Celebrate St George’s Day with this engaging and age-appropriate EYFS & Year 1 activity pack, designed to support early learning, fine motor skills, and understanding of feelings and stories.

This printable PDF pack includes a variety of simple, hands-on activities inspired by St George and the Dragon, making it perfect for introducing young learners to the story in a fun and accessible way.

What’s included:

Tracing Character Feelings Page
Supports early writing and pencil control
Introduces children to basic emotions and feelings

Dragon Colour, Cut & Stick Activity
Develops fine motor skills through colouring and cutting
Fun, creative colour sort activity

“What Can I See?” Scene Activity
Based on a scene from St George and the Dragon
Encourages speaking, observation, and vocabulary development
Story scene linked to the FREE KS1 St George’s Day PowerPoint

Trace the Patterns – Shield Page
Helps develop mark-making and pattern recognition
Linked to St George’s shield theme

Skills covered:
Fine motor skills (cutting, tracing, colouring)
Early writing and pencil control
Speaking and listening
Vocabulary development
Understanding feelings and emotions

Perfect for:
EYFS and Year 1
St George’s Day celebrations
Continuous provision or guided activities
Independent or small group work
Low-prep classroom use

Why teachers love it:
Simple, age-appropriate activities
Engaging and hands-on learning
Links to a FREE supporting PowerPoint
Ideal for busy classrooms and quick setup