December 2026 Awareness Days Calendar for EYFS, KS1, Nursery & Preschool (Free Printable Download)
Looking for December 2026 awareness days, celebrations and activity ideas for EYFS and KS1? Our free printable December 2026 calendar highlights key special dates, festivals and themed learning opportunities for nursery schools, preschools, childminders and primary classrooms. Use it to support playful provision, seasonal planning and age-appropriate curriculum links throughout the month. Have fun! 😊
Quick Links to our December 2026 Special Date Pages | EYFS & KS1 Activity Ideas:
Thu 19th November - Sat 19th December - UK Disability History Month
Thu 3rd - International Day of People with Disabilities
Thu 10th - International Human Rights Day
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Overarching Themes This December 2026 | EYFS & KS1 Adventures 🎄🌟
Welcome to December! This month is all about light, celebration, and reflection, providing a wonderful mix of cultural and social themes. While the focus naturally turns to the festive season, it also offers rich opportunities to explore topics of diversity, kindness, and our natural world.
Here's a breakdown of the month's key dates and how they link to popular EYFS/KS1 topics. Below you will find possible curriculum connections, provision ideas and playful starting points within optional themes.
📌 Light, Traditions, and Global Celebrations ✨🎁
December is a month of festivals. This theme connects different cultures through the common thread of light, bringing people together during the darkest part of the year.
Dates Connection:
Fri 4th - Sat 12th - Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights, focusing on the story of the menorah and celebrating miracles.
Thu 24th - Christmas Eve & Fri 25th - Christmas Day: The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus, marked with lights, stars, and giving.
Thu 31st - New Year’s Eve: A final celebration of light and fireworks as we welcome a new year.
Common Themes: Festivals and Celebrations, Light and Dark, Traditional Stories.
📌 Community, Kindness, and Inclusion ❤️🤝
This theme focuses on the PSED curriculum, encouraging children to think about others and the importance of empathy and acceptance in our community.
Dates Connection:
Thu 19th Nov - Sat 19th Dec - UK Disability History Month & Wed 3rd - International Day of People with Disabilities: A crucial time to promote understanding, celebrate differences, and challenge stereotypes.
Thu 10th - International Human Rights Day: An age-appropriate introduction to the idea of fairness and that everyone has rights.
Thu 10th - Christmas Jumper Day: A fun, colourful way to raise awareness and money for the charity, Save the Children, and the act of giving.
Common Themes: People Who Help Us, All About Me, Feelings and Emotions, Community.
📌 Our Winter World 🌳🐦
As the weather turns colder and days grow shorter, this theme encourages children to explore the natural world and learn how animals and plants adapt to the changing season.
Dates Connection:
Sat 5th - Sun 6th - Tree Dressing Day: A celebration of nature and trees in winter.
Mon 21st - National Robin Day: Focusing on winter birds and their habitats and what we can do to help local wildlife during winter.
Winter Solstice: A perfect time to discuss the seasons and the shortest day of the year.
Common Themes: Seasonal Changes, Hibernation, The Woods, Habitats.
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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…
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…
December 2026 Festivals & Celebrations | Printable Resources and Activity Ideas for EYFS & KS1:
Explore our dedicated festival and celebration pages. Learn more about each event and find a wealth of resources and activity inspiration for your setting or school by clicking on the page buttons below.
Popular December 2026 Themes | Activity Inspiration & Resources for EYFS & KS1:
Whether you’re a nursery, preschool, school, childminder or parent looking for some fresh ideas, please feel free to browse our topics using the arrows on the right to scroll through the buttons below. We’ve selected some of the most popular themes for December.
Popular EVERGREEN Themes | EYFS & KS1 Inspirational Activities & Resources:
Are you looking for themes that are adored by children all-year-round? Use the arrows on the right to browse and select key themes for childminders, nurseries, preschools, year 1 and year 2.
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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…