Everyone looks forward to May Day and the May Day bank holiday weekend - but why do we have a holiday? What is May Day? This resource looks at May Day - its origins, traditions and customs both in the UK and around the world. This resource is a fully editable and informative 65 slide PowerPoint presentation on May Day. It focuses on: The origins of May Day – The Festival of Flora, Beltane May Day traditions and rituals – Maypole Dancing, Morris Dancing, May Queen, The Green Man May Day events in various regions of UK - ‘Obby Oss Day‘ in Padstow, The Rochester Sweeps Festival, The Edinburgh Beltane Festival, ‘Flower Boat Ritual’ in Cornwall How May Day is celebrated around the world – Germany (Walpurgis Night), France, Romania, Spain, Finland, Italy, Bulgaria, USA and Hawaii International Workers / Labour Day The abolition of May Day by the Puritans The parliamentary debate about replacing May Day There are several hyperlinks in the PowerPoint to short clips of the ‘Obby Oss Festival’, Morris Dancing, Rochester Sweeps Festival and the traditional Hawaiian song “May Day Is Lei Day in Hawaii”. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 This resource contains a variety of PowerPoint presentations suitable for assemblies throughout the year. Never be short of an assembly again! Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

Children can research the dates of special days in March and add them to the calendar for March 22. They can draw a picture for each event. Nice little back to school activity after half term!

This is a Digital Teachers Calendar of Special Days & wellbeing for secondary Form tutors, Primary school Teachers, PSHE Teachers or SLT. The calendar comes in PDF and In Powerpoint. The Calendar has been carefully designed and is not editable. ☞ Every Month of the Calendar has been specially designed to incorporate some of the main PSHE, SMSC, Careers, Citizenship, Special Days, and Religious days you may want to celebrate as a school. ☞ Every Month includes an empowering quote and Health and Wellbeing Suggestions & Teacher mindfulness Tips. As an added bonus we have included teacher discount codes for our website. ☞ Perfect calendar for Form Tutors, PSHE Teachers, or SLT. Designed by Teachers for Teachers. ☞ Our aim for this mindfulness calendar is to empower teachers with easy to use, stress-relieving tools that are easy to incorporate. We hope you and your team of teachers can benefit from this. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ ☞ Best wishes from the Cre8tive Resources and Cre8tive Curriculum Team – Stay safe and look after the vulnerable around you.

This is a Digital Teachers Calendar of Special Days & Mindfulness ideal for Form tutors, Primary school Teachers and PSHE Teachers or SLT. The calendar comes in PDF and In Powerpoint. The Calendar has been carefully designed and is not editable. ☞ Every Month of the Calendar has been specially designed to incorporate some of the main PSHE, SMSC, Careers, Citizenship, Special Days, and Religious days you may want to celebrate as a school. ☞ Every Month includes an empowering quote and Health and Wellbeing Suggestions & Teacher mindfulness Tips. As an added bonus we have included teacher discount codes for our website. ☞ Perfect Calendar for Form Tutors, PSHE Teachers, or SLT. Designed by Teachers for Teachers. ☞ Our aim for this mindfulness Calendar is to empower teachers with easy to use, stress-relieving tools that are easy to incorporate. We hope you and your team of teachers can benefit from this. ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Search ‘Cre8tive Resources’ for support with our library of resources or send us an email. Leave a review and email TheCre8tiveResources@gmail.com for a free resource as a thank you!! Explore all our resources on TES ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ ☞ Best wishes from the Cre8tive Resources and Cre8tive Curriculum Team – Stay safe and look after the vulnerable around you.

16 colour cards to cut and order for children learning about time and special days. Included is their own birthday to make it more personal to them. Children can start from any date they want. They can research and add the exact dates for the year ahead underneath the titles.

3 doodle sheets for children to talk about, identify a range of special days and celebrations and colour in. Children can then design their own doodle sheets or posters.

This presentation is for a St. George’s Day Assembly, celebrating the heritage and traditions surrounding England’s patron saint. We’ll explore the legend of St. George, his symbol of the red cross, and how he became an enduring figure of courage and honor. The assembly will also look at how St. George’s Day is celebrated today, from parades to special events, encouraging pride in history and culture. Join us in honoring St. George’s legacy and the values he represents!

