Once upon a time... there was a special week for stories! 📚🗣️ National Storytelling Week is an annual event in the UK, organised by the Society for Storytelling. It typically takes place during…
Read moreSquirrel Appreciation Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's scamper and learn about squirrels! 🌰 Squirrel Appreciation Day is an annual observance, typically celebrated on January 21st. It was created in 2001 by Christy Hargrove, a wildlife…
Read morePenguin Awareness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Waddle on over and learn about penguins! 🐧❄️ Penguin Awareness Day is an annual observance, typically celebrated on January 20th…
Read moreWorld Religion Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's learn about different ways people believe! 🌍🤝 World Religion Day is an annual observance, typically celebrated on the third Sunday in January. It was initiated in 1950 by the…
Read moreHouseplant Week UK | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's green up our learning space! Houseplant Week UK is an annual observance, typically held in early-January. It was launched by The Joy of Plants, an initiative of the Royal…
Read moreBig Schools/Garden Birdwatch | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Chirp, tweet, let's count the birds! 🦜🦅 The Big Schools’ Birdwatch and The Big Garden Birdwatch are annual citizen science events organised by the RSPB (Royal Society for the…
Read moreWalk your dog month | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's put on our walking shoes (and paws)! 🐾🚶♀️ Walk Your Dog Month is an annual observance, typically celebrated throughout January. It's believed to have originated in the United States as a…
Read moreNational Robin Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Chirp, chirp, little red breast! ��🔴 National Robin Day is an annual UK observance, typically celebrated on December 21st, coinciding with the shortest day of the year. This day was launched…
Read moreChristmas Jumper Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Get your festive knitwear on! 🎄👚 Christmas Jumper Day is an annual fundraising campaign organised by Save the Children, typically held in mid-December. In 2025…
Read moreTree Dressing Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's celebrate our leafy friends! 🌳✨ Tree Dressing Day is an annual UK observance, typically held on the first weekend of December, though its spirit can be embraced at any time. Initiated by…
Read moreWorld Hello Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Hello there! 👋🌍 World Hello Day is an international observance held annually on November 21st. It was founded in 1973 by Brian and Michael McCormack as a direct response to the Yom…
Read moreSugar Awareness Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sweet treats and healthy eats! 🍬🥕 Sugar Awareness Week is an annual campaign in the UK, organised by Action on Sugar, typically held in November. Its primary goal is to raise awareness of…
Read moreWorld Kindness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's sprinkle kindness everywhere! 💖 World Kindness Day is an international observance on November 13th, introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. Its core purpose is to…
Read moreAnti-bullying Week (& Odd Socks Day) | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's make a stand together! ❤️ Anti-bullying Week is an annual event in the UK, organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), typically taking place in November. It aims to raise awareness of…
Read moreWorld Nursery Rhyme Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Twinkle, twinkle, little star! ✨ World Nursery Rhyme Week is an annual initiative, typically held in mid-November, created by Music Bugs in 2013. In 2025, the event is being held from the 10th…
Read moreWorld Science Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's explore and discover! 🧪🔬 World Science Day for Peace and Development is an annual event celebrated worldwide on November 10th. Established by UNESCO (United Nations…
Read moreInternational Tongue Twister Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
She sells seashells by the seashore! 🗣️ International Tongue Twister Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated on the second Sunday in November (In 2025 on November 9th)…
Read moreOutdoor Classroom Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's learn outside! 🌳☀️ Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning, with two designated days each year: one in May and one in November…
Read moreNational Read a Book Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Time to get cosy with a book! 📚📖 National Read a Book Day is an unofficial observance, primarily celebrated in the United States, annually on September 6th. Its simple yet powerful…
Read moreWorld Opera Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let the music soar! 🎶🎭 World Opera Day is an annual worldwide celebration of opera, observed on October 25th. It was jointly established by Opera Europa, Opera America, and Ópera…
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