No-Prep Christmas Activity Bundle (KS2): Maths, English, DT & Humanities (Year 5 & 6)

**Survive the last week of term with this engaging, educational, and completely no-prep Christmas Activity Bundle!

Designed specifically for Year 5 and Year 6 (KS2), this cross-curricular pack covers Maths, English, Design & Technology, and Geography/History. It’s the perfect solution for keeping students focused and learning during the festive excitement, without requiring hours of planning from you.

Just print and go!

What’s Included in this 4-Part Bundle?

1. Maths: The Elf Workshop Data Challenge

Skill: Data interpretation, addition, comparison, and creating bar charts.

Activity: Students analyze production output from four different Elf Workshops (Glimmer, Jingle, Tinsel, Sparkle) to answer data questions and draw a precise bar chart.

Includes: Teacher Answer Key.

1. English & PSHE: A Proposal to the North Pole Council

Skill: Persuasive writing, formal letter structure, and critical thinking.

Activity: Students must write a formal letter to the North Pole Council proposing one major change to make Christmas fairer or more sustainable. Includes a P.E.E. (Point, Evidence, Explanation) planning grid to scaffold their writing.

1. D&T / Art: Sustainable Decoration Design Brief

Skill: Design specifications, sketching, annotation, and evaluation.

Activity: A creative challenge where students act as designers to create an eco-friendly festive decoration. They must sketch three ideas, create a final annotated design, and evaluate its sustainability.

1. History & Geography: Global Christmas Traditions

Skill: Mapping, research, and cultural investigation.

Activity: Students map the origins of famous traditions (like the Christmas Tree and La Befana) and conduct a short research investigation into how different cultures celebrate.

Includes: Teacher Answer Key.

Why choose this bundle?

Curriculum Aligned: Keeps the academic rigor high even during the fun week.

Differentiated: Activities are open-ended or structured to allow access for different ability levels.

Zero Prep: Full instructions and answer keys are included—just photocopy and teach.

Engaging Contexts: From Elf production lines to eco-friendly design, the themes engage upper KS2 students instantly.

Perfect for:

The final week of term.

Supply/Substitute teacher days.

Independent work packets.

Homework over the holidays.

Download today to save time and finish the term on a high!**