A 68 page power point which includes flashcards to teach the vocabulary and covers about 5 short lessons. This can be used by students independently or taught in class! The work supports the teaching of the topic of festivals, traditions and celebrations at GSCE and supports the teaching of the exercises which are found in both the foundation and higher page of the AQA text books. The final activity is a creative task which students can be left as a research project for homework and gives flashcards of the 13 Provencal desserts which students are asked to draw on their own Christmas table. A competition idea maybe ?

UPDATED: A set of four worksheets using vocabulary from the new AQA GCSE syllabus (2024) for topic of Theme 2 topic ‘Customs, Festivals and Celebrations’. Intended focus is topic vocabulary so could be used as part of topic teaching or good for GCSE revision packs. Answers included. Activities include: Match Spanish to English Translate into English Fill in the missing word Unscramble the word / phrase Find the definition Choose the correct translation Other GCSE topics available on my shop or as a bundle through this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13210366

KS3 festive lesson with global Christmas traditions, student tasks, cultural comparisons & interactive activities. Ideal for tutor time or end-of-term fun. Explore festive traditions from across the globe with this engaging KS3 Christmas Around the World resource. Designed to spark curiosity and celebrate diversity, this classroom-ready lesson introduces students to the wide range of cultural customs tied to the holiday season. What’s inside: Interactive PowerPoint covering global Christmas celebrations Creative student tasks including fact-finding, cultural comparisons & design activities Flexible format – ideal for end-of-term lessons, tutor time, or RE/Geography crossovers Students will reflect on how different communities mark the festive season, and discover unique traditions from countries such as Japan, Ethiopia, Mexico and more. A perfect way to blend fun, cultural awareness and critical thinking in a seasonal classroom experience!

This lesson resources is intended to explore the Christmas celebration traditions in Spain with opportunities to compare to UK traditions. A quiz is included with answers to check students progress and understanding. At the end of the lesson they should be able to say how they celebrate christmas and if they don’t, they can talk about their own celebration. The resource includes : Presenation PPT Quiz Sentence builder It is more suitable to KS3 but can be adapted to KS4.

This comprehensive revision pack is designed to support students preparing for the new AQA GCSE Spanish (2026 specification). Focusing on Unit 5: Customs, Festivals & Celebrations, this resource provides a wide range of exam-style activities to help students build confidence across Reading, Writing, Translation and Grammar. Perfect for classroom revision, homework, intervention sessions or independent study. What’s included? Foundation and Higher tier reading texts (AQA-style layout) Multiple-choice comprehension questions Matching tasks Grammar gap-fill activities Spanish → English translations (Foundation & Higher) English → Spanish translations (Foundation & Higher) 90-word and 150-word writing tasks Higher-tier model answers Full teacher answer key All activities reflect the style, format and language expectations of the 2026 AQA exams. Ideal for: Year 10 & 11 GCSE Spanish students Foundation to Higher differentiation Retrieval practice & exam technique Revision lessons Mock preparation Cover lessons Why teachers love this series: Clear exam-style formatting Carefully graded tasks Strong vocabulary coverage from the official specification Mixed tenses and grammar practice Ready-to-print and easy to use

3 x Sentence Builders for the new AQA GCSE French topic CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS Recommended for Higher Tier due to the range of language, but could easily be adapted for Foundation Tier (editable word documents included) What’s included: Learning outcomes covered: o Describing birthdays - 3 tenses o Describing a traditional celebrations and festivals o How you celebrate - 3 tenses Vocabulary based on the official AQA lists + high frequency, useful verb phrases, complex structures as chunks and other universals Integration of complex structures and idiomatic expressions to help students learn high-level language as chunks High-frequency vocabulary and complex structures are recycled across several of the sentence builders How to use them: Modelling & scaffolding: I use sentence builders as a Knowledge Organiser, a modelling tool when introducing a new topic, and a scaffold for writing and speaking. Teaching ideas: I have a free document in my TES called “Teaching ideas for sentence builders” that I recommend downloading if you’d like more ideas on how to get started with sentence builders. EPI methodology: Although I do not work in an EPI school or follow every part of MARS EARS from Gianfranco Conti, these sentence builders could be used for EPI - they are in both PDF and word format so can be edited and adapted. If you have any questions about this resource, please do not hesitate to contact me via my MFL Instagram @eclaireMFL

2 sentence builders to support the topic of Festivals and Celebrations (AQA GCSE). The first one covers: how people celebrate festivals (present tense with ‘on’) my favourite festival is … because … last year for … I/we … (perfect tense) The second one covers: what I did last year for my birthday what I am going to do/ will do this year/ next year (both future tenses included)

Christmas/ Tradition/ Around the world/ 25th December/ Assembly ideas/ Primary/ Secondary This 10-15 minute assembly looks at how countries celebrate Christmas around the world and all the weird and wonderful traditions that take place during the build up. The assembly enables the students to guess he country for which each tradition belongs (which are still done to this day) and finishes with a fun filled Christmas quiz. The pack contains: Full powerpoint A ‘how to use’ word document with synopsis, help with delivery and customisation ideas. Thanks for looking

A fully planned and engaging assembly PowerPoint designed to introduce pupils to May Day and explore the traditions, history and celebrations of this popular spring festival. This assembly explains what May Day is and why it is celebrated on 1st May, helping pupils understand its roots as an ancient festival marking the arrival of spring and warmer, brighter days. Pupils will learn about the history of May Day, including how it has been celebrated for thousands of years by different cultures, from Roman flower festivals to Celtic Beltane celebrations and medieval traditions. The presentation explores a range of May Day traditions, both around the world and in Britain, including maypole dancing, Morris dancing and the May Queen. These engaging examples help pupils connect with British culture and heritage in a fun and meaningful way. A strong focus on community, nature and celebration encourages pupils to reflect on the importance of seasonal change, kindness and coming together. The assembly also includes simple, practical ideas for how children can take part in May Day celebrations today. Perfect for whole-school assemblies, this resource is suitable for both KS1 and KS2 and requires no additional preparation. What’s included: Clear, engaging and age-appropriate slides Explanation of May Day and its history Exploration of British traditions and customs Links to seasons and nature Practical celebration ideas for pupils Strong links to history and cultural learning Ideal for: May Day (1st May) Seasons and spring topics British culture and traditions PSHE and SMSC Whole-school assemblies

In this digital product: You will find a Knowledge Organiser/ Summary Sheets for Topic 5: Customs, Festivals and Celebrations of the French GCSE with AQA (2024) This Knowledge Organiser is linked to my Topic 5 GCSE resource and each of the 4 pages correspond to a section: A: Celebrations B: Customs and How we celebrate C: Past Occasions D: Festivals On the left: Content summary On the right: Grammar points Note that elements of phonics have not been included in the Knowledge Organiser. The first 2 files are a preview of what is included in the .zip folder: GCSE-5-KO.zip. After downloading, save the .zip file in your computer (in “documents” for example), then right-click and select “extract all” to access the documents. There are more of my GCSE resources here, including Freebies. If you have any questions or if you are interested in more resources like this one, you can check this Facebook page:@Frenchresources, where updates, links and freebies are posted regularly.

A PDF document including two sentence builders on the new AQA GCSE topic ‘Celebrity culture’ covering the questions: ¿Quién es tu famoso favorito? ¿Cuáles son las ventajas y las desventajas de ser famoso? Sentence builders include foundation and higher tier vocabulary from the new AQA spec and are available to print in both colour and/or black and white. Any typos please let me know and I will amend :)

A PDF document including a sentence builder on the AQA GCSE topic 'Festivals, Customs & Celebrations’ covering the question: ¿Cuál es tu fiesta favorita? This sentence builder includes foundation and higher tier vocabulary from the new AQA spec and is available to print in both colour and/or black and white. Any typos please let me know and I will amend :)

