What is Global Day of Parents?

Global Day of Parents is a observance that is celebrated each year to honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide. Parents play an important part in shaping one's life.

Parental figures receive the recognition for the important role they play in their children's lives on Parents' Day. The day aims to promote responsible parenting and to recognising positive parental role models. It celebrates the special bonds of love between parental figures and their children.

When is Global Day of Parents celebrated?

Thursday, 1 June

Activities:

• Hosting morning tea for the parents during drop off to show their hard work is appreciated.
• Organise an activity day where the children can share and participate in with their parents/guardian in their favourite activities.
• Group time: Discussing different types of families and different type of guardians and parent figures; i.e. stepmum, parent's who adopt etc
• Create a family tree encouraging children to bring in a family photo to add to the tree.
• Creating cards and little memorable gifts for the children to give their families.