Bastille Day KS2 Resource Pack | French Revolution, Culture & Celebrations Activities
Bring French culture and history to life with this engaging KS2 Bastille Day teaching resource. Ideal for language lessons, cultural enrichment days, or cross-curricular MFL and history links, this pack helps pupils explore the significance of le 14 juillet, the French Revolution, and national celebrations in France.
What’s Included: PPT with activities and tasks
Intro to Bastille Day and French national traditions
Simplified timeline of the French Revolution for KS2
Creative tasks: Classroom Activity: Make a Bastille Flag design, parade posters, party planning
French language vocabulary (linked to food, fireworks, celebrations)
Comprehension texts with retrieval, inference & vocab questions
Art and writing prompts: “If I were in Paris on Bastille Day…”
Quiz: Bastille Day facts and symbols
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Bastille Day?
A: Bastille Day (le 14 juillet) is France’s national day, marking the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. It celebrates liberty, revolution, and national pride.
Q: What subjects does this KS2 pack cover?
A: This resource links to History, Geography, MFL (French), English, and Art/Design, making it ideal for cross-curricular teaching.
Q: Is this suitable for all KS2 year groups?
A: Yes! Activities are designed for Years 2 and 3 and include differentiation opportunities to suit a range of abilities.
Q: Can this be used for a French Day or cultural week?
A: Absolutely. The resource is perfect for whole-school themed events or classroom-based MFL enrichment sessions.
Q: Are the activities printable and editable?
A: Yes – all worksheets, slides, and tasks are provided in a printable, editable format for flexible use.
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