Celebrating stories, celebrating people! Black History Month is an annual observance in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands every October. It's a dedicated time to celebrate the history…
Read moreEuropean Day of Languages | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Bonjour, hola, ciao! European Day of Languages is celebrated annually on September 26th. This initiative, organised by the Council of Europe with the European Union, aims to celebrate the rich…
Read moreNational Eye Health Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
See clearly, learn happily! National Eye Health Week is a fantastic annual campaign in the UK, taking place from September 22nd to 28th in 2025. Promoted by Eye Health UK, its aim is to raise…
Read moreU.N. International Day of Peace | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's make peace! 🕊️ The U.N. International Day of Peace, often simply called Peace Day, is observed globally every year on September 21st. Established by the United Nations, this day is…
Read moreThe Great British Beach Clean | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's clean up our beaches! The Great British Beach Clean is an annual event organised by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), in 2025 it is being held between 19th and 28th…
Read moreInternational Talk Like a Pirate Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Ahoy, mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fantastically fun, unofficial holiday celebrated worldwide every year on September 19th. This day was founded in 1995 by John Baur…
Read moreNational Fitness Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Get up and get active! National Fitness Day is the UK's biggest annual celebration of physical activity. Organised by ukactive, it takes place on September 24th, 2025. The day aims to highlight…
Read morePositive Thinking Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Think happy thoughts! Positive Thinking Day, observed informally on September 13th, is a wonderful opportunity to focus on the power of optimism, resilience, and a 'can-do' attitude. While…
Read moreTeddy Bear Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Hugs for Teddies! Teddy Bear Day is a charming and informal celebration that takes place on September 9th. It's a day to celebrate the beloved teddy bear, a timeless companion for children…
Read moreInternational Sudoku Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Time to get puzzling! International Sudoku Day is a fantastic occasion observed annually on September 9th. This date was chosen because Sudoku is famously played on a 9x9 grid! While…
Read moreInternational Literacy Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Read all about it! International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on September 8th. Established by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in…
Read moreZero Waste Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Reduce, reuse, recycle! Zero Waste Week is an annual, international campaign that takes place during the first full week of September. It encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to…
Read moreFriendship Month | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Hooray for friends! Friendship Month is a wonderful, informal initiative often celebrated during September (though sometimes observed in August or February) to shine a spotlight on the…
Read moreSnack-tember | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Crunch, munch! Snack-tember is a fantastic, informal awareness initiative that encourages a focus on healthy snacking throughout the month of September, particularly as children return to school…
Read moreNational Beach Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Splish, splash! National Beach Day, observed annually on August 30th, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our beautiful coastlines, sandy shores, and the vibrant life found in and…
Read moreInternational Dog Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Woof woof! International Dog Day, celebrated annually on August 26th, is a heartwarming global day dedicated to celebrating dogs of all breeds, pure and mixed. It aims to raise awareness about…
Read moreInternational Bat Night | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Swoop into action! International Bat Night is an annual event that takes place at the end of August across more than 30 countries to raise awareness about bats and their conservation…
Read moreInternational Orangutan Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Swing into action! International Orangutan Day, observed annually on August 19th, is a crucial global day dedicated to raising awareness about the critical threat facing orangutans and the…
Read moreWorld Elephant Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
World Elephant Day, celebrated annually on August 12th, is a significant global event dedicated to raising awareness about the urgent plight of elephants worldwide. It was launched in 2012 by the…
Read moreAnnual Perseid Meteor Shower | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Get ready to look up! The Annual Perseid Meteor Shower, often considered one of the best meteor showers of the year, takes place every August, typically peaking around August 12th or…
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