👨👩👧👦💖 International Day of Families is a special day celebrated every year on May 15th. It was started by the United Nations in 1993 because they wanted everyone to remember how important…
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
😊🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year in May. It's hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, a charity in the UK. This week is all about helping everyone understand that our minds…
Read moreInternational Nurses Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's celebrate the amazing nurses who help us feel better! 👩⚕️🧑⚕️ For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms, this day provides a fantastic…
Read moreWorld Hand Hygiene Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
✨🧼 World Hand Hygiene Day is a special day celebrated every year on May 5th. It was started by the World Health Organization (WHO) with a very important message: 'SAVE LIVES:…
Read moreWorld Laughter Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
😄😂 The main idea of this day is to show how laughter can help bring peace and friendship to people all over the world. Dr. Kataria believes that laughter is like a super-power that can help people…
Read moreNational Walking Month & Walk to School Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's put on our shoes and get walking to school, to the park, and everywhere in between! 🚶♀️🚶♂️ For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms…
Read moreInternational Dance Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's put on our dancing shoes and move our bodies to the music! 💃🕺 International Dance Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 29th. It was started in 1982 by a group called the…
Read moreWorld Penguin Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's waddle and learn all about our amazing feathered friends, penguins on 🐧❄️ World Penguin Day! For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms…
Read moreShakespeare Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's imagine, play with words, and discover the magic of stories on 🎭🖋️ Shakespeare Day! For early years settings, nurseries, preschools, childminders, and Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms…
Read moreEarth Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's celebrate our wonderful planet Earth and learn how to look after it! 🌍💚 Earth Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 22nd. It was started by a man named Senator…
Read moreSiblings Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's celebrate our brothers, sisters, and special family friends! 💖👫 Siblings Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 10th in many places. This day was first thought of by a lady named…
Read moreNational Unicorn Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's sparkle with magic and gallop into the world of unicorns! ✨🦄 National Unicorn Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 9th. This day is all about celebrating the amazing…
Read moreWorld Health Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's learn all about keeping our bodies and minds healthy and strong! 🍎🧠💪 World Health Day is a special day celebrated every year on April 7th. It's organised by the World Health…
Read moreInternational Children’s Book Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's open a book and dive into amazing stories and adventures! 📖✨ International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated every year on April 2nd. This special day is chosen because it's the…
Read moreApril Fools’ Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's have some giggles and harmless fun with jokes for April Fools’ Day! 😂🗓️ April Fools’ Day is observed annually on April 1st. Its origins are uncertain, with various theories suggesting…
Read moreNational Wear Red Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's wear something red and learn about our amazing hearts and helping others! ❤️🔴 National Wear Red Day is a special yearly event organised by the Children's Heart Surgery Fund…
Read moreWorld Autism Acceptance Month | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's celebrate how wonderfully diverse we all are and learn about Autism Acceptance! ❤️ World Autism Acceptance Month is celebrated every year in April, with a special focus on World…
Read moreNational Pet Month | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's celebrate our wonderful animal friends and learn how to be super pet owners! 🐾❤️ National Pet Month is a special time celebrated every year in the UK from the 1st of April to the 1st of…
Read morePurple Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's learn about being kind and understanding towards everyone, especially for Purple Day! 💜🎗️ Purple Day is a special international day celebrated every year on March 26th. It was started in…
Read moreShakespeare Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Let's meet William Shakespeare and explore his amazing stories and words! 🎭👑 Shakespeare Week is a special yearly celebration organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. It's made to…
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