Description Engaging & Educational Easter Assembly for Primary & Secondary Schools Looking for a ready-to-use, informative, and engaging Easter assembly for your school? This Easter Assembly Presentation is designed for primary and secondary pupils, offering a fascinating exploration of Easter celebrations around the world. From the Easter egg hunts in the UK to spectacular Semana Santa processions in Spain, Easter bonfires in Germany, trick-or-treat-style Easter witches in Finland, and red-dyed eggs and midnight feasts in Greece, this assembly brings Easter to life with diverse global traditions.** What’s Included in this Easter Assembly? • What is Easter? – The meaning behind Easter and why it is celebrated by Christians • Why is Easter Important? – Exploring the resurrection of Jesus and its significance. • The Lead-Up to Easter – The key events of Lent and Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday). • Easter Around the World – Unique Easter traditions from the UK, Spain, Germany, Finland, and Greece. • What Can We Learn from Easter? – Themes of hope, renewal, sacrifice, and kindness. • Reflection & Discussion Questions – Encouraging pupils to think about Easter’s lessons in their own lives. Why Choose This Easter Assembly? ✔ Designed for UK Primary & Secondary Schools – Suitable for KS2, KS3, and KS4 students. ✔ Engaging Content – Perfect for school leaders, RE teachers, and assemblies. ✔ Visually Appealing & Easy to Deliver – Can be used as a PowerPoint or script. ✔ Includes a Reflection Section – Encourages students to think about the meaning of Easter beyond the holiday. **Inspire & Educate Your Students This Easter ** Celebrate Easter 2026 (April 5th) with this engaging assembly that connects religious significance with cultural traditions around the world. Whether you’re teaching about Easter eggs, processions, bonfires, or family feasts, this assembly ensures a meaningful and memorable experience for all pupils.

Victorian Christmas Traditions. KS1 and 2 power-point of 58 slides (including worksheets). This power-point can be used as a complete stand-alone lesson which can be edited into topic sections or as an additional spin off to related topics which encourage the pupils to think about how a Victorian Christmas is celebrated and how the traditions we know today originated. I have kept the information simple with a mix of slides, and lots of additional fun linked activities including a quick dictionary definition exercise, a short youtube clip, book exercises (written tasks), paired talk activities, 11 worksheets. Christmas traditions covered are: Tree, decorating the tree and the home, presents, crackers, cards, dinner, entertainment and games. Learning objectives • To know the origins of Christmas traditions in the United Kingdom. • To compare Christmas traditions today with Victorian Christmas traditions. • To express opinions and views about Victorian Christmas and compare what it was like for rich people and poor people. • To work co-operatively with a partner or small group to discuss answers and ideas about Christmas traditions. Worksheet 1: Matching task. Victorian and present-day Christmas tree decorations. Worksheet 2: Venn diagram – rich and poor Victorian Christmas. Book activity: Label the evergreen decorations. Worksheet 3: Write a message / joke for a cracker. Worksheet 4. Follow Instructions. How to make a Christmas cracker. Book activities: Christmas cards. Worksheets 5,6,7: 3 blank templates with a Victorian border for Christmas card designs. Worksheet 8: Work out the Figgy Pudding recipe used by the Victorians but written in old English. Worksheet 9: Blank plate templates for a Victorian and present-day Christmas dinner. Worksheet 10: 6 Victorian Parlour games on cards. Worksheet 11: Victorian traditions blank writing summary for each tradition. Each slide includes pictures which illustrate the key learning points. Useful alongside lessons or topics on Christmas, celebrations, Winter, entertainment, Victorians.

An information sheet about French celebrations which could simply be given to students, but it could also be cut into the various sections, and students put them back together correctly as an assessment task.

A selection of reading comprehension tasks on different celebrations in Germany.

In this lesson, students work in pairs to research family and kinship in Aboriginal culture. They then discuss their findings as a group before planning a documentary charting the different aspects of Aboriginal identity and experience connected to the area.

These speaking cards are created to learn and comment on Hispanic Festivals and their traditions. Perfect cards used as prompt in debates Revision of traditions and festivals Speaking and comprehension practices Used with A-level students