Children interested in language and literature likely will respond well to literature. Find out what writers interest the students. If they are English writers, plan to study their peers. If the authors the children cite are foreign, explain that the works are translations. Perhaps this will spark an interest in other translated works or learning a foreign language.
Popular entertainment is not known for its educational value, but many movies or video game take place in a historical period or are based on historical facts. Ask the class to name their favorite entertainment works. Research those works and bring to class an example detailing the events (if based on a true story) or similar conflict. Even science fiction works often are based on historically accurate battles. Deconstructing the films alongside the historical evidence can be a compelling and entertaining activity for most children.
For children who are very hands-on when they play, science is a good field to explore. There are hundreds of science books containing chemistry or physics experiments that are safe for kids to perform. Find one of these works and see if your children respond to the projects. If not, there are many fields of science to pursue. Astronomy is a compelling choice because it combines other activities that kids love. A night time trip to count constellations can be a learning and bonding experience that provides a lasting memory.