World Children's Day

What is World Children's Day?

World Children’s Day was first established as Universal Children’s Day, celebrated annually to promote togetherness, awareness among children, and improving children’s welfare. This is when the UN adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1959, and later the date where the UN adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.

When is World Children's Day?

Wednesday, November 20

Activities: 

• Group Time: Engage children in discussions about their rights as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Encourage them to express their thoughts and feelings about the importance of being treated fairly and respectfully.
• Story Time: Read books that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the rights of children during group time or story time.
• Role-Play Activities: Set up role-play stations where children can pretend to be doctors, teachers, firefighters, or other professionals who help and support others.
  
• Art and Craft: Encourage children to create an art work inspired by what they want to be when they grow up, their dreams and aspirations.