Activities Ideas by Month

For the whole month try to eat only vegan food. One of the most child friendly ways to introduce children to how good a meat free diet is and get a quick boost of nutrient dense fruits is through a smoothie.

Create a fun family keepsake with kids for the New Year with this simple time capsule idea, filled with memories, drawings and fun questionnaires! This is a really fun activity for the New Year period and is easy for everyone to get involved.

Learn about the Befana, who visits children in Italy on the Epiphany. She fills their stockings with sweets or a lump of coal. Make her a star made out of twigs, or the "sweet coal" she makes as a treat for good children.

Burns night is a Scottish festival that celebrates the famous poet Robert Burns. Traditionally celebrated by eating a special Burns Night supper, such as Haggis, along with desserts like shortbread, why not try making some?

Spend an hour noting down every bird that you see in your garden, in a local park or from your balcony. All you need to do then is contact the RSPB and let them know what you saw. You can also make colourful posters and paintings of the birds in your neighbourhood.

The goal of International Zebra Day is to help preserve these unique animals. Paint the heel of your foot in black & then the rest in white. Press onto a piece of paper and add a few details.

Chinese New Year is celebrated on the second new moon after the winter solstice. Fortune cookies are a traditional part of Chinese culture and are normally served after a meal. Folding your own paper fortune cookies makes a great crafts activity and the children will love coming up with their own fortunes to put inside!

Shrove Tuesday is celebrated 40 days leading up to Easter, and was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the Lenten fast and pancakes are the perfect way to use up the ingredients. Have a competition at home to see how many times you and your child can flip a pancake in one minute?

World Wetlands Day was created to to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet. Make a mini pond using a washing up bowl (or any other similar sized watertight container), small stones or gravel pebbles, rocks or twigs (to act as stepping stones).

It's been suggested that Valentine's Day has its origin in the Roman festival of Lupercalia. The festival celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites. The Catholic Church forbade the celebration and Valentine’s Day wasn't celebrated as a day of romance until the 14th century. This activity is about appreciating people who love us, help your child write small notes of thanks and gratitude to their loved ones.

For two weeks each year at the end of February and start of March, individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share the stories of the people who grow our food and drinks and who grow the cotton in our clothes, people who are often exploited and underpaid. Why not make some yummy treats using FairTrade ingredients, for some inspiration why not use this Fair trade Recipe Book.

International Polar Bear Day is dedicated solely to wild polar bears, about their habits, ecology and threats. Make a cardboard tube polar bear, or make a polar bear finger puppet and create a story.

Holi is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Hindus and takes place on the day of the first full moon, during the festival people smear each other in bright coloured powder called gulal which recalls the story of Krishna and his love for Radha. Blow painting is one such creative way to make abstract art.

Passover begins on the 15th day of Nisan, Jews remember how their ancestors left slavery behind them when they were led out of Egypt by Moses. The feast of Passover, one of the most important Jewish festivals, decorate a goblet with sticky gems and permanent pens to create Elijah's Cup.

Spring equinox can occur on any date between the 19th and 21st and marks the moment when the sun shines directly on the equator and we experience equal amount of daylight to darkness. The tradition of painting and decorating eggs is still one of the most popular activities for celebrating Spring.

International Day of Action for Rivers is a day to raise awareness for a world where healthy rivers and the rights of local river communities are valued and protected. Compare salt water and fresh water through an experiment where kids can learn about the density of salt vs. fresh water.

International Day of Forests was created to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Build a stick tower. You could use just sticks or combine them with string or tape. Or see what other things you can make with sticks.

Earth Hour was created to raise awareness to climate change by switching off lights to show support for our planet for an hour.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar based on the cycles of the Moon. During this month, Muslims across the world fast from sunrise to sunset. To celebrate Ramadan make a beautiful moon and stars mobile, using multiple painting techniques. You can make them in any colour you like and hang them all around your home!

The date of Easter Sunday varies from year to year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after 21 March. Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed. Make some delicious chocolate Easter nests are really easy to make and you can teach kids all about real birds nests and eggs while you’re making them!

Vaisakhi is particularly important to Sikhs, as it's the harvest festival and takes place during the month of Vaisakh on the Nanakshahi calendar, a solar calendar used in Sikhism, usually on the 13th or 14th. One favourite Vaisakhi tradition is to fly a kite, why not make and decorate one.

Bat Appreciation Day encourages us to learn more about these species and the role they play in nature. Bats account for more than a quarter of mammal species in the UK and around 20% of all mammal species worldwide. Why not make your own bat costume or create a a haven for bats in your garden.

Earth Day was created to raise awareness to climate change by switching off their lights to show support for our planet. Make an elephant from the top of a recycled milk bottles (using the handle as the nose).

International Mother Earth Day is a day environmental organisations from all over the world come together to highlight the urgent need to protect the many ecosystems that make up our environment. Think of all the ways you can make changes that will help, and talk to others about what they can do too.

National Walking Month was created to achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more. Find out about the benefits of walking and celebrate them by making a collage. Or try and match the prints to the animals.

