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Make Your Own Coronation Flag
- StageEarly Years
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Make Your Own Coronation Flag is a free printable craft activity for children who want to design a bright flag of their own. They create a vibrant flag to wave during the Coronation celebrations, choosing the colours and symbols that say celebration to them.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company. Download the sheet, print it and set out some pencils, crayons or felt tips. It works at home, in a classroom or at a street party table.
What is on the sheet
Children make their own Coronation flag to wave in the celebrations. They decide how it will look, choose colours and symbols, and decorate it with care. There is no right or wrong design, so every flag will be different. Some children will go for bold patterns. Others will add crowns, stars or simple pictures. The finished flag is something they can proudly hold and wave.
Ways to make your flag special
Plan before you colour
Sketch ideas on scrap paper first. Decide on two or three main colours and one or two symbols. A short plan helps children avoid running out of space and gives them a clear picture of the finished flag.
Colour with care
Use firm, even strokes and try to stay inside the shapes. Colour the large areas first and add small details last. Pressing lightly first, then going over it again, gives a deeper and brighter finish.
Add a pattern border
Run a repeating pattern around the edge, such as stripes, dots or zigzags. Repeating a pattern helps children notice order and rhythm, and it makes the flag look neat and finished.
Fix it to a handle
Tape the finished flag to a straw or a blunt lolly stick so it can be waved. An adult should do any trimming or cutting of sticks. Check that the tape holds firmly before the flag is waved.
Why make a flag for a coronation?
A coronation is the ceremony in which a king or queen is crowned. In the United Kingdom it is a moment of national celebration, and many people mark it with street parties, school events and decorations. Flags and bunting are a big part of that, because they are quick to make, bright and easy to share with others.
A flag is a piece of cloth or paper with colours and shapes that stand for something. Designers keep flags simple so that they can be recognised from far away. When children make their own, they decide which colours and symbols mean celebration to them. That gives them a good reason to talk about what a coronation is.
If you fix the flag to a stick, choose a blunt ended lolly stick or a straw. An adult should cut or trim anything that needs it. Wave flags away from faces, and keep sticks pointing down when walking.
Flag and coronation facts
- A coronation is a ceremony where a king or queen is crowned.
- Coronations in England have been held at Westminster Abbey for many centuries.
- The Union Flag brings together the crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.
- Bunting is a string of small flags, often hung across streets and rooms for celebrations.
- Flags use bold colours and simple shapes so people can spot them from a distance.
Skills and curriculum link
- Creative design
- Colour choice
- Fine motor control
- Planning ahead
- Following a pattern
- Talking about symbols
Flag design tips
- Keep it simpleA few big shapes work better than many tiny ones. Simple flags are easier to colour and easier to recognise when waved.
- Pick a small paletteChoose two to four colours. Colours that contrast strongly, such as dark next to light, stand out best.
- Use symbolsA symbol is a picture that stands for an idea. A crown, a star or a laurel leaf are all good choices for a celebration.
- Check from far awayHold the flag at arm's length or place it across the room. Can you still see the main design? If so, it is working.
Key words
- CoronationA ceremony where a king or queen is crowned.
- MonarchA king or queen who is the head of state.
- FlagA piece of cloth or paper with colours and shapes that stand for a country, group or idea.
- SymbolA picture or shape that stands for something else.
- DesignA plan for how something will look before it is made.
- BuntingA row of small flags joined along a string.
How to use it
- Download and print the sheet. Gather pencils, crayons or felt tips, and a flat surface to work on.
- Talk about what a coronation is and what colours and symbols might suit a celebration.
- Sketch a few ideas on scrap paper. Let your child choose the one they like best.
- Create the flag carefully, colouring large areas first and adding details last.
- Show the finished flag. Ask your child to explain their choices, then wave it or display it at your celebration.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Start by choosing just two colours and one symbol. Draw the symbol lightly in pencil first, then colour it in. Take a short break halfway if hands get tired. A grown up can talk through ideas, but the design should stay the child's own.
To stretch confident children
Design a second flag that tells a story, using three symbols that each mean something to you. Write a short label explaining each one. Or make a string of small flags in a repeating colour pattern to hang as bunting.
Make it a game
Play flag detective. Each child holds up their finished flag and describes only the colours and shapes. Everyone else guesses which symbol the child meant to show. Then the designer explains their idea and the group says what they noticed.
Talk about it
- What does the word coronation mean to you?
- Which colours make a flag feel happy and celebratory?
- What symbol would you put on your flag, and why?
- Why do you think flags are simple instead of very detailed?
- Where would you like to wave your flag?
- How is your flag different from a friend's flag?
Take it off the page
Bunting for the window
Cut paper triangles, decorate each one and tape them along a piece of string. Hang the string across a window or doorway. An adult should help with cutting if needed.
Flag parade
Make a short parade around the garden or classroom with flags held high. Add a drum made from a tub and a wooden spoon for a steady beat.
Symbol hunt
Look around your home or street for flags, crests or badges. Talk about the colours and shapes you find and what they might stand for.
Who it is for
Parents
Make this an easy, relaxed craft session. Offer a few colours, praise effort and let your child decide on the design. Ask them to tell you about the flag when it is finished.
Teachers
Use it as an art and design activity around a national celebration, as a quiet task, or as a starter for talking about symbols and ceremonies. Display the finished flags together as a class banner.
Home educators
Pair the flag with reading about the monarchy, looking at a map of the United Kingdom, or planning a small family celebration. Children can keep the finished flag in a learning portfolio.
Where this fits in learning
Before this, children build the control they need through drawing, colouring and making simple patterns. They also begin to understand that pictures and colours can carry meaning, which helps when they choose symbols for a flag.
After this, they can move on to wider art and design work, such as planning and making products with a range of materials. They can also explore history and citizenship topics, such as national events, traditions and why people celebrate together.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- Is the Coronation flag sheet free?
Yes, the sheet is a free resource from the Mini Minds Hub by Jaques of London. You can download it, print it and use it at home or in school for your Coronation celebrations.
- What age is this activity for?
No age is given on the sheet. It suits any child who enjoys drawing and colouring. Younger children may need an adult to help with fixing the flag to a handle, while older children can add more detail.
- What do we need to make the flag?
You need a printer, paper and colouring pencils, crayons or felt tips. To wave the flag, you can also use tape and a straw or blunt lolly stick. Scrap paper is useful for planning.
- Does the flag have to be a Union Flag?
No. Children are invited to create their own flag, so they can choose their own colours and symbols. Some may like to use red, white and blue, while others may invent a completely new design.
- How can we display the finished flag?
You can tape it to a straw or blunt stick to wave, stick it in a window, or join several flags along a string as bunting. An adult should handle any cutting and check that fixings are secure.
- Can we use this in a classroom?
Yes. It works well as an art and design task, a calm activity around a celebration, or a way to start talking about symbols. Finished flags can be displayed together on a wall or string.
- Can we use it for other celebrations?
Yes. The idea of planning and decorating a flag works for any event, such as a school fair or a family party. Children simply change the colours and symbols to suit the occasion.
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