Blank timeline templates
These versatile blank timeline templates are perfect for creating engaging history, science and literacy resources that support different learning abilities.
What’s included?
These blank timeline templates are available as a free PDF download, or you can subscribe for access to an editable, customisable version. The templates come in four different designs, suitable for any historical period or subject.
Choose from:
- Blank timeline with 10 boxes for images or information
- Blank timeline with 7 boxes for images or information
- Blank timeline with 7 boxes and arrows to key points on the timeline
- Blank timeline with 7 boxes, arrows and writing lines
How to use these blank timeline templates
These versatile timeline templates can be used across the primary curriculum to support learning in various ways:
- History topics: Perfect for sequencing key events in topics like the Romans, Victorians or World War II. The 10-box template works well for more complex periods, whilst the 7-box version is ideal for younger pupils.
- Science: Use to show stages of plant growth, animal life cycles or the order of scientific discoveries. Templates with arrows are particularly helpful for showing cause and effect.
- Literacy: Support story planning and sequencing with the writing lines template. Excellent for both fiction and non-fiction writing tasks.
- Cross-curricular projects: Document class projects, school trips or personal achievements throughout the year.
Supporting different abilities with the templates
Our timeline templates offer flexibility for different learning needs and abilities. Writing line versions offer structure for children needing extra support, while arrow designs help visual learners. The 7-box layouts work well for KS1, and the more detailed 10-box versions suit KS2 learners.
As a subscriber, you can customise these templates to your class's needs by adding pre-printed information, leaving sections blank, or using colour coding. The editable format makes it easy to adapt templates for your class.
Top tips for using the blank timeline templates
- Consider laminating templates for reuse with dry-wipe markers
- Use different colours for different types of events or information
- Encourage pupils to add illustrations alongside written information
- Display completed timelines to create engaging classroom displays.
