Celebrating January

 5th-Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday-Sikh

Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th and last Guru.  He gave Sikhs the Five Ks so they could be easily identified. These included a comb, bangle, dagger, shorts and uncut hair. We have a Religious Resource Bag which contains all the items along with a pictorial book which explains the religion from a childs point of view. The Resource bag is one of the best value ones about at only £19.99 plus VAT.

 11th-Milk Day-America

A reason to drink more milk!  If you can take a look at some cows, draw or colour pictures of cows and think about food containing milk.  You could include discussions about breast feeding too!

13th- St Hilary's Day- Christian

In 1205 on St Hilary's day there was a terrible frost and since then this day has been known as the coldest day of the year.  Keep a weather chart to find out if this is true!!

14th-Pongal-Hindu

This festival celebrates the rice harvest.  Make bright rangoli patterns by your door and use rice to make collages and eat rice pudding. Take a look at this link! We also have a Hindu Religious Resource Bag to compliment this festival.

Celebrating February

5th-12th Bramley Apple Week England 

Make pies, cakes or  bake apples this week. Look at them in shops, print with them or plant apple pips. If you are lucky enough to have a Bramley tree in your garden why not decorate it?Also use the opportunity to talk about healty eating. We have a very suitable healty eating resource bag reasonably priced at £19.99 plus vat. Take a look! 

7th-Chinese New Year-China  

Kung Hey Fat Choy!! 2008 is the year of the rat. Open a Chinese restaurant in your home corner.  Make paper lanterns and have a go at writing Chinese characters. Again we have a Chinese Resource Bag to compliment this festival.

8th-Kissing Friday-England

A day when boys could kiss the girls without getting into trouble!!  To find out more click here!

14th-Valentines day-Christian

Send cards and loving messages to family members and best friends.  Decorate everywhere with pink and hearts.  See how much pink or red food you can find to eat.

Celebrating March

1st-St David's Day-Wales

The patron saint of Wales.  Make daffodils, colour in dragons and eat bara brith (similar to a fruit teacake)

12th Commonwealth Day

A time for learing about the countries in the commonwealth, You can learn about the flags, language and food from each of the countries.Have a look at the commonwealth website as they often have information packs to down load.Click here for information! We also have some excellent resource books called 'A trip around the world' They contain everything you need to know about a selection of countries including maps, flags, recipies, facts, language etc. They are detachable sheets which can be photocopied to make them a reuseable resource. Take a look!

23rd-Easter-Christian

The most important festival in the Christian calendar.  Celebrated around the world with decorated eggs and bread.  Send cards decorated with a cross.Again we offer an ideal resource bag for exploring the Christian Faith through the eyes of a child. The Religious resouce bag is an excellent price of £19.99 plus VAT.

31st -Mawlid al Nabi-Muslim

A celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam. As with all Islam festivals it is a time to give to charity and for forgiveness. Again we have a Islamic Religious Resource Bag to compliment this festival.

Celebrating April

8th-Hana Matsuri-Buddhist

A celebration of Buddah's birthday.  Hana means flower so Flower festivals are held.  Make lots of paper flowers  for the girls to wear in their hair.  Boys can wear white bands around their heads. Its is not to be confused with Hina Matsuri which is in March and is a festival (Matsuri in Japanese) for girls and their dolls (Hina) . The UK Japanese tourist site will send you some brochures should you request them Click here for more information! We also have a Buddhist Religious Resource Bag to compliment this festival.

13-14th-Baisakhi Vaisakhi -Sikh

People in the North of India thank God for a good harvest with lots of drum music, dancing and eating sweet semolina. Take a look at this link for more information on this festival.Click here for more information!

Pet Month 

Promote kindness to animals and pet care.  Collect all your soft toys and have a pet show.  Make certificates or cups to give to the cutest 'pet'

19-27th Passover-Judaism

This is the time when the Jewish people were freed from slavery.  Families celebrate with special food served on a Seder plate.  Lots of information can be found on the internet. Still on the theme of Religious Resource Bags we have a Jewish Resource Bag again full of artifacts and a book that talks about the religion through eyes of a child. £19.99 plus VAT