KS1 History Vocabulary List

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya

A KS1 history vocabulary list outlining key words pupils should know for early history lessons. It highlights time-related terms such as today, yesterday, tomorrow, the past, and the future, plus older and modern concepts like long ago and in the past. The list also covers family-generation language, memory and clue terms, and enquiry question words (Who?, What?, Where?, When?, Why?). It includes historical figures and events alongside materials and evidence vocabulary to support teacher explanation and broaden understanding.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Reception vocabulary

Time, past and future

Memory, clues and family generations

Year 1 vocabulary

Modern vs old concepts

Inventions and materials

Enquiry words (Who/What/Where/When/Why)

Year 2 vocabulary

Chronological order and eras

Historical people and events

Evidence, research and historians

FAQs

What is the purpose of this KS1 history vocabulary list?

It identifies history words pupils should be familiar with during history lessons, helping staff explain topics using accessible language and strengthening pupils’ understanding.

Which time-related vocabulary is included for Reception?

It includes today, yesterday, tomorrow, the present, the past, the future, day/week/month, and terms like long ago and old/new/recent.

What kind of historical enquiry words does the list provide?

It includes question words such as Who?, What?, Where?, When? and Why?, alongside vocabulary like investigate, research, evidence, and historians.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya