Universal Children's Day 2025: Celebrating Children’s Voices Through Experiences

On the 20th of November each year, we are reminded to listen to the youngest voices surrounding us, as they often have the biggest impact. With the 2025 Universal Children’s Day theme, “My Day, My Rights”, adults, communities, and organisations are being encouraged to support children and their opinions. 

Universal Children’s Day promotes the rights and welfare of children worldwide. This year’s theme emphasises giving children the space to express themselves and the ability to step out of their comfort zone. Trying new things is one of the best ways to help develop essential skills and gain a sense of accomplishment. 

WonderDays highlights the importance of real-life experiences and the impact it has on supporting children’s development, as well as their emotional wellbeing. It encourages creativity, confidence, social skills, resilience, and connection, all essential life skills. Experiences days even strengthen emotional bonds with the people around them. Having a positive effect on expressing themselves and discovering who they are as individuals. 

Why Experiences Matter:

Trying new activities is proven to support key areas of children's development:

• Boosting confidence & self-esteem
• Developing adaptability & problem-solving skills
• Encouraging social & communication skills
• Inspiring creativity & imagination
• Strengthening family bonding
   

Experiences perfect for children to explore:

• Sea Life Aquarium 

Children's minds will be able to explore and learn about the 500 marine species across 14 themed zones. Gaining hands-on experience by watching live shows, feeding sessions and immersive storytelling. Through science discovery, children will be able to develop environmental awareness through exposure to exhibits, like the UK's largest jellyfish collection and a living coral reef. 

• PGl Family Activity Day

Perfect for the whole family to enjoy and spend quality time together during dynamic activities like the giant swing, archery, zip wire, and high ropes courses. Children will be able to build on their teamwork and social skills whilst also using problem-solving skills to work their way through the course. A day out which exposes children to an environment outside of the classroom 

•  Helicopter Simulator

An interactive experience that allows children to work on their intellectual and coordination skills, learning how to navigate the skies. They will be introduced to the aircraft and its control, whilst also learning about the effects of fuel management and weather have on helicopter flying. Let your child experience their ultimate junior pilot's dream. 

• Fox Encounter 

Children can experience a rare encounter with a fox, getting up close inside their enclosure. You will be guided by expert handlers, helping to gain an understanding of the animals' behaviour, instincts, and personalities. It strengthens children's connection with nature and helps them gain a deeper understanding of wildlife. 

• Indoor Go Karting 

A fun, thrilling activity, where children can get stuck in and navigate their way around a racetrack. Perfect for improving motor skills, whilst also maintaining an element of concentration and focus, to beat the clock and set the best lap time. 

Celebrating them:

Children respond better to experiences than toys and screens, which helps them develop a stronger emotional response and better gratitude towards gifts and their parents.  

It gives them new opportunities.
It gives them confidence.
It gives them experiences that extend beyond what they learn in a classroom.

When children are heard, empowered, and encouraged to explore the world around them, they grow into confident and compassionate adults.