St George's Day Resources
St George’s Day Activities for EYFS and KS1
Explore our collection of St George’s Day activities designed for EYFS and KS1 classrooms. These creative resources help pupils learn about England’s patron saint while taking part in engaging crafts, colouring activities and themed classroom tasks.
St George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April and provides a great opportunity to introduce pupils to the legend of St George and the dragon, the symbolism of the St George’s Cross and the traditions associated with the celebration. Our resources make it easy for teachers to plan meaningful St George’s Day lessons while keeping pupils engaged through hands-on activities.
St George’s Day activities for the classroom
St George’s Day activities help pupils learn about English traditions while exploring the famous legend of St George and the dragon. Teachers often introduce the story through art, storytelling and simple craft activities that help pupils understand why this day is celebrated.
Our St George’s Day resources provide engaging classroom ideas that combine creativity with learning.
- Colouring activities: Use our St George’s Day colouring pages as a simple creative activity for younger pupils.
- Creative craft activities: Pupils can design their own shields using our St George’s Day design a shield activity.
St George’s Day crafts and learning ideas
St George’s Day crafts are a popular way to introduce the celebration in primary classrooms. Activities such as designing shields, colouring dragons or creating St George’s flags allow pupils to explore the themes of bravery, knights and medieval legends while developing creativity and fine motor skills.
Many teachers combine craft activities with storytelling about the legend of St George and the dragon to help pupils understand the history and traditions linked to this national celebration.
Browse our collection of St George’s Day activities and resources to discover classroom ideas that help pupils explore the celebration in a creative and engaging way.
