Mae Jemison Activity Pack

Inspire young learners with this engaging Year 1 Mae Jemison activity pack, designed to support learning during Black History Month or as part of a space topic. Through a range of fun, curriculum-linked activities, children will discover the incredible story of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel into space, while developing their reading, writing, comprehension and creative thinking skills. This engaging resource introduces children to Mae Jemison’s achievements through an informative, child-friendly fact file before encouraging them to explore her story through a variety of activities. Pupils will enjoy completing a codebreaker challenge, taking part in a read-and-draw activity, colouring a themed page and creating their own space-inspired drawing based on what they would take on a journey beyond Earth. Perfect for Black History Month, this activity pack encourages children to think about ambition, perseverance and the importance of following their dreams. It provides an opportunity to celebrate an inspirational Black woman while helping children develop curiosity, confidence and a belief that anything is possible. This low-prep resource is ideal for Year 1 classrooms, literacy lessons, topic work, independent learning, continuous provision or as part of a space-themed unit. This resource includes: Child-friendly Mae Jemison fact file Codebreaker challenge Read-and-draw activity Mae Jemison colouring page Creative space drawing activity Ready-to-print worksheets Perfect for: Black History Month activities Year 1 classrooms Space topic lessons Significant people topics Literacy activities Reading and comprehension practice Creative writing and drawing activities Independent learning Classroom discussions Homework activities Learning opportunities: Learn about an inspirational historical figure Develop reading comprehension skills Build vocabulary and speaking skills Encourage creative thinking and imagination Develop fine motor skills through co