3 Photo frames titled, my Mum, my Nan, someone special to me. Includes decorative cut outs of vases and photo frames.

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 80-slide PowerPoint presentation on International Women’s Day. It is an ideal resource for International Women’s Day / Women’s History Month. The presentation focuses on: The origins of International Women’s Day The Suffragette Movement and key players - Clara Zetkin, Emmeline Pankhurst, Emily Wilding Davison and Millicent Fawcett Inspiring women and girls - Anne Frank, Florence Nightingale, J.K. Rowling, Rosa Parks, Mother Theresa, Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart, Joan of Arc, Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, Elizabeth Blackwell, Mary Seacole, Dorothy Hughes, Billie Jean King, Mae Jemison, Malala Yousafzai, Agnes Baden-Powell and Greta Thunberg. World Economic Forum and the Gender Equality Gap The United Nations International Women’s Day theme The presentation also includes numerous links to videos about International Women’s Day and and the contributions and achievements of individual people and groups of people. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A simple text version of this resource, more suitable for primary pupils is also available: International Womens Day - Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month - 50 Question Quiz Save money and buy both resources together in a bundle at a discounted rate: International Womens Day Presentation and Quiz International Women’s Day Puzzle Pack International Womens Day This resource takes an in-depth look at the lives and work of four inspirational women/girls - Queen Elizabeth ll, Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg and Anne Frank. Women’s History Month

A colouring activity to help students learn about and to celebrate special days of the year. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

A colouring activity to help students learn about and to celebrate special days of the year. Ideal for primary school students, and students learning English as a foreign language.

A free calendar of some of the key themes, special days and religious holidays to celebrate this year. Really useful for Form tutors, Heads of year and classroom teachers. FUN/C8F/TL/02 PDF and editable version attached. Can be printed as either A4 but has also been formated to print A3 (if you alter your print settings). Editable version has space to include any of your own schools special days and events. Key events form tutors could celebrated this year have been broken down into 12 months (This could be celebrated through Citizenship/ RE and Form Tutor and Assembly time) Not all religious events included but a good mixture. Also included is a list of premium resources that form tutors may wish to use to celebrate each of the events listed. WHY NOT TRY OUR BRAND NEW YEAR 6 TRANSITION ESCAPE ROOM Click Here for the Year 6 Transition Digital Escape room. FUN/C8F/TL/02 Here are some of our other popular fast selling form tutor resources: British Values Quiz The Big Literacy Quiz Form Tutor January Summer Form Tutor Package Spring Premium Form Tutor Resource - Full Year Package Autumn Tutor Time Package The Big Brexit Quiz

The most up to date version of this resource is available for less Images of Annual Celebrations and Special Days For free downloads (including this resource) sign up at Alphabet Learning What’s included? This download includes x5 A4, pdf sheets (portrait orientation). What’s it for? This resource is designed to help young learners visualise the year ahead by identifying key cultural, seasonal, and national events month by month. It provides a versatile set of visual prompts that educators and parents can cut out and adhere to weekly or monthly planning sheets - ideal to compliment this resource: Weekly Planner Activity Organiser Months of Year Annual Set Who’s it for? Designed for learners from early years through to older students, this versatile resource is ideal for both classroom and home use. Resource details This resource has been designed to use year after year, time and time again. By integrating these images into a child’s routine, you can: Enhance Time Awareness: Help children understand the passage of time and the sequence of the months. Foster Cultural Awareness: Introduce diverse celebrations such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Eid, and Chinese New Year. Support Preparation: Provide a clear visual cue for upcoming changes, such as half-terms, school holidays, or seasonal shifts like the start of Spring and Autumn. Personalise Learning: Includes customisable ‘Birthday markers’ to celebrate a child’s own special day within the calendar - names can be written on the line included. This resource is perfect for creating an interactive and inclusive classroom or home environment where every major milestone is recognised and anticipated. A blank set is included to add your own ideas and events to match. Colour themed: Images for each month are outline with a different colour theme, designed to reflect the season (and match the month). Two grey versions are included at the end for events which do not strictly fit a particular month each year. An explanation of which event happens when is available here: Images of Celebrations and Special Days for Weekly Plans (Annual Set) Important message Any issues with this resource please let us know - we are happy to make changes. REMEMBER… FREE downloads (including this resource!) available - Sign up for instant free credits to use at Alphabet Learning

11 November is a very special day. It is called Remembrance Day because it is a day when we remember the end of World War I and the soldiers who have given their lives fighting for Britain. Here we find out about the important tradition of remembrance. Download this resource to read more...

In a special 'loved-up' edition of Mr Barton's Autograph videos, we look at a romantic (mathematical) alternative to chocolates and flowers to send to the love of your life to let them know you care. Happy Valentines Day! Below the video you will find an option to download it and play it on a larger screen, or by clicking on the web-link you can see all the videos in this series.