Visakha Puja is the most important Buddhist festival, it falls on the full moon day of the month of Visakha or Vesak,the sixth lunar month. This festival celebrates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha the founder of Buddhism. Create a colourful Mandala to celebrate Visakha Puja.

The Celts believed it to be the most important day of the year, the Beltane festival was held to celebrate the division of the year in half, between the light and the dark. May Day is the celebration of the return of spring. Create spring flower handprints and hang them around your house.

VE Day stands for victory in Europe, and is the day celebrating the formal acceptance of the German unconditional surrender after World War 2. Create some awesome VE Day flags, hat are perfect for waving at any point during VE Day.

World Bee Day was created to raise awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping, inform the public of major beekeeping events around the world and celebrate World Bee Day. Plant nectar-bearing flowers for decorative purposes on balconies, terraces, and gardens. And buy honey and other hive products from your nearest local beekeeper.

From nature-based solutions to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better. Use mostly natural materials to build a shoebox habitat that mimics a real-life habitat for an animal of your choice.

There are some suggestions that Father's Day may originate in pagan sun worship. Some branches of paganism see the Sun as the father of the universe. Father's Day is held on the third Sunday of June in the UK. Surprise the dad of the family with a fancy paper award ribbon that tells them just how special they are.

Litha can occur on any date between the 20th and 22nd. In Wiccan lore, once again the Holly King and the Oak King battle. This time, it is the Holly King who is victorious, and from this point on, the days grow shorter. Have a mock battle between the Oak and Holly King. Or a lovely Lavender Dream Pillow.

Summer equinox can occur on any date between the 20th and 22nd. The summer solstice happens when our northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, which means more sunshine, warmer temperatures, and the start of summer. Teach your children about the power of the sun’s rays by creating sun prints, perfect for celebrating the summer solstice.

World Environment Day engages governments, businesses and citizens in an effort to address pressing environmental issues. Make a leaf collage, all you need is some crayons, wax paper, fallen leaves and a generous dose of creativity.

World Oceans Day aims to raise awareness of our oceans’ role in our existence and show the importance of our oceans in sustaining life on the planet. Turn an old water bottle into a mini-aquarium. Sand, shells, and plastic sea creatures bring the ocean to you anytime.

Global Wind Day is a day for discovering wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. Make a Wind Sock with a plastic bottle, glue, tissue paper, ribbons and hole puncher.

Plastic Free July is movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Instead of buying plastic bin liners, why not make one out of old newspapers.

Eid-ul-Adha falls on the tenth day in the final (twelfth) month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is the second and holiest major holiday for Muslims worldwide and marks the end of Hajj pilgrimage. Make Eid-ul-Adha 30 Days of Good Deeds for a Ramadan Jar.

Tisha B'av is the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av. Tisha B’av is the Jewish fast day mourning the many tragedies that befell the Jewish people on this date, most significantly, the destruction of the first and second temples.. Challenge kids to build a model of the Beit Hamikdash.

Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie I as King of Ethiopia in 1930. With help from an adult, children can tie-dye T-shirts in Rastafarian colours to celebrate Jamaica's heritage.

International Tiger Day was created to teach people about this critically endangered species and what you can do to help them. Make a mask out of card or felt and see how many people you can scare by acting like a tiger.

World Ranger Day was created to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. Lay a white sheet on the ground and shake a tree! This will help you observe some of the tiny bugs that depend on a forest habitat.

Onam is celebrated on the day of Thiruvonam nakshatram (Shravana asterism) in the Malayalam calendar month of Chingam. Onam originated in the Indian state Kerala, and it honours King Mahabali, a benignant king in the Hindu mythology, whose spirit is believed to visit Kerala during Onam. Vadamvali or tug-of-war, an Indian favourite for occasions of celebration, is played with great enthusiasm all across the State during Onam.

Lughnasadh, sometimes called Lammas, is the first harvest festival of three on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Make bread together. Let your kids try kneading the dough.

On August 6, 1945 the United States dropped the world's first deployed atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan, instantly killing over 80,000 people; three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing over 40,000. Build a Peace Crane with your child.

World Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter, the ultimate feline, the king of the jungle. Lion numbers have declined dramatically to the point where the species needs to be placed on the endangered list, just like its larger cousin the tiger. Make some Leaf Lions with some pretty leaves for the lions mane.

World Elephant Day was launched to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants and help conserve and protect elephants from the numerous threats they face. Make a Cardboard Tube Elephant is so much fun that you may want to make two or even three, and see how big you can make them!

This event is to help encourage the public to take action in preserving this amazing species. Write your favourite companies that use palm oil and ask them to use sustainable sources when producing their products.

The autumnal equinox falls about the 22nd or 23rd. Autumn Equinox is the time of equal light and dark. From this day onward the Sun no longer outshines the darkness. Decorate your front door with a gorgeous leaf wreath.

