FREE 'Happy St. George's Day' Display Banner | EYFS & KS1 Printable

FREE Early Years (EYFS & KS1) ‘Happy St. George’s Day!’ Display Banner

Celebrate England's patron saint with our lovely FREE Early Years ‘Happy St. George’s Day!’ Display Banner! This eye-catching printable is perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, offering a vibrant and welcoming focal point for your St. George's Day celebrations on April 23rd.

Designed to be both festive and informative, this banner is an ideal way to add a celebratory and educational touch to your Preschool, Nursery, School, or even a Parent or Childminder's home learning environment.

This fantastic FREE printable features:

• Text 'Happy St. George's Day!': A clear and cheerful greeting that instantly sets a celebratory mood.

• Images of a lion, a flag, and roses: These powerful symbols are all associated with England and St. George. The lion represents strength and courage, the flag is the iconic St. George's Cross, and the rose is the national flower.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE Early Years ‘Happy St. George’s Day!’ Display Banner is incredibly versatile and easy to use across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Instant Festive Decor: Simply print, cut, and hang the banner to immediately signal the start of St. George's Day activities or a topic on England.

  • Classroom Display Heading: Use it as the main heading for a display board showcasing children's artwork, writing, or photos related to St. George's Day, English culture, or courage.

  • Topic Introduction: Use the banner as a visual cue to introduce discussions about St. George's Day, its meaning, and the symbols of England. The images of the lion, flag, and rose are excellent starting points for conversation.

  • Historical and Cultural Learning: The banner provides a respectful and visible way to acknowledge a significant national day, fostering an understanding of culture and history.

  • Literacy Practice (Indirectly): For emergent readers, the bold "Happy St. George's Day!" text offers exposure to environmental print, helping them associate words with a special occasion.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Expressive Arts and Design: Appreciating the visual appeal of a display and understanding how decorations contribute to a festive atmosphere.

  • Communication and Language: Encourages discussions about St. George's Day, its symbols, and the story of St. George.

  • Understanding the World (People, Culture & Communities): Children learn about a national day of celebration in England, broadening their understanding of their own culture and community.

  • Literacy (Reading - indirectly): Exposure to printed words helps with early word recognition and understanding that print carries meaning.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐤 KS1 Curriculum

  KS1 Curriculum:

  • Art and Design: Understanding how visual elements (colours, symbols, text) are used for display and communication.

  • History: A fun and accessible way to introduce a historical figure (St. George) and a national celebration.

  • English (Reading): Recognising new words in a display context and understanding their meaning.

  • PSHE: Learning about national celebrations and the importance of showing respect for cultural traditions.

Download our FREE Early Years ‘Happy St. George’s Day!’ Display Banner today and add a delightful, themed flourish to your learning space as you celebrate this national day!

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