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Winter Olympics - Whole-school writing activities pack for KS1 and KS2

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This whole-school primary writing resource pack is based on the Winter Olympic Games. Pupils will research sports included in the winter games, before going on to create their own event that could be included in the games based on winter sports, combining two or more sports or creating a new event within one of the sports.

Pupils will plan and organise their ideas before writing an instructional text about their new event.

When are the next Winter Olympics?

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, between 6th and 22nd February 2026. The 2030 Winter Olympics will be hosted by France and the 2034 Winter Olympics will be hosted in Utah, USA.

Winter Olympics resource pack contents

  • PowerPoint teaching slides
  • Winter sports image cards
  • KS1 planning sheet
  • KS2 planning sheet
  • Themed writing paper

National Curriculum Programme of Study Links

  • Year 1: Compose sentences orally before writing.
  • Year 2: Develop positive attitudes and stamina for writing by writing for different purposes.
  • Years 3-4: Draft and write by composing sentences orally, progressively building a varied vocabulary and an increasing range of sentence structures. In non-narrative material, use simple organisational devices.
  • Years 5-6: Draft and write by selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning. Use further organisational and presentational devices to structure text and guide the reader.

Download a Winter Olympics reading comprehension pack.

  • PowerPoint teaching slides
  • Winter sports image cards
  • KS1 planning sheet
  • KS2 planning sheet
  • Themed writing paper
  • Teaching notes
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