European Day of Languages: Photos, Writing Prompts & 31 Activities
Spark rich, sensory writing while celebrating language diversity across Europe. This pack pairs striking photo flashcards with guided 5-senses prompts and a 31-activity teacher guide, so pupils can see, hear, smell, taste and touch the scene before crafting vivid descriptions. Ideal for KS1–KS2 (and EAL/MFL), it builds vocabulary, inference, and writing stamina—perfect for European Day of Languages and beyond.
What’s inside
High-quality photo flashcards showcasing European people, places, food, festivals and daily life
5-senses prompt framework: What can you see, hear, smell, taste, touch/feel?
31 Teaching Activities: quick, low-prep starters, discussion tasks, vocabulary games, and writing extensions using the photos
Why teachers love it
Instant, low prep: display on screen or print and go
Boosts descriptive writing for KS1–KS2 SATs preparation without losing the fun
Supports oracy & vocabulary (great for EAL learners)
Cross-curricular: English, MFL, Geography, PSHE, assemblies, tutor time
Flexible use: whole-class modelling, group work, literacy centres, early finishers
Easy ways to use it
Presentation mode: project a photo; pupils brainstorm with the 5-senses prompts; model a paragraph together
Eye-catching display: print/laminate to create a European Day of Languages gallery with pupil captions
Sorting & discussion: group photos by language, region, theme, or mood; predict what people might be saying or thinking
Writing choices: descriptive scene, character voice, factual report, postcard, menu, travel advert, diary entry
Skills developed
Descriptive techniques • Tier-2 vocabulary • Sentence variety • Inference • Cultural awareness • Speaking & listening • Memory strategies
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Celebrate the European Day of Languages with photo flashcards, sensory writing prompts, and 31 quick teaching activities. Printable, low-prep, and perfect for KS1–KS2 writing, vocabulary and EAL support.
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European Day of Languages photo flashcards with sensory writing prompts + 31 quick activities for KS1–KS2. Printable, ready to use in class.
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European Day of Languages; EDL; KS1; KS2; primary English; creative writing prompts; descriptive writing; photo flashcards; vocabulary; EAL; MFL; sensory writing; lesson activities; printable; classroom display
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