Reception - Kings & Queens

Through immersive outdoor play, children explore the lives of England’s Kings and Queens, from banquets to castles to royal carriages, developing a rich understanding of history through role play, construction, and creative activities. Open-ended investigations and discussions bring the topic to life, including opportunities to learn about King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II, all while fostering observation, teamwork, and imagination.

Lesson Plans

Kings & Queens outdoor enhancement plan

From outdoor banquets to castles to carriages your children will develop a well rounded sense of what life is like when you are a King or Queen by living it and playing it through your outdoor provision! These enhancement ideas have so many open ended opportunities to find out about Kings & Queens all through outdoor play!

Lines of enquiry:

What is a King and Queen?
What is special about a King or Queen?
How do Kings and Queens travel?
Where do Kings & Queens live?

Kings & Queens outdoor activity bank

Through discussion, observation, construction, creativity and role play your children will explore the different aspects of the life of England’s Kings & Queens. Taking this topic outdoors provides new opportunities to learn all about King Charles III & Queen Elizabeth II.

Lines of enquiry:

Who is our King?
What is a coronation?
How do we know if Kings & Queens are at home or on Royal duty?
What do Kings & Queens wear?
Who becomes a King or Queen?

Reception Topic Planning Guidance

Use this guidance document alongside our planning to ensure you are able to use them in a way that works for your setting and get the most from the plans.

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