Sunday 21st March 2027: 📝✨ World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on March 21st. It was chosen by UNESCO (a part of the United Nations) in 1999. The main idea of this day is to encourage everyone, everywhere, to read, write, share, and learn about poetry. It also celebrates…
Read moreInternational Colour Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sunday 21st March 2027: 🌈🎨 International Colour Day is celebrated every year on March 21st. This special date was chosen by a group called the International Colour Association (AIC) because it's when day and night are almost the same length, showing how…
Read moreWorld Sparrow Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 20th March 2027: 🐦🏡 World Sparrow Day (WSD) is a special international day celebrated every year on March 20th. It's all about helping people learn more about the house sparrow and other common birds. It highlights why we…
Read moreWorld Oral Health Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 20th March 2027: 😁🦷 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated all over the world every year on March 20th. It's a special international day that teaches us all about looking after our teeth and gums, and why it's so important to have a healthy mouth. Organised by…
Read moreGlobal Recycling Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 18th March 2027: 🌍♻️ Global Recycling Day is an annual event celebrated all over the world on March 18th. It was started by the Global Recycling Foundation to show everyone how important recycling is for keeping our planet's special resources…
Read moreWorld Sleep Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Friday 19th March 2027 (TBC): 😴✨ World Sleep Day (WSD) is an annual event organised by the World Sleep Society and observed on the Friday before the Spring Equinox each year. The main goal of this day is to celebrate the wonderful benefits of getting good, healthy sleep. It also aims…
Read moreWorld Kidney Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 11th March 2027: 💧🧡 World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global health awareness campaign celebrated annually on the second Thursday of March. It's a joint initiative by two important organisations, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the…
Read moreInternational Women’s Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Monday 8th March 2027: 💖💪 International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th. It's a very important day that commemorates the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women throughout history and…
Read moreWorld Book Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 4th March 2027: 📚✨ World Book Day is an annual global celebration of books and reading, designated by UNESCO. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it is typically celebrated on the first Thursday in March. The primary aim of this special day is to encourage children and…
Read moreWorld Wildlife Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Wednesday 3rd March 2027:🌍🌿 World Wildlife Day is an annual global event, celebrated on March 3rd. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate the incredible diversity of wild animals and plants across our world. The day aims to…
Read moreInternational Polar Bear Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 27th February 2027: Let's learn about magnificent polar bears and their icy homes! 🐻❄️🧊 International Polar Bear Day is an annual event, celebrated globally on February 27th. It is organised by Polar Bears…
Read moreTell a Fairy Tale Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Friday 26th February 2027: Once upon a time... it was a special day for magical stories! 👑🐉 Tell a Fairy Tale Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated annually on February 26th. While its precise origins…
Read moreLove Your Pet Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Saturday 20th February 2027: Let's show our furry (or scaly, or feathered!) friends how much we care! ❤️🐾 Love Your Pet Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated annually on February 20th. While its precise…
Read moreRandom Acts of Kindness Day & Week | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sunday 14th - Saturday 20th February 2027 & Wednesday 17th February 2027: Let's sprinkle kindness everywhere we go! ✨💖 Random Acts of Kindness Day is an annual observance, celebrated globally on February 17th. This day is often part of a broader 'Random…
Read moreNational Toothache Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Tuesday 9th February 2027: Let's learn how to keep our teeth healthy and happy! 🦷😁 National Toothache Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated annually on February 9th. While its precise origins aren't widely…
Read moreSend a Card to a Friend Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Sunday 7th February 2026: Let's make our friends smile with a special card! 💌😊 Send a Card to a Friend Day is an informal observance, typically celebrated annually on February 7th. While its exact origins aren't…
Read moreNumber Day (NSPCC) | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Friday 5th February 2027: Let's count our way to helping children! ➕➖ Number Day is an exciting annual fundraising event for schools across the UK, organised by the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of…
Read moreTime to Talk | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 4th February 2027 (TBC): Let's use our voices and talk about how we feel! 🗣️💬 Time to Talk Day is an annual event in the UK, typically held in early February. It is a crucial initiative run by Mind and Rethink Mental…
Read moreWorld Wetlands Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Tuesday 2nd February 2027: Splash into learning about wetlands! 🏞️🐸 World Wetlands Day is an annual observance, celebrated globally on February 2nd. It marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on…
Read moreSquirrel Appreciation Day | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas
Thursday 21st January 2027: 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…
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