Celebrate National Pyjama Day On Friday 24th July

National Pyjama Day is a fun, community-driven event where children and educators wear their favourite pyjamas to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care through The Pyjama Foundation. It’s also a chance to explore themes of comfort, bedtime routines, and empathy.

Toddler Activities

• Pyjama Parade – Gentle walk around the room showing off PJs, with soft music.

• Bedtime Toy Play – Provide dolls/teddies with blankets for toddlers to tuck in.

• Pyjama Colour Sorting – Match coloured fabric squares to PJ colours.

• Storytime – Read short bedtime books like Goodnight Moon.

• Calm Corner – Create a cosy nook with pillows and lullabies for rest.

Preschooler Activities

• Pyjama Dance Party – Movement games in PJs with upbeat music.

• Pyjama Craft – Decorate paper pyjamas with crayons, sequins, or fabric scraps.

• Dream Discussion Circle – Share what children dream about or imagine at night.

• Pyjama Photobooth – Take fun photos with props like pillows and teddy bears.

• Bedtime Routine Role Play – Brush toy teeth, read a story, tuck in dolls.

• Pyjama Trivia – Fun quiz about sleep facts and bedtime traditions worldwide.

• Movie & Blanket Forts – Build forts with sheets and watch a short film.

• Fundraising Challenge – Gold coin donation games (guess the number of stars in a jar).

• Creative Writing – Write “dream stories” or bedtime poems.

• Pyjama Fashion Show – Children walk a runway, narrating why they chose their PJs.

EYLF Links

• Outcome 1: Identity through personal choice of clothing.

• Outcome 2: Community awareness and empathy (supporting foster care).

• Outcome 3: Well-being through relaxation, movement, and fun.

• Outcome 5: Communication through storytelling, discussion, and creative expression.