What is World Children’s Day?

World Children's Day 2023 is celebrated annually on the 20th November to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children's rights and promote togetheress and awareness amongst all children.  

When is International Children's Day?

Activities: 

• Teach the children about World Children's Day and encourage them to share their ideas and demands for a better future.
• Teach the children about children in other communities and around the world to dicuss their livelihood and lifestyle.
• Make the day fun and invite the children to come dressed in something Blue and have a dance party!
• Allow the children to share how they would like the room set out for the day with their favourite acitvities of their choice. 
• Host a picnic at your local park for lunch.

What is International Day of Charity?

International Day of Charity was introduced by the United Nations in 2012. This day is to raise awareness around the world to do not have easy access essentials, not as fortunate of others.  

This choice commemorates the tireless work that Mother Teresa did by devoting her whole life to charity work.

When is International Day of Charity?

Tuesday, 5 September

Activities:

• As a centre select a Charity to raise funds or donate food, essentials and very day supplies to Charities that distribute to members of our community who are less fortunate. 
• Ask your children and families to donate unwanted clothes, toys and other essentials and donate to the St Vincent de Paul - https://www.vinnies.org.au/page/Donate/Donate_Goods/

What is National Pyjama Day?

National Pyjama Day is a day to raise awareness and raise funds for children in foster care. The event is participated in many communities such as schools, early childhood services and even workplace. 

All funds raised can be donated to the following link: https://pyjama-foundation.giveeasy.org/national-pyjama-day-2021

When is National Pyjama Day?

Friday, 21 July

Activities:

• Encourage the children to come dressed in their pyjamas for the day and donating a gold coin
• Register your centre in hosting a Pyjama Day at your service: https://www.nationalpyjamaday.com/get-involved
• Learn the importance of how much sleep a person needs and the effects it can have on our bodies.
• Host a Pyjama Dance party in your service during movement time
• Have a Pyjama Day Photobooth for the children
• Read children's stories about pyjama, bedtime and dreaming:
  - Lama Lama Red Pajama
  - Pajama Time 
  - The Going-To-Bed Book
• Invite the children to engage in making Starry night painted toast
• Hosting a pyjama movie time - where the children and rug up in their blankets and watch an educational movie. 

Click the following link for more host your Pyjama Day resources: https://www.nationalpyjamaday.com/host-tools

What is International Asteroid Day?

International Asteroid Day is an annual global event that raises aweareness about asteroids, what they do and discover new ideas on how to save our planet, people and future generations from a catastropic event.

When is International Asteroid Day?

Friday, 30 June

Activities:

• Class project: Creating your own solar system display and learning about the solar syster and which planet we live on. 
• Discusing on how we can save our planet and implementing into your centre i.e turning off lights when not in use, recycling paper etc. 
• Reading stories to the children to extend their knowledge about what an asteroids are and what type of impact it can have on our planet. 

What is World Bee Day? 

World Bee Day is celebrated each year on May 20. This day is to focus on the imporantance and the essential role bees in our environment. 

Early Education centres take this day as an opportunity to teach the children about bees and all the important and fun facts there is to know. 

When is World Bee Day?

Saturday, 20 May

Activities: 

• Intentional Teaching: Learning about a bee's life cycle and learning how honey is made. 
• Learn about the Fun Facts about Bees
• Learning how honey is made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZlEjDLJCmg.