Pancake Day: Display Banner | EYFS & KS1 Printable

Early Years (EYFS & KS1) Pancake Day: Display Banner

Get ready to celebrate with our cheerful Pancake Day Display Banner! This vibrant printable is perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms/settings, creating an instant focal point for your Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) celebrations.

Featuring delightful images of various plain pancakes ready for toppings, alongside a dynamic illustration of a frying pan with a pancake being flipped into the air, this banner proudly announces "Pancake Day!". It's an ideal way to add a festive touch to your Preschool, Nursery, School, or even a Parent or Childminder's home learning environment.

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

  Our Pancake Day: Display Banner is incredibly versatile and easy to use across various early years and KS1 environments:

  • Preschool, Nursery & Childminder Settings:

    • Instant Decoration: Print, cut, and hang the banner to immediately signal the start of Pancake Day activities or a food-themed week.

    • Topic Introduction: Use the banner as a visual cue to introduce discussions about Pancake Day, what pancakes are, and what toppings children like.

    • Role-Play Area: Enhance a 'Pancake Cafe' or 'Kitchen' role-play area by displaying the banner, adding to the immersive experience.

  • Reception Class (EYFS):

    • Classroom Display Heading: Perfect as the main heading for a display board showcasing children's pancake designs, counting activities, or writing about Pancake Day.

    • Celebration Focus: Use it prominently during a Pancake Day event or lesson to help children understand the theme of the day.

    • Vocabulary Reinforcement: Point to the words on the banner ('Pancake Day') to reinforce early word recognition.

  • KS1 Classes (Year 1 & Year 2 School):

    • Topic Header: Ideal for a display board about Shrove Tuesday, healthy eating, or celebrations around the world.

    • Art & Design Inspiration: The clear pancake images can inspire children's own drawings or paintings of pancakes and toppings.

    • Event Decoration: Use it to decorate the school hall or classroom for any Pancake Day-related assemblies, cooking activities, or shared celebrations.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  EYFS Framework:

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

  • Communication and Language: Encourages discussions about Pancake Day, related vocabulary, and shared experiences.

  • Understanding the World (The World / Celebrations): Introduces children to a specific cultural celebration (Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday).

  • Literacy (Reading - indirectly): Exposure to printed words ("Pancake Day") 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 (images, text) are used for display and communication.

  • English (Reading): Recognising familiar words in a display context.

  • History / RE (Indirectly): Can be linked to learning about customs and traditions associated with Shrove Tuesday.

  • PSHE (Wellbeing): Creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

Download our Pancake Day: Display Banner today and add a delightful, themed flourish to your learning space this Shrove Tuesday!

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