Scottish Flag/Saltire Display Bunting | EYFS & KS1 (Includes Colouring Version)
Transform your learning space into a vibrant celebration of Scotland with our Scottish Flag/Saltire Display Bunting! Perfect for EYFS and KS1 children, this versatile printable resource offers a fun and festive way to decorate your Preschool, Nursery, School, or even a Parent or Childminder's home environment.
This delightful pack provides triangular bunting featuring the iconic blue and white of the Scottish Saltire, making it an instant way to add a touch of national pride to any display or celebration.
To give you maximum flexibility, this pack includes two fantastic versions:
Full Colour Bunting: Ready to print, cut, and hang immediately for an instant burst of Scottish cheer. Perfect for quick setup for Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day, or any Scottish-themed event!
'Colouring In' Bunting: Features outlines of the Saltire, allowing children to colour and decorate their own flag pieces. This engaging activity fosters creativity, fine motor skills, and personalizes your display!
(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.)
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Our Scottish Flag/Saltire Display Bunting is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years and KS1 environments:
Preschool, Nursery & Childminder Settings:
Festive Decor: Quickly create a celebratory atmosphere for a Scottish-themed day, Burns Night, or St. Andrew's Day.
Creative Activity: Use the 'colouring in' version as a fun, hands-on activity. Children can colour their own flags before stringing them together.
Fine Motor Practice: Cutting out the triangular shapes (with adult supervision if needed) and colouring the flag provides excellent fine motor skill development.
Reception Class (EYFS):
Visual Learning: Display the full-colour bunting to help children recognise and remember the Scottish flag.
Collaborative Art: Each child can colour a piece of the bunting, contributing to a whole-class display.
Topic Enhancement: Use as part of a display board for a 'Scotland' or 'Flags of the World' topic, adding visual interest and context.
KS1 Classes (Year 1 & Year 2 School):
Classroom Decoration: Enhance your classroom or school hall during Scottish-themed events or lessons.
Art and Design Project: Children can focus on precise colouring within the lines of the flag design, or explore the meaning of national symbols.
Geography/History Link: Use the bunting to mark a learning zone dedicated to Scotland or the UK, supporting curriculum topics.
Event Decoration: Ideal for school assemblies, concerts, or celebrations related to Scottish culture.
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EYFS Framework:
Expressive Arts and Design: Children explore colour and design (through colouring), engage in imaginative play (as part of a decorated space), and contribute to a collaborative art project.
Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): Cutting and colouring the bunting pieces helps to strengthen hand muscles, improve scissor skills, and enhance hand-eye coordination.
Understanding the World (Cultures and Communities): Introduces children to a national symbol of Scotland, fostering an awareness of different cultures and national identities.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Participating in a group decoration activity fosters a sense of community and shared purpose.
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KS1 Curriculum:
Art and Design: Children use colouring and other media to develop and share their ideas, exploring colour and simple design within the flag motif. They can understand how art can be used for celebration and decoration.
History / Geography: Supports learning about national symbols, the UK, and Scotland, providing a visual aid for these topics.
Spoken Language: Opportunities for children to discuss the flag, its colours, and what it represents.
Download our Scottish Flag/Saltire Display Bunting today and effortlessly add a touch of Scottish decoration and creative fun to your learning environment!
⬅️ BURNS NIGHT Topic Page
⬅️ ST. ANDREW’S DAY Topic Page
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