The London Classroom
Discover our free cross-curricular classroom activities and ideas for KS1–3 to generate excitement about London and spark children’s curiosity beyond the classroom
London Landmarks Match-Up (KS1–3)
Match the photographs to the famous London Landmarks (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture)
London Skyline Landmarks & Facts! (KS2/3)
Discover the view of London’s Skyline and how it’s changed over time with these images and facts (London Landmarks | London Then and Now | Architecture | Culture)
The London Eye in Numbers (KS2/3)
Guess incredible facts about the London Eye, including its height, weight and percentage of electricity used by the London Eye that is zero carbon! (London Landmarks | Climate Change | Green London)
Energy Efficient Landmarks (KS2/3)
Match the facts to the landmarks that aim to be more energy efficient or help to protect nature. (London Landmarks | Climate Change | Green London)
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London Detective Files (KS2/3)
Become a detective and create your own top secret detective files for famous London landmarks. (London Landmarks, Architecture | London Then and Now | Climate Change | Green London)
Create your own London Landmark (KS2/3)
Imagine your are going to enter a competition for a new attraction in London (London Landmarks | Architecture | Green London | Tourism | Culture | Creativity | Inspiration)
The Changing London Skyline Timeline (KS2/3)
Plot how London’s skyline has changed over the years with this timeline template (London Then and Now | London Landmarks | Architecture | Inspiration)
London’s Bridges (KS2/3)
Guess the bridge from the image and reflect on which designs are most interesting. Can students come up with their own bridge design? (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture | Creativity)
Free Resource Spotlight: Creative Pod Plans
We have created these very easy, simple to deliver, 30 minute creative pod plans, for you to help inspire students during their London experience.
Learning Objectives
- To be INSPIRED by their flight over the London skyline.
- To LOCATE famous London landmarks.
- To LEARN more about the history and architecture of London’s landmarks.
- To PARTICPATE in a curriculum linked activity during the 30-minute rotation.
Matching the Skyline: 3D Shapes (KS2/3)
Cut out and match the building or landmark with the 3D shapes. (London Landmarks | Architecture | Culture)
London Borough Map (KS2/3)
Name and label the 32 London boroughs using this map (Diversity | Community | Identity)
London Inspiration Circle (KS1–3)
Write, draw or create a collage for how London inspires you using the London Eye Inspiration Circle! (Inspiration | Creativity | Celebration)
London Travel Brochure Template (KS2/3)
Create a travel brochure persuading people to visit London using our brochure template. (Inspiration | Creativity | Celebration | Tourism | Culture)
Take Learning Sky High
Expand students’ cultural capital and spark curiosity by extending learning out in the city.
