June 1 is International Children’s Day — a holiday that reminds adults of what matters most: every child has the right to a safe, happy and peaceful childhood. Here you will find short Children’s Day wishes, words for little ones, messages for parents, texts for teachers and kindergarten staff, official greetings, poems and ideas for spending the day together. “Children’s Day” is searched 8.8K times a month in Ukraine.

More warm words for children are in our birthday wishes for a little girl and birthday wishes for a little boy.

International Children’s Day is June 1

Short Children’s Day wishes

Happy Children’s Day! A peaceful sky, a happy childhood and lots of smiles.
Happy celebration of childhood! May every child feel loved and protected.
Happy June 1! Sunshine, games, friends and joyful discoveries.
Happy Children’s Day! May children’s laughter fill every home.
Congratulations! Let us protect childhood — everyone only gets one.
Happy Children’s Day! May every little one’s dreams come true.

For children

Little ones, happy holiday! May you have lots of friends, fun games and yummy ice cream.
Happy Children’s Day! You are the most important person in the world to your family. Dream big!
Happy holiday, sunshine! May every day be fun and may the people who love you always be close.
Happy first day of summer and Children’s Day! May your vacation be bright and unforgettable.

For parents

Dear parents, happy Children’s Day! Thank you for your daily care, patience and love. May your children grow up healthy and happy.
Happy Children’s Day! I wish you strength, wisdom and many joyful moments with your little ones.
Happy day when children come first! May your home always be full of children’s laughter.

For teachers and kindergarten staff

Dear educators! Happy Children’s Day. Thank you for caring for our little ones and making their childhood happy.
Happy June 1! Thank you, teachers and kindergarten staff, for your patience, kindness and love for children.

Kindergarten staff have their own holiday — Kindergarten Teacher Day.

Official greetings

Dear children and parents! Warm congratulations on International Children’s Day. We wish every child a peaceful sky, safety, health and a happy childhood, and adults the strength and wisdom to protect it.
Happy Children’s Day! We thank everyone who takes care of children: parents, teachers, doctors, volunteers and defenders who make it possible for children to grow up in safety.

Children’s Day poems

May childhood be bright and free,
Full of peace and joy and play,
May every child grow happily
And laughter fill each day!

Sun and sky and peace and fun —
That is what all children need!
May dreams come true for everyone
And kindness grow from every seed!

How to spend June 1 with your child

Have a picnic or a walk in the park.
Draw your child’s dream together or make a craft.
Give a small surprise — a book, a game or flowers.
Simply spend the day together — no rushing and no phones.

And for the whole family there are our Family Day wishes.

Gifts and flowers for children

Girls love having their own little bouquet or an arrangement with a toy, while boys enjoy a soft toy or a balloon. Such gifts are a nice addition to a walk or a family celebration.

Flower arrangement For my bunny — For My Bunny arrangement — a treat for a little daughter

More ideas in our flowers for a daughter and flowers in a box collections.

Bear — A soft teddy bear — a Children’s Day gift

FAQ

When is Children’s Day?

Every year on June 1, the first day of summer. It has been celebrated internationally since 1950.

What should I wish children on this day?

A peaceful sky, health, friends, exciting discoveries and the feeling of being loved and protected.

What is a good gift for a child on June 1?

A book, a board game, a soft toy, a small bouquet for a daughter or simply a day together in the park.

1 June is also the first day of summer: first day of summer wishes.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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