Sukkot begins on the 15th day of Tishri and is the fifth day after Yom Kippur. Sukkot is a Jewish celebration that honours the huts which were the places where the prophet Moses and the Israelites lived for forty years in the desert. When making the standard paper chain to decorate the sukkah, have each child decorate their links with self-drawn pictures of someone they love.

Ganesh Chaturthi begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada, which is the sixth month of the Hindu calendar. The Ganesh Chaturthi is the Hindu festival is the day when Lord Ganesha shows his presence on earth for all his devotees. Make your Ganesh Chaturthi as colourful as you like with these elephants made from coloured paper!

The closure of the hole in the ozone layer was observed 30 years after the protocol was signed in 1987. Due to the nature of the gases responsible for ozone depletion their chemical effects are expected to continue for between 50 and 100 years. There are ways you can help cut greenhouse gases and help stop global heating such as putting a brick in a plastic bag into your toilet cistern, then the toilet will use less water each time you flush.

Volunteers and partners worldwide come together to clean up litter and mismanaged waste from our beaches, rivers, forests, and streets. Grab a pair of gloves and bags and cleanup, you can also takes your family members with you.

This day is celebrated to shed the light on important work of environmental health around the world. Air pollution is a problem that affects life all over the world for example. Many activities create air pollution. In turn, the pollution causes problems for our health and other life on Earth. You can make a model of the way your lungs work. You will need a medium-sized clear plastic bottle (a dishwashing soap bottle works well), scissors and 2 medium-sized balloons.

Navratri begins on the first day of Ashwin lunar month with Ghatasthapana. It's dedicated to Durga, the mother goddess who also represents power. Durga annihilated the demon Mahishasura after a relentless battle lasting nine days and nights. Create some Dandiya Sticks Decoration for Navratri. All you need some newspapers, a tassel of beads or little bells, tape, multi-coloured satin ribbons, stones and glue.

Milad un Nabi marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and falls on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal of the Islamic lunar calendar. Make some Asida, from cooked wheat flour lump of dough, with added butter or honey.

World Habitat Day is on the first Monday of October. It was created to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. Talk to your friends and family about how your city or community can act and contribute to a carbon-free world and climate resilience. Or organise a picture exhibition on how to make your city or community carbon-free world and climate resilient.

World Animal Day was created to raise the status of animals in order to improve animal welfare standards around the world. Create your own poster to celebrate world animal day or play animal bingo and see how many animals you cans spot on a walk outside.

International Day of Climate Action is a movement created end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led renewable energy for all. Go around your home and make a list of the different ways in which you use energy, for example to turn on lights, heat the house, cook or power a phone or tablet.

Halloween is dedicated to remembering the dead, some people believe that many Halloween traditions may have been influenced by ancient Celtic harvest festivals. Make a quick and safe Jack o' Lantern with glossy black paper and a glue stick!

World Vegan Month helps to teach everyone that our food system accounts for a large portion of our emissions. Any effective response to the climate emergency involves removing the unnecessary emissions from food, this can be done by moving toward plant-based farming and food systems. Create a food plate that's perfect for a vegan by cutting out pictures from a magazine or drawing them.

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated in Mexico and elsewhere associated with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, and is held on November 1 and 2. Paint your faces skulls and should be colourful and imaginative.

Diwali marks the start of the Hindu New Year. The dates change each year and are determined by the position of the moon. Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Create patterns called rangoli on the floor using coloured powders or sand.

Hanukkah starts on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, and is the Jewish Festival of Lights. The word 'Hanukkah' means 'Dedication' in Hebrew. Make a Menorah with card, so children can add a flame made of card to the candles over the 8 days.

This day was created because even though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicised victim of war. Water wells have been polluted, crops torched, forests cut down, soils poisoned, and animals killed to gain military advantage. Design a poster that shows how war can impact the environment.

A recent United Nations study reported that more than two-thirds of the world's fisheries have been overfished or are fully harvested and more than one third are in a state of decline because of factors such as the loss of essential fish habitats, pollution, and global warming. Create some tissue paper toilet paper roll fish.

The solstice marks the point at which the Sun is exactly overhead the Tropic of Capricorn. The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice (also known as Yule) is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. Build a replica Stonehenge! You can use cardboard, cards, Dominoes, cups, woodblocks, and LEGO.

Its mission is to be the internationally recognised centre of excellence in the conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystems. Make a papier-mâché cheetah piñata or just keep it as a decoration.

It was created to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. Why not make a Dirt Pudding, using different ingredients that look like dirt and stones and demonstrate soil horizons and profiles.

Mountains are under threat from climate change and overexploitation. Mountain glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates, affecting freshwater supplies downstream for millions of people. Explore how melting ice affects sea levels. The North Polar Ice Cap sits on water, while the South Polar Ice Cap is on land. Learn which of these two can cause sea levels to rise.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Make some Christmas decorations, such as a cottonwool / pompom snowman, ribbon / paper Christmas Tree ornaments.

Kwanzaa is an African harvest festival, which uses traditions from various parts of Africa. Use craft sticks as well as clothespins to put a Kinara together. Don’t forget the colours of Kwanzaa with the Kinara.