Festival & Celebration Calendar
This is a calendar of celebrations and festivals around the world. Each celebration should ideally be celebrated at or very near the time of the actual celebration. This enables the children to have rich, meaningful experiences and learn purposefully. This gives the children an ideal opportunity to find out about the similarities and differences between cultures and communities. By celebrating every counties celebrations children will not only understand British Values but just as importantly other Countries Values. Where You Tube Videos have been suggested please note we do not create these videos and Early Years Staffroom take no responsibility for their content. Please check the videos for suitability.
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June 2020
World Environment Day
World Environment Day is the United Nations’ flagship day for promoting worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest global platforms for public outreach, celebrated by millions of people in well over 100 countries. If current consumption patterns and waste management practices continue, then by 2050 there will be around 12 billion tonnes of plastic litter in landfills and the environment. See what's in your Bin ! What do…
Find out more »World Ocean Day
World Oceans Day takes place every year on the 8th June. This international celebration raises awareness of the importance of our oceans. The oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth's surface. The oceans are home to millions of Earth's plants and animals—from tiny single-celled organisms to the gargantuan blue whale the planet's largest living animal. Fish, octopuses, squid, eels, dolphins, and whales swim the open waters. While crabs, octopuses, starfish, oysters, and snails crawl and scoot along the ocean bottom.
Find out more »Inspirational Outdoors Conference – Cornwall
A two day outdoor learning & play conference. This conference is aimed at Primary staff (Heads, Teachers and Teaching Assistants), Early Years Practitioners, Home Educators, After School and Holiday Club Managers and their staff. We're also more than happy for interested parents and practitioners in other fields to attend. Description Cornwall's outdoor play and learning conference - 2020 Workshops will be added as they are confirmed. Please see our Facebook page for information about our previous three conferences. KEYNOTE Tracey Maciver; Author…
Find out more »ABC Does….Excellence In Early Years Conference – Leeds
Excellence In Early Years Conference - 11th June Leeds - Studio Venues How the theory translates into effective everyday practice This one day conference is intended for all Early Years practitioners and will provide practical ideas for planning and provision which develop quality play and learning. Our Early Years settings should be the best place to learn and achieve. There is huge potential to really engage children in their learning through quality play experiences in a stimulating environment. All too…
Find out more »Father’s Day ( UK )
Father's Day ( UK ) Father's Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children.
Find out more »July 2020
ABC Does….Excellence In Early Years Conference – Brighton
Excellence In Early Years Conference - 2nd July Brighton - Hilton Metropole How the theory translates into effective everyday practice This one day conference is intended for all Early Years practitioners and will provide practical ideas for planning and provision which develop quality play and learning. Our Early Years settings should be the best place to learn and achieve. There is huge potential to really engage children in their learning through quality play experiences in a stimulating environment. All too…
Find out more »Fourth of July
Fourth of July - Independence Day celebrates the day the US secured independence from the British Empire after the Revolutionary War. It falls on the Fourth of July every year. People often celebrate with: hot dogs, beach parties, baseball games and fireworks.
Find out more »September 2020
Father’s Day – Australia / NZ
Father's Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children.
Find out more »Roald Dahl Day
A day to celebrate the wonderful life of Roald Dahl. Born 1916 - Died 1990. Author of so many beloved children's books such as : James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox, BFG plus many more. He still remains for many the world's No: 1 storyteller. What's your favourite ? Find out more information about the celebrations planned Back to Calendar
Find out more »Talk like a Pirate Day
Talk like a Pirate Day was created in 1995 by John Bauer (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), who proclaimed September 19th each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. Fantastic opportunity for some fun fancy dress !!! Here's a few to get you going : Ahoy! - Hello Aye! - Yes Booty - Treasure Colours - Flag Matey - Shipmate
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