World Refugee Day, observed each year on June 20, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. Here are some suggestions: World Map Activity: Introduce a world map and explain in a simple way that people sometimes have to leave their homes and go to a new place to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All Souls’ Day, also known as Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) in Mexico, is observed on November 2nd each year. This celebration is a time to honour and remember loved ones who have passed away. While All Souls' Day is traditionally a Christian observance, the Day of the Dead is a blend […]
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Tika, Bhai Phonta, or Bhau Beej in different regions of India, is a festival celebrated by Hindus. It commemorates the special bond between brothers and sisters and is typically celebrated on the second day after Diwali. Here are a few ideas to celebrate Bhai Dooj in an early years […]
World Science Day, also known as World Science Day for Peace and Development, is an annual event celebrated on November 10th. The day aims to highlight the importance of science in society and to promote public engagement in scientific issues. In early years settings, World Science Day can be an excellent opportunity to introduce young […]
World Nursery Rhyme Week is an annual event that aims to celebrate and promote the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development. Nursery rhymes have been shown to help develop language, literacy, and numeracy skills, as well as support the development of social, physical, and emotional skills in young children. The event usually takes […]
World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14th, is a global event aimed at raising awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and management. In an early years setting educators can use World Diabetes Day as an opportunity to introduce young children to the importance of a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, and exercise to prevent diabetes and […]
Road Safety Week is an annual event aimed at raising awareness. . This Week is a good time to teach children in early years settings about how to be safe while on the road or near it. Here's how you can celebrate this week: Discuss Road Safety: Start by discussing the basics of road safety […]
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