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Kia ora and a warm welcome to our website Caring/Teaching Celebrating Important Occasions & Events

Celebrating Important Occasions & Events

The articles here cover a range of social, family, cultural, religious and sporting events.  

Information is given to assist parents, caregivers, and educators in knowing how to mark these special occasions appropriately and well with young children. For some events ideas for extending children's learning and understanding are also included. 

  

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1 The Olympics – Young Children Celebrating the International Games and Learning from it
2 Birthdays - Planning Great Parties for Under-Fives
3 Baby Girl Names: Top 10 Choices, Popular Names, Unique Names, Maori Names
4 Baby Boy Names: Top 10 Choices, Popular Names, Unique Names, Maori Names
5 The Latest Hot Presents For Children Plus Educational Gifts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
6 International, National and Regional Rugby Event Ideas and Teaching Tips
7 Guy Fawkes on 5th November - The History and Age-Appropriate Ideas for Celebrating with Children
8 St Patrick's Day in March - Mischievous Leprechauns & More
9 ANZAC Day: What You Need to Know to Answer Children's Questions, Activities, and an Easy Anzac Biscuit Recipe
10 Waitangi Day - Significance of this Special Day in NZ History and Ways To Mark it With Young Children
11 Supporting Diversity in Beliefs and Family Culture
12 Children's Day: Ways to Mark this Special Day at Home and In Your Early Childhood Service
13 Mother's Day and Father's Day Traditions and Ideas for Marking these Special Days
14 Chinese New Year: Traditions and Ways to Mark the New Year with Young Children
15 Matariki: Celebrating the Maori New Year
16 Easter: Important Issues for Educators to Consider and Easter Activity Ideas
17 Shrove Tuesday: A Special Day for Christians and One that Can Involve Doing Things All Children may Benefit From
18 Halloween History to Share with Children and Some Different Ways of Celebrating Halloween
19 Christmas: Fun Ideas and Activities for Celebrating
20 Celebrating Diwali the Indian Festival of Lights
 
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