December 30, 2025 Resources for January Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for January observances. Month-Long Observances INTERNATIONAL CREATIVITY MONTH Art Activities That Encourage Social-Emotional Development, Trying Together Supporting Social-Emotional Development Through Play: A Guide for Families, Trying Together How Bluey Showcases Play, Creativity, and Emotional Learning for Children… and Adults, Playful Pittsburgh The Relationship Between Learning Through Play and Holistic Skills, Playful Pittsburgh “Sound” Activities, Buzzword NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH Youth Mentoring, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Coaching & Mentoring, Trying Together Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Trying Together NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH 5 Reasons Why You Should Revisit Your Childhood Hobby as an Adult, Fortune Well 5 Advantages That Hobbies Bring to a Child’s Development, City Magazine Ways to Play During Winter, Playful Pittsburgh The Transformative Power of Games, Playful Pittsburgh SELF-LOVE MONTH Self-Care Resources for Parents and Caregivers, Trying Together Navigating Difficult Emotions as Caregivers: A Guide for Families, Trying Together 50 Resources to Support the Mental Health of Teachers and School Staff, Trying Together The Power of Self-Love, Psychology Today Week-Long Observances NATIONAL STORYTELLING WEEK Supporting Early Literacy Development, Buzzword Children’s Books on Race and Equity, Trying Together National Storytelling Week 2026, National Literacy Trust Day Observances JANUARY 2 IS MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION DAY “Brave” Activities, Buzzword Encouraging Positive Racial Identity in Young Children, Trying Together Growing Self-Esteem: Positive Affirmations for Children, Bright Horizons The Cheer, Lindsey Gurk JANUARY 3 IS INTERNATIONAL MIND-BODY WELLNESS DAY Mindfulness for Children, Trying Together Big Body and Physical Play: Benefits and Activities for All Ages, Playful Pittsburgh Social-Emotional Learning and Play Intersecting, Playful Pittsburgh Using Play to Support Children’s Physical Health, Playful Pittsburgh The Relationship Between Learning Through Play and Holistic Skills, Playful Pittsburgh JANUARY 17 IS KID INVENTORS DAY “Plan” Activities, Buzzword “Geometric” Activities, Buzzword JANUARY 19 IS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Children’s Books on Race and Equity, Trying Together Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together Taking Personal and Professional Responsibility for Anti-Racism Work, Trying Together Martin Luther King Jr. Day for Preschoolers, Kids Care Club 2026 King Holiday, The King Center JANUARY 21 IS NATIONAL HUGGING DAY The Transformative Power of Hugging in Child Development, Meaningful Beginnings Respecting Your Child’s Boundaries, Trying Together “Friendship” Activities, Buzzword JANUARY 24 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION Supporting the Work of Early Childhood, Trying Together Early Learning PA, Trying Together Roadmap to Understanding Child Development, Trying Together Supporting Early Literacy Development, Buzzword JANUARY 24 IS NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY 6 Essential Tips for Raising Complimentary Children, Baby Steps “Thankful” Activities, Buzzword “Welcome” Activities, Buzzword JANUARY 26 IS INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DAY Community and Family Programs, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy “Metamorphosis” Activities, Buzzword “Migrate” Activities, Buzzword “Bloom” Activities, Buzzword JANUARY 28 IS NATIONAL LEGO DAY 10 Incredible Benefits of Playing with Lego®, Children’s Wellness Centre Let’s Talk Loose Parts Play, Playful Pittsburgh “Plan” Activities, Buzzword JANUARY 29 IS NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY 10 Puzzle Activities for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Babies That Promote Learning, Speak.Play.Love Indoor Play and Why It’s Fun for Everyone, Playful Pittsburgh The Transformative Power of Games, Playful Pittsburgh JANUARY 31 IS INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY Art Activities That Encourage Social-Emotional Development, Trying Together “Sound” Activities, Buzzword Benefits of Art & Art History for Early Childhood Learning, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh TweetSharePinShare0 Shares
