Commemorate the birthday of Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns on 25 January and celebrate his oral tradition by sharing poems and Scottish folktales.

We have lots of ideas for Burns Night activities for kids below, as well as suggestions for food and printables to help your celebration go smoothly! Learn a little about Robert Burns and enjoy a collection of colouring pages, printables of all sorts, and worksheets.

Jan 21, 2024 · Robert Burns Night is coming up on January 25th, and it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things Scottish with your children. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet. He is remembered for the songs and poems that he wrote, including Auld Lang Syne, which is sung all over the world on New Year's Eve.

Jan 21, 2024 · This Thursday, January 25th, 2024, is none other than Burns Night, a celebration of the renowned Scottish poet Robbie Burns. To make your Burns Night memorable, we’ve got some exciting, outside-the-box activity ideas that will have your scouts engaged and entertained.

Every year on January 25th, Scotland and people around the world celebrate Burns Night in honor of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet. Burns Night is not only a great way to learn about Scottish culture but also a fun occasion for school activities that teach kids about poetry, history, and traditions in an engaging way.

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Robert Burns, arguably our most famous writer, is traditionally celebrated on Burns Night on 25th January - but that doesn't mean that the teaching of Burns poetry has to be confined to January. Here are some teaching ideas, with links, to keep your learners busy:

Jan 15, 2025 · With Burns Night just around the corner – the day that Scotland celebrates its national bard, Robert Burns (a.k.a. Rabbie Burns) – I thought it would be fun to put together an activity pack for the kids with some themed puzzles and a colouring sheet.

Burns Night is celebrated by people in Scotland and all over the world in recognition of the life and work of Robert Burns. People gather together to have a special supper and read or recite some of Burns’ poems and songs on this night.