinating information and useful ideas to support curriculum-linked learning at Key Stage 1-3.
It’s very difficult to start a topic with no existing knowledge – the resource gave you structure, focus, ideas and knowledge.
Teacher
I used the high quality images and factual information on the online toolkit to inspire and inform the children when creating their art work and writing.
Teacher Year 4
The children used the information online to do their own research.
Teacher Year 3 and 4
I learned a lot about our area that I could share with the students.
Teacher SEND students
I used the resource to gather images and information. It was very comprehensive and helped to generate the ideas for the exhibition.
Teacher KS 2
Explore by theme
Teddy Bear: ‘Guisborough Ted’ (about 1900)
Snakes and ladders game (1930s)
Small-world play: Train set (1960s) and farm (1950s)
Skipping rope (early-mid 1900s)
Rubik’s cube (1980s)
Etch-A-Sketch (1960s)
Doll (late 1800s)
Betta Bilda construction set (1960s)
Clockwork Car (1930s)
Care Bear (1980s)
Acrobat toy (about 1900)
Protecting our local wildlife
Art in our collections
Local Art and Artists
Teesside transport and journeys
Victorian homes
Inspired by nature
Early settlers
Ironstone miners
The Stockton & Darlington Railway
Beside our seaside
The Tees Valley in World War I
Made in the Tees Valley
Teessiders
