St George's Day For Kids!
"Cry God for Harry, England and Saint George!"
William Shakespeare (Henry V)
Although it is not a big event or a national holiday, St George's Day is celebrated on 23rd April each year.
It's a great excuse to enjoy or learn about some of England's customs and
traditions, and also to think about knights and castles and dragons! It's
also a good time to think about one of England's most famous men, William
Shakespeare, who was not only born on 23rd April 1564 but also died on 23rd
April 1616!
Who Was St George?
St George (famous for
slaying the dragon) is the patron saint of England. He was a Roman soldier
who protested against the Roman torture of Christians, and was killed for
his beliefs. He is most famous for the story of his fight against the
dragon.
St George's Day Colouring
England is famous for roses, tea, its Royalty, Wimbledon, Big Ben and the
Tower of London, and lots more besides! You'll find lots to colour in here:
St George's Day colouring pages
Lots NEW!
St George's Day Printables
We've got a great collection of St George's Day printables including all sorts
of flags to use for projects or display - even a flag jigsaw to keep kids
entertained and help them learn the St George's Cross!
St George's Day Printables Lots NEW!
St George's Day Crafts
Celebrate St George's Day this year by trying out some of our original
St George's Day crafts for kids! You
will find a flag, two feisty dragons, some royal accessories and lots more! Lots NEW!
Dress up for St George's Day!
Have a go at making one of two different knights helmets, a sword, and design
your own coat of arms for a shield...
Knight Crafts and Costumes
NEW!
St George's Day Jigsaws
Have some fun with our computer jigsaws for St George's Day - play now or
download for later!
St George's Day jigsaws
Here's an England flag printable puzzle - it makes a quick activity
which can be adapted to all ages and will help children to memorise the
flag too.
Flag jigsaws to print
NEW!
St George's Day Puzzles
St George's Day word searches More St George's Day Activities
See our new Knight's theme
NEW!
Learn all about London, England's fascinating capital city, and enjoy
colouring pages, an online virtual tour, and more
London Theme Lots NEW!
Have an English tea party! Bake a Victoria Sponge, and serve with cucumber
sandwiches and scones, strawberry jam and cream!
Paint your faces!
Buy (or make) that English standby meal, fish and chips. Or set up your own
play fish and chip shop at home. Get your kids to design their own menu or
use ours!
Fish and Chips menu
The summer in England is all about Wimbledon tennis!
Wimbledon and
Tennis for Kids
Dragons theme
Fans of dragons will find lots to keep them busy here!
You might also like:
Tudor Theme
Crafts, worksheets, colouring pages, printables of all sorts, and lots of links
- a really comprehensive new theme for this popular royal dynasty!
Jerusalem
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold:
Bring me my arrows of desire:
Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire.
I shall not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green & pleasant land.
(William Blake)
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