June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days.

June begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Gemini and ends in the sign of Cancer. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Taurus and ends in the constellation of Gemini.

The month is named for the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter.*

Holiday celebrations are wonderful opportunities for children to learn about the traditions that are cherished parts of people's lives all over the world. Please remember that the stories are just a simplified version of each celebration. As a parent the choice of what holidays to celebrate is yours, but we hope that a sense of humour blended with a little knowledge will help us all make peace in this world by understanding our differences.

These activities will help to promote visual perception, fine motor and gross motor development, providing you with ideas to help you prepare your child for school while having lots of fun together.