When students touch and wear history, they remember it.
Curriculum-aligned History boxes filled with replica artefacts, costumes and ready-to-use resources — helping teachers save planning time and bring History to life.
Available for 1 or 2-week hire - Delivery & collection included across Perth metro
More hands-on History. Less prep for you.
Created by a primary teacher, The Curriculum Chest makes it easy to bring hands-on History into your classroom without spending hours sourcing costumes, artefacts and resources yourself.
Each box arrives packed with curriculum-aligned replica artefacts, costumes, props and supporting resources ready for your students to explore.
You teach the History. We'll bring the resources.
Curriculum-aligned
Designed to complement Australian Curriculum HASS learning.
Ready to explore
Costumes, replica artefacts, props and resources all in one box.
Delivered to your school
We deliver and collect, so there's one less thing on your to-do list.
History Boxes
ANZAC Day
Help students discover the people and stories behind ANZAC Day through historical sources, replica objects and opportunities to step into the roles of those who served.
Step into their shoes - Dress as an ANZAC soldier or wartime nurse and explore the different roles and experiences of Australians during the First World War.
Examine the evidence- Handle and investigate replica medals, binoculars and field equipment while considering what these objects reveal about life during wartime.
Bring it into your lessons - Ideal for source investigations • inquiry stations • role-play • historical questioning
The First Fleet
Transform your classroom into 1788 with an immersive collection of costumes, replica artefacts and historical documents that help students experience the journey and arrival of the First Fleet.
Become a First Fleet character
Students can take on the roles of a convict, Marine, Royal Navy officer or judge, creating opportunities for role-play and exploring different perspectives.
Experience life on the voyage
Investigate replica shackles, telescope, compass, lantern and knot board to discover what life may have been like aboard the ships of the First Fleet.
Investigate the journey
Use historical maps, passenger lists, transportation orders and ration information to trace the voyage, investigate the people aboard and explore life in the early colony.
Bring it into your lessons
Ideal for role-play • historical inquiry • source analysis • immersive learning
How it works
1 — Choose your History box
Find the resource that matches your year level or history unit.
2 — Choose 1 or 2 weeks
Send us your preferred dates and we'll confirm availability.
3 — We deliver to your school
Your box arrives packed and ready for your class to explore.
4 — We collect it
When your hire finishes, we'll collect everything from your school.
Time to unpack the past
Planning your next History unit?
Tell us which box you're interested in and we'll send through availability and everything you need to know. There's no commitment to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curriculum Chests can be hired for one or two school weeks, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your class or year-level team. Need a little longer? Let us know in your enquiry and we'll do our best to accommodate.
1-week hire: $140
2-week hire: $180
Delivery and collection are included within the Perth metro area.
Every item across our Curriculum Chests is carefully researched and based on verified historical sources. Items are classroom-friendly and designed to support student engagement — thoughtfully sourced to bring each topic to life authentically and respectfully
Absolutely! Our Curriculum Chests are perfect for year-level teams. Resources can be shared between classes throughout your hire period, making them an affordable option for whole-year-level History units.