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WII Teaching Resources, Loved by KS2 Teachers Across the UK

Bring history to life with Jo Cooper's imaginative wartime stories, perfectly aligned with the KS2 curriculum. From ready-made activity sheets to author visits, explore these resources to inspire your learners.

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Curriculum Match

Discover how Jo’s stories connect with key KS2 goals — from literacy to empathy and historical knowledge.

WW2 Home Front

Guided Reading Comprehension

Empathy & Emotional Literacy

Historical Fiction Writing

PSHE: Identity & Belonging

Air Raids & Evacuation Topics

Diversity & Representation in Wartime

Community & Courage Themes

Teaching Resources

Free downloads to use in class or at home.

Sample Chapter - Audio

Free WWII teaching pack, reading guides, and classroom activities—perfect for KS2.

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Guided Reading Sheets

Printable comprehension questions and vocabulary builders designed to support group or independent reading across Jo’s books.

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WWII Activity Pack

Hands-on activities, fact sheets, and creative tasks to help students explore life on the Home Front in wartime Britain.

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Writing Prompts

Stimulate imaginative writing with themed prompts inspired by Jo’s characters and wartime settings.

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Wartime Quiz

A fun, team-based quiz to recap key WW2 topics — ideal for end-of-unit review or history-themed days.

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Booklist for Librarians

A curated list of recommended titles for your classroom or school library, covering WW2 fiction and nonfiction for KS2.

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Invite Jo to Your School

Spark imaginations and deepen understanding with a memorable author experience for your KS2 pupils.

Jo offers inspiring school visits tailored for KS2 classrooms — combining storytelling, history, and creativity. Choose from engaging assemblies, hands-on writing workshops, or a relaxed Q&A with a real author.

AssemblyTalk

Stories of life on the Home Front

Writing Workshop

Create characters, explore setting & voice

Meet the Author Q&A

Ask anything — from research to publishing

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Wartime Week Challenge

Bring history to life with a printable challenge for KS2 classrooms. Includes teacher instructions & certificate of completion.

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Discover the Isle of Wight’s Wartime Secrets Through the Eyes of a Child

Perfect for KS2 readers learning about WWII, evacuation, and the Home Front.

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