Celebrate Bonfire Night in the classroom or at home with our fun and educational printable activity pack for KS1 pupils.
Children will explore the excitement and history of fireworks night through reading comprehension, vocabulary, handwriting, and creative writing activities, all designed to develop literacy skills in an engaging, seasonal way.

This 10-page pack is ideal for use in early November as part of literacy lessons, morning work, or a themed topic on festivals and celebrations.

What’s included:
Reading comprehension: Bonfire Night – a first-person story about watching fireworks.
Reading comprehension: Why We Celebrate Bonfire Night – a simple nonfiction passage about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
Vocabulary matching: Match Bonfire Night words to their meanings.
Firework adjectives: Learn describing words to make writing sparkle.
Write about Bonfire Night: Creative writing using sentence starters.
Handwriting practice (1): Trace the words fireworks and bonfire.
Handwriting practice (2): Trace the words sparkler and night.
Safety poster activity: Read Bonfire Night safety tips and design a poster.
Word search: Find twelve themed words to reinforce spelling.
Colouring page: Create a bright fireworks night scene to finish.

Key features
Clear UK English spelling and vocabulary
Child-friendly design and simple instructions
Mix of reading, writing, and creative tasks
Suitable for printing in colour or black and white
Encourages discussion around firework safety

Curriculum links
English: Reading comprehension, handwriting, and sentence writing
PSHE: Safety awareness and seasonal celebrations

Perfect for:
Year 1 and Year 2 literacy lessons
Fireworks Week or seasonal topic work
Morning work, early finishers, or home learning

I hope your pupils enjoy learning about Bonfire Night with our fun and engaging activities.