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Get ready for a joyful, inclusive Christmas season with simple, practical ideas you can use in your early childhood setting. This article gives easy‑to‑make presents children can give to family and friends, art and craft activities, and fun games to play together — plus guidance on answering children’s tricky questions and respectfully talking with families from different cultural and religious backgrounds about the meaning of the celebration.

Use these ideas to plan meaningful, age‑appropriate experiences that celebrate creativity, kindness and belonging while honouring the diversity of your tamariki and whānau.

Practical, age‑appropriate ideas to mark Waitangi Day in your centre or in home-based ECE — from kapa haka and weaving to whānau engagement and iwi consultation.

Tips and guidance for planning meaningful, respectful learning that connects tamariki to history, culture and community.

This article offers many appropriate activity ideas for celebrating the Chinese New Year with children, parents, grandparents, and teachers in early childhood education settings.

It also explains the legend of the beast Nian, who threatened crops, describes traditional family customs for Chinese New Year, and outlines how contemporary festivals are celebrated today.