APR 22 April
Earth Day A day that invites the world to take a stand for clean air, clean water, renewable energy, and the protection of our health and the billions of species that share this planet with us. Consider organising a litter pickup event to celebrate the day. earthday. org
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MAY National Share-a-Story Month Organised by the Federation of Children’ s Book Groups, National Share a Story Month is an annual event designed to celebrate children’ s fiction and inspire a love of reading. This year’ s theme is Once Upon a Storytime. fcbg. org. uk / nssm month. co. uk
For even more ideas on helping pupils fall in love with reading, check out page 49.
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1 May
May Day Get that maypole at the ready! As well as maypole dancing, you could hold an event for your school with traditional celebrations including flower baskets, crafting and crowning a May Queen – and why not a May King too? Only seems fair.
4 May
Star Wars Day May the fourth be with you … celebrate with space-themed costumes and games, food and cakes inspired by a galaxy far, far away, or even a screening of one of the films!
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4-10 May
Deaf Awareness Week This week aims to share and highlight the different ways many deaf and hard of hearing people communicate, including sign language and lip reading. Use this as a learning opportunity and a chance to make your PTA events more accessible for deaf or hard of hearing individuals in your community. rnid. org. uk
21 May
Outdoor Classroom Day A movement to encourage educators to take children outside to learn. Your PTA can contribute by helping to fund outdoor classrooms and sprucing up areas where pupils can learn, read and explore. outdoorclassroomday. org. uk
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