For a very long time, King Charles III was known as the Prince of Wales. He was crowned Prince of Wales by his mother in 1958 at Caernarfon Castle in North Wales. This title has now passed to his eldest son, Prince William. Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time. When it comes to colouring in the Coronation of King Charles, children gain a different way of expressing themselves. They’ll generally know what colours are associated with the monarchy, so giving them the opportunity to expand their knowledge of this topic differently will let them explore their imagination further. Learning another way to express themselves can also help children understand their own minds better, aiding cognitive development. The British monarchy is quite an important part of the identity of the United Kingdom, so learning about it can be quite a handy thing for children to do. One of the best activities for children to do while learning about a topic like this one is colouring. This is because it is a simple supplementary resource that can keep children entertained while they learn. Complete your wonderful monarchy and coronation-themed classroom display with our lovely display resources:

Ideal for EYFS, KS1 and KS2 children, these lovely King Charles III Coronation Colouring Bookmarks help children to take some time during the day to reflect and concentrate on their wellbeing, while creating adorable souvenirs for this special occasion. Ideal to use at school or as part of home learning, the lovely royal-themed illustrations, with portraits of King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, along with botanical elements such as the 4 flowers representing England, Wales, Scotland and Nothern Ireland are sure to be a favourite for adults and children alike. Image reproduced unaltered from Wikimedia Commons by kind permission of New Zealand Government House , under Creative Commons Licence When will King Charles' Coronation take place?The above video may be from a third-party source. We accept no responsibility for any videos from third-party sources. Please let us know if the video is no longer working.

There are many wonderful Coronation ideas to be found on the interent internet to mark this special event, including some by Konflux Theatre in Education's, such as building a carriage to get to the Coronation. Children can create them by recycling materials. Perhaps using cereal boxes for the carriage, water bottle tops for wheels and tissue paper for the carriage window curtains - the possibilities are endless! Bunting and placemats to colour and/or print and laminate ready for a Coronation Big Lunch or coronation partyFor adults, colouring is also a great way to relieve stress. It can help to calm the mind and body. Colouring can also help to improve sleep quality. Alternatively, if children want to colour in something they can keep, this King Charles III Royal Cypher Colouring Activity Poster is a good choice. Children can learn about what a cypher is before they get to colour it in, perhaps even writing a bit about it beforehand. This would be good to include as part of an afternoon lesson, as they can unwind with colouring in something they understand the significance of. It’s also an ideal activity to do at home with a loved one during the afternoon. Colouring is a wonderful way for children to express themselves and, just like with craft activities, can help them develop many skills including decision-making, colour recognition, fine motor skills, focus and concentration. It’s an activity that can also develop patience and relaxation, making it an effective mindfulness activity. Colouring can be done nearly anywhere and can also be a collaborative effort. Don’t believe it? Well, take a look at this first colouring activity!