Love Your Pet Day, celebrated annually on February 20th, is an opportunity to show appreciation for the companionship and joy that pets bring to our lives. In early years settings, Love Your Pet Day can be celebrated in an inclusive and educational way, focusing on themes like kindness, responsibility, and caring for animals. Here are […]
Celebrating Ramadan in an early years setting is a great way to educate children about different cultures and traditions. Here are some suggestions: Decorations: Decorate your classroom with crescent moons and stars, traditional symbols of Islam and Ramadan. Children can participate in making the decorations, adding to their understanding and enjoyment. Craft Projects: Organize crafts […]
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 to make World Book Day memorable and meaningful for the little ones: Dress-up as Favorite Book Characters: Encourage children, educators, and staff to dress up […]
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 […]
"Beep Beep! Day" is an initiative organized by Brake, the road safety charity, in the UK. It's a day dedicated to teaching children road safety basics, using fun activities and resources. Here are some ways to celebrate "Beep Beep Day" in your early years setting: Road Safety Talk: Start with a simple, age-appropriate discussion about […]
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 […]
Red Nose Day is a great way to get your children involved in giving to charities and those less fortunate than themselves. Since its launch in 1988, Red Nose Day has become something of a British institution. It’s the day when people across the land can get together and raise money at home and school
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 […]
Harmony Day, celebrated on March 21st in Australia, is a day to celebrate cultural diversity, inclusivity, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. Here's how you can celebrate Harmony Day in an early years setting: International Food Day: Organize a day where children can share food from their culture. If possible, parents could be […]
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