Mawlid al-Nabi, also known as the Prophet's Birthday, is the celebration of the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is an important event in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims around the world. Click Here To Download Planning For Mawlid al-Nabi Mawlid al-Nabi can be celebrated in a way that is inclusive, focusing […]
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional festival celebrated in many East and Southeast Asian communities. It's a time to appreciate the full moon, eat mooncakes, light lanterns, and gather with family. Happy Moon Festival! Chinese: 月亮节快乐 Click Here - To Download Planning For Mid Autumn Festival / Moon Festival […]
Talk like a Pirate Day was created in 1995 by John Bauer (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), who proclaimed September 19th each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. Planning For Pirates Download Pirate Themed Word Cards (Hessian Background) Pirate Themed Resources And Planning Treasure Hunt: Organize […]
The Harvest Festival is a celebration of the food grown on the land and the bounty of the fall harvest. The celebration dates back to pagan times and it's one of the oldest known festivals in the UK. Today, it is often celebrated by churches and schools. The Harvest Festival is a wonderful opportunity to […]
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a time of prayer, self-reflection, and repentance. Here are some age-appropriate activities to help children in early years settings understand and celebrate this holiday: Apple and Honey Tasting: It's a tradition to dip apples in honey to symbolize the hope for a sweet new year. You could have […]
Grandparents' Day is celebrated to show appreciation and love for grandparents and to recognize the important role they play in families and society. It's an opportunity to strengthen intergenerational bonds and for children to learn about their heritage and family history. Click Here For To Download Planning Brainstorm For Grandparents Day Here's how you can […]
National Day of Spain, also known as Fiesta Nacional de España or Día de la Hispanidad, is celebrated annually on October 12th. It commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492 and showcases Spain's cultural heritage. In an early years setting, educators can introduce children to the festival and its significance. […]
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is observed on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvin, which typically falls in September or October. In an early years setting, educators can introduce children to the festival and its significance in a […]
Sukkot is a Jewish festival that commemorates the time when the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years after their exodus from Egypt, living in temporary shelters called sukkot (singular: sukkah). Celebrated for seven days, usually in late September or October, Sukkot is a time to give thanks for the harvest and remember the […]
Diwali Festival of Light Click Here To Download Planning Brainstorm For Diwali Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is also the occasion for celebrations by Jains and Sikhs as well as Hindus. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning "rows of lighted […]
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