World Book Day
Celebrating World Book Day in early years settings is a wonderful opportunity to instill a love for reading and storytelling in young children. Here are some creative and engaging ideas […]
Celebrating World Book Day in early years settings is a wonderful opportunity to instill a love for reading and storytelling in young children. Here are some creative and engaging ideas […]
International Women's Day is a day recognized all over the world to celebrate the achievements of women, while also bringing attention to important issues that women face. It's a day to show appreciation for women and girls and to acknowledge the important roles they play in our lives. International Women's Day can also be a […]
St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole […]
St. Joseph's Day, celebrated on March 19, is an observance dedicated to Joseph, the foster father of Jesus in Christian tradition. It's particularly important in Catholic and some Protestant denominations. However, as with any religious holiday, how you observe it in an early years setting will depend on the backgrounds and beliefs of the children […]
21st March is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. Children with Down’s syndrome may develop more slowly than their peers, but they have a specific learning profile. Understanding the factors that […]
World Poetry Day, observed on March 21st each year, is a UNESCO-declared celebration that highlights the importance of poetry as a means of expression, linguistic diversity, and cultural richness. Click here to download resources for World Poetry Day Create a Poetry Wall Display Poems: Print out or write poems on colorful paper and decorate […]
Vincent Van Gogh's birthday, on March 30th, offers an excellent opportunity to introduce young children to art, famous artists, and their works in an age-appropriate manner. In early years teaching, […]
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues, promoting the protection of our planet, and encouraging sustainable practices worldwide. Celebrating Earth Day in early years can be a fun and engaging way to teach children about the importance of caring for our planet and […]
Sun Awareness Week is an annual event in the UK, usually held in May, to promote the importance of sun safety and raise awareness about skin cancer. It is organized […]
World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th May each year. Bees are an important part of our world, they help to pollinate plants that create the food that we eat. The […]