Teaching special events and topics for January 2026
Welcome your pupils back for the spring term with these seasonal events and topics for January 2026. You’ll find plenty of ideas and activities for fun themed lessons that will keep your pupils engaging throughout the month, including the Big Schools' Birdwatch, National Handwriting Day and more. Bring laughter to your classroom with Busy Things for Schools!
Winter
December - March
New Year
1st January 2026
Ask your children to create some firework pictures to celebrate the New Year! Use our special brush tools to fill the sky with sparkles, lines, sprays and firework effects.
RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch
6th January - 13th February 2026
If your children are taking part in the Big Schools' Birdwatch, our bird labelling and classification games tie in with the theme nicely.
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National Handwriting Day
23rd January 2026
Understand the benefits of having good handwriting in this digital age, and access some of our interactive handwriting games and handwriting printables.
Holocaust Memorial Day
27th January 2026
Use our ready-made writing template and resources for Holocaust Memorial Day KS2. The 27th January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
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