Looking for some family fun this April. Check out Kangaroo Kids Creative Connections. Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this April!
4/1 “Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you have good luck!”. April 1st is commonly referred to as April Fool’s Day, it is also known as National One Cent Day! The original penny was produced in 1787!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-one-cent-day-april-1/
4/8-4/16 Passover or Pesach is a holiday that falls around the same time as Easter. Passover is a time to remember when God had Moses free the Israelites from slavery. Special foods are eaten during this time including unleavened bread called matzo.
https://kids.kiddle.co/Passover
4/11 The first submarine that was commissioned by the U.S. was in 1900 and named the USS Holland. On National Submarine Day, learn more about how submarines have adapted from the earliest recorded sub in 1620 to now!
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/submarine-day/
4/12 Ever wonder why Easter falls on a different date every year? Officially, it falls on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, these 19 fun facts about Easter are amusing!
https://www.elitedaily.com/life/culture/facts-about-easter/986079
4/16 While the origin of the High-5 likely started in the 1970’s, the history of the National High Five seemingly grew out of kindness. During these challenging times. Remember to send a virtual high-5!!!
http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/national-high-five-day/
4/22 Earth Day is April 22nd! Many environmental laws have been created thanks to Earth Day as well as the creation of the EPA.
4/30 The remarkable thing about Oatmeal Cookies is you can customize them to your taste. Oatmeal cookies stemmed from the nutritious Oatmeal Cakes given to soldiers during battle. Bake your own Oatmeal Cookies on National Oatmeal Cookie Day.
https://anydayguide.com/calendar/991
April Snacks and Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these with your children!
4/1 On National One Cent Day make your own Lucky Penny Spinner inexpensively with some card stock, a penny, markers, scissors and tape!
4/8-4/16 Looking to switch up a recipe for Passover? How about creating an Overnight Matzo Breakfast Bake for a satisfying Passover breakfast?
4/11 Explore the USS Intrepid and learn about the submarine the USS Growler on National Submarine Day!
https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/growler
4/12 Looking for a cute Easter craft for your kids? Why not have them create these cute goldfish carrots for snack?
4/16 A wonderful movement blanketing the country is an individual morning greeting where a student chooses how they want to be greeted. Start your day with a greeting you created yourself.
4/22 What can you do to teach your child about Earth Day? Print this fun Scavenger Hunt to celebrate!
4/30 Want to make a healthier cookie but still want it to be delicious? This no egg, butter or sugar cookies will be perfect on National Oatmeal Cookie Day!
https://www.hellonatureblog.com/healthy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-without-sugar/
Please take pictures of your activities and share them on social media! We would love to see what you create!!
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website & Facebook page for information.
Join us April 11-17, 2020 to celebrate of our youngest learners! The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by NAEYC to for early learning.
https://www.naeyc.org/events/woyc/overview Please make changes for activities that may call for you to be around large groups.
