April 2026 offers meaningful opportunities for early childhood learning through themes of inclusion, nature, creativity, and community connection. Events such as World Autism Acceptance Month, Nature Play Week, Earth Day, and ANZAC Day support children to develop empathy, respect for diversity, and an understanding of the world around them. Programming during this month can focus on outdoor exploration, creative expression, and inclusive practices, encouraging children aged 0–6 to build relationships, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Through play-based and intentional teaching experiences, educators can support children’s wellbeing, communication, and environmental awareness in alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
2–8 Apr: World Autism Acceptance Week
2–13 Apr: Nature Play Week
16–24 Apr: National Parks Week
18 Apr–3 May: Term 1 School Holidays (TAS)
24–30 Apr: World Immunisation Week
3–19 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (QLD)
3–13 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (NT)
3–20 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (ACT)
3–19 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (WA)
4–19 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (VIC)
11–26 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (SA)
7–17 Apr: Term 1 School Holidays (NSW)
APRIL 2026 is for World Autism Acceptance Month
April 2026: Growing Together with Kindness, Inclusion, and Nature
Download Calendar April Events 2026
April 2026 – Weekly Programming (EYLF + NQS Aligned)
Week 1: 1–5 April
Focus: Inclusion, Stories, Belonging (Autism Acceptance, Children’s Book Day)
Activities
Activity 1 – “Story & Connection Time”
0–2 years: Read sensory board books with textures and sounds.
3–6 years: Read inclusive stories and discuss feelings and differences.
Activity 2 – “All About Me”
0–2 years: Explore mirrors and name body parts.
3–6 years: Draw self-portraits and talk about what makes us unique.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Identity
Outcome 5: Communication
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA5 – Relationships with Children
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
Week 2: 6–12 April
Focus: Culture, Celebration, Community (Easter, cultural events)
Activities
Activity 1 – “Cultural Celebrations”
0–2 years: Explore colours, music, and textures from different celebrations.
3–6 years: Create simple crafts linked to cultural celebrations (e.g. patterns, symbols).
Activity 2 – “Helping & Sharing”
0–2 years: Practice turn-taking with toys.
3–6 years: Role-play helping others and sharing during group play.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Wellbeing
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA5 – Relationships with Children
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
Week 3: 13–19 April
Focus: Creativity, Expression, Nature (Art Day, Nature Play)
Activities
Activity 1 – “Nature Art”
0–2 years: Explore leaves, flowers, and natural textures.
3–6 years: Create collages using natural materials.
Activity 2 – “Creative Expression”
0–2 years: Finger painting with safe paints.
3–6 years: Open-ended art using different tools and materials.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 4: Confident and involved learners
Outcome 5: Communication
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA3 – Physical Environment
Week 4: 20–26 April
Focus: Sustainability, Environment, Responsibility (Earth Day, ANZAC Day)
Activities
Activity 1 – “Caring for the Earth”
0–2 years: Water play and simple plant care.
3–6 years: Discuss recycling and saving resources; plant seeds.
Activity 2 – “Community & Remembrance”
0–2 years: Explore poppy colours and simple stories.
3–6 years: Learn about helping others and community respect (age-appropriate ANZAC discussion).
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Confident and involved learners
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA3 – Physical Environment
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
Week 5: 27–30 April
Focus: Community, Helping Others, Belonging (Neighbour Day, Pay It Forward Day)
Activities
Activity 1 – “Helping Our Community”
0–2 years: Practice simple helping routines (packing away toys).
3–6 years: Create “kindness actions” chart (helping, sharing, caring).
Activity 2 – “Music & Movement”
0–2 years: Dance with scarves and music.
3–6 years: Create simple performances or role-play (link to creativity and expression).
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Identity
Outcome 2: Connected with and contribute to their world
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA5 – Relationships with Children
