A Fun and Hands-On Classroom Activity for Junior and Senior Infants
This resource combines colouring, manipulation and digital play to help children understand the symbols of the EU flag while developing observation and cooperation skills. Introduce young learners to the European Union flag through a playful, age-appropriate activity designed for Junior and Senior Infants.
What’s the difference between Activities and Instructions?
Activities are the interactive games or exercises your pupils will complete in class. Instructions are the teacher materials that help you prepare : background notes, printable sheets, or instructions.
Learning objective
This activity helps pupils to:
- Recognise the European Union flag
- Identify its main visual elements (colour and stars)
- Understand that the flag always has 12 stars arranged in a circle
- Develop fine motor skills, counting skills and visual recognition
- Work collaboratively through table-based activities
How to run the activity in the classroom
Three flexible teaching options
Teachers can choose between three complementary approaches depending on time, space and class dynamics:
- Individual activity
Children colour the EU flag using the correct colours and complete simple observation tasks. - Hands-on group activity
Pupils work in small groups to assemble the EU flag by:- Choosing the correct background colour
- Identifying the correct number of stars
- Placing the stars in a circular shape
This version encourages discussion, cooperation and problem-solving.
- Digital activity
Children can also complete the activity online by scanning the QR code, offering an interactive alternative or extension.s to leave a club?
Why this activity works
- Designed specifically for Junior and Senior Infants
- Short, clear instructions adapted to early years classrooms
- Combines visual learning, manipulation and play
- Easy to integrate into a lesson on Europe or as part of a wider EU discovery programme
- Requires minimal preparation and materials
