The time has come for a new chapter in British history, as Prince Charles ascends the throne to become King Charles! With a lavish and historic coronation ceremony just around the corner, the entire nation is buzzing with excitement. 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. If you’re looking for something a bit more detailed, why not use this Design Your Own King Charles III Coronation Flag resource for a lesson? You can begin with introducing some images of the monarchy and things associated with the Coronation. Then ask your class what things remind them of both the monarchy and Coronation. Colouring’s not just a fun way to pass the time either, it’s an excellent approach for refining fine motor skills and honing hand-eye coordination. It’s also fab for cultivating a little mindfulness in the middle of a busy day (for kids and adults alike!).

Everyone can join in and because there’s no right or wrong answer, it’s a great way to get your whole class involved. After, hand out this Coronation flag for them to colour in and watch the creative magic unfold. Other King Charles III Coronation Activities He’s passionate about environmental issues had has been raising awareness about the environment and global warming since the 1970s. Bunting and placemats to colour and/or print and laminate ready for a Coronation Big Lunch or coronation partyThe 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. Colouring is a brilliant activity for young children to take part in, as it helps them develop a unique set of skills while also giving them the chance to explore their imagination and express themselves.

We also have three different castles to colour. These are lots of fun for kids, during the coronation weekend and beyond as they also come in handy for prince and princess themes, and all kinds of creative arts and crafts. The Purple Pumpkin Blog also has a fun printable Coronation Bingo game, which can be played by young and old alike. Players have to match the images up and the first one to have all the images on their card is the winner. Colouring supplies of your choice (we used a selection ofwatercolour paints, pencils, crayons and pens) Gus and Louis are Camilla's grandsons, the twin sons of her only daughter Laura Lopes and her husband Harry.

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These Sharing Our Feelings Discussion Cards are a wonderful way to explore any feelings that children may be having on hearing the news. They encourage children to explore feelings of sadness, and are excellent prompts to ignite deeper discussions about our emotions.

For instance, children can use it in their collages, or you can use it in a class display of their craftastic endeavours of King Charles’ profile, the Coronation Crown or a Coronation flag. All three would look terrific on display and kept as Coronation memorabilia. If you’re looking for a way to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III this 6th May 2023 with your whole class, then this lovely set of King Charles III Coronation Colouring Bookmarks will be just the thing for you! 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! All our resources, like this King Charles colouring activity, have been carefully created by qualified teachers, practitioners and early years specialists. They’re designed to be fun and effective at facilitating your kiddos across their learning aims in alignment with the curriculum. Have a nosey through our other popular resources below to support you and your little ones through this remarkable time in history. More resources to support your teaching on the monarchy This King Charles III PowerPoint for KS1 is a great way for you to introduce your children to the new King. The presentation takes you through topics such as his life and education, his family, and more. It also explains the role of a monarch and what King Charles III will be expected to do.

He is the longest-serving heir apparent in history (meaning he waited the longest time before becoming King, 70 years, in fact!).

For older early years children, you might like to encourage their writing development with our lovely The Coronation Early Writing Activity. Imagine you are at the coronation. Describe what you can see, what you can hear, and what emotions you feel.If you like this beautifully designed King Charles III Coronation 6th May 2023 Colouring Activity Poster, then we have a whole range of other resources to help you plan your lessons about the Coronation of King Charles III this 6th May 2023. Perfect for use at school, nursery, an after school club or community group, practically wherever there are a bunch of children, this God Save The King Collaborative Colouring Activity will keep them all occupied. With 24 individual pictures, children get to work on one section each. When they’re done, put all the pictures together to create a single collaborative piece of artwork. This will look fantastic on any wall, just make sure you’ve got enough colouring pens, pencils and crayons! The Purple Pumpkin Blog also has a range of King Charles III resources that range from decorative banners and bunting, as well as party invites. There are also handy food ideas for your party and/or buffet.