FREE St. George's Day: Rose Colouring Sheet/Page | EYFS & KS1 Printable

FREE Early Years (EYFS & KS1) St. George’s Day: Rose & Flags Colouring SHeet Activity Page

Celebrate England's patron saint with our lovely FREE St. George's Day: Rose Colouring Sheet! This engaging printable is perfect for EYFS and KS1 children, offering a fun and creative way to explore the symbols of St. George's Day.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this colouring sheet is a great activity to mark the celebration on April 23rd, while also developing key skills.

This fantastic FREE printable features:

• A large central rose: The rose is the national flower of England and a key symbol of St. George's Day.

• Small flags: Outlines of flags are included for children to colour in.

• Text 'Happy St. George's Day': A clear and cheerful greeting for children to colour, providing a direct link to the celebration.

(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 St. George's Day: Rose Colouring Sheet is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Colouring Activity:

    • Provide a variety of colouring tools (crayons, pencils, felt-tips) and encourage children to decorate the rose, flags, and text.

    • This is an excellent activity for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

  • Topic Introduction: Use the sheet as a starting point for discussions about St. George's Day, St. George himself, and the symbols of England, such as the rose and the flag.

  • Display Aid: Once coloured, the sheets make a beautiful addition to a display board about St. George's Day, showcasing the children's artwork and their understanding of the celebration's symbols.

  • Child-Led Exploration: Leave the sheets out with various colouring materials as an invitation to play in a continuous provision area, allowing children to engage with the theme at their own pace.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

  • Expressive Arts and Design: Children explore and use a range of media and materials, developing their own ideas and expressing creativity through colouring. They appreciate the visual qualities of the finished artwork.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): Colouring within defined areas helps to develop precise hand movements, strengthen pencil grip, and enhance hand-eye coordination.

  • 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.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐤 KS1 Curriculum

  KS1 Curriculum:

  • Art and Design: Children use drawing to develop and share their ideas and experiences. They can explore colour and line to bring the images to life.

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

  • English (Reading - indirectly): Exposure to the text "Happy St. George's Day" helps with word recognition and understanding that print carries meaning.

Download our FREE St. George's Day: Rose Colouring Sheet today and add a vibrant and educational touch to your learning as you celebrate this national day!

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