Keystage 1 History Fun Activities Printable Worksheets

George Washington colouring pageThis colouring page provides a creative activity for young learners to engage with the concept of historical figures like George Washington. Colouring allows children to explore their creativity and use their imagination to choose colours, patterns, and designs. Use this printable in any history lesson to reinforce learning about George Washington. 

Mary Anning Word SearchUse our colourful word search puzzle to introduce your KS1 pupils to the incredible world of Mary Anning, a renowned fossil collector and palaeontologist from the 19th century. With this word search activity, pupils search horizontally and vertically to find words like "fossil," "dinosaur," and "jurassic."  This word search is an excellent addition to your history lessons, providing an opportunity for students to develop their vocabulary, pattern recognition, and critical thinking skills. It's a fun and educational way to spark curiosity about the past and the wonders of prehistoric life. 

The Titanic Word Search ActivityThis handy word search activity is designed for KS1 pupils to have fun while learning about the famous ship, Titanic. In this word search, you will find hidden words related to the Titanic's journey and the tragic event that took place in the Atlantic Ocean. As they search for words like "ship," "ocean," and "iceberg," children will enhance their vocabulary and improve their spelling skills. Encourage your pupils to work independently or with friends to find all the words and learn more about the historical significance of the Titanic. 

Mary Seacole word search activityIn this word search, pupils will uncover 12 hidden words related to Mary Seacole's journey as a pioneering nurse and her acts of kindness and courage. Can you find all the words and learn more about this historical hero? 

Neil Armstrong Word SearchJoin the space adventure with this exciting Neil Armstrong-themed word search! This word search is specially designed for KS1 pupils, offering a fun and educational way to learn about the legendary astronaut, Neil Armstrong. Hidden within the puzzle grid are 12 words related to his historic moon landing and exploration of space.

This colouring page can be used as a fun activity when teaching kids about seaside holidays in the past. Use it as a discussion topic or simply just for fun!

This seaside-themed word search includes key vocabulary for students to learn. It's a great way for children to practise spelling too! This KS1 history resource can be used as an opening for discussion, or simply just for fun!

This dot to dot activity will help with a child's counting. Kids draw a line from dot number 1 to dot number 2, then from dot number 2 to dot number 3, 3 to 4, and so on. They continue to join the dots until they have connected all of them.

Students complete the multiplication sums to find the coordinates and colour the grid correctly. This resource can be used as a fun activity when teaching students about the Great Fire of London, or simply just for fun!

This printable can be used as an extra resource when teaching children about the Great Fire of London. Students trace over the lines and colour in the picture.

Mazes are a fun activity and a great way for kids to practise their penmanship skills by encouraging them to stay within the lines. Kids help the firefighter find his way to the fire engine. There is only one way leading to the fire engine. Use this as an extra fun activity when teaching students about the Great Fire of London.

This word search can be used as a fun activity when students are learning about different types of homes.

Kids can design their own teepee! This fun activity can be linked to teaching students about different types of homes.

Kids carefully cut out the pieces and glue them in the correct place on the puzzle. This can be used as an extra resource when teaching students about toys from the past.

Kids carefully cut out the pieces and glue them in the correct place on the puzzle.

Kids carefully cut out the pieces and glue them in the correct place on the puzzle.

This colouring page is a fun activity for students to enjoy when learning about the history of the kite.

This colouring page can be used as a fun activity when teaching kids about teddy bears!

A KS1 colouring page for children to colour. This can be used as an extra activity when children are learning about inventions, or simply just for fun!

Children must colour the picture.

Children must colour the picture.

KS1 colouring picture - Colour the hot air balloon. Remember to use bright colours!

KS1 History - Florence Nightingale cut out. This page should be printed onto card if possible to make cutting out the pictures easier.

KS1 History - Fire of London word search. Students find all of the words in the grid.