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?
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.
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.
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.
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!**


