Below are a
few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children
this April!
Create with your children – If you have trouble opening the
hyperlink, left click the link and choose Open Hyperlink
4/1 “Find a
penny, pick it up, all day long you have good luck!”. April 1st is
commonly referred to as April Fools Day, it is also known as National One Cent Day! The original penny was produced in
1787 and much larger than our current penny!
4/7 If you
know someone who has a special talent for making beautiful things? Take an
extra minute to show appreciation for their talent on National Homemade Day! Simply tell them how much you
appreciate their talents!
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!
4/18 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. Why
not make someone smile by giving them a surprise greeting today!
4/19-4/27 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
4/21 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. It is also
Christianity’s most important holy day and Americans consume more than 16
million jelly beans during this holiday! Whether you celebrate Easter or not,
these 19 fun facts about Easter are amusing!
4/25 The
2019 National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’s theme is Workforce
Development for all. Activities should empower children to make positive
changes within their communities, schools and home.
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!
4/7 Making something homemade adds an
extra special touch to gifts. Ever think about making something homemade for
our wild-life friends? On National Homemade Day, why not make a special
homemade ornament feeder for our wildlife friends today?
4/11 Take a trip into NYC for a day to
explore the USS Intrepid and learn about the submarine the USS
Growler on National Submarine Day!
4/18 A wonderful movement blanketing
the country is an individual morning greeting where a student chooses how they want to be greeted.
They can choose a hug, a fist bump or a High 5. Today, why not greet each other
with a special High 5 you created yourself.
4/19-4/27 Looking to switch up a
recipe for Passover? How about creating an Overnight Matzo Breakfast Bake for a satisfying Passover breakfast?
4/21 Looking for a cute Easter craft
for your kids? Why not have them create these cute goldfish carrots for their classmates?
4/25 Whether or not you are able to
take your child to work on National Take our Daughter and Sons to Work Day,
creating a “When I Grow Up” poster can spur a conversation towards things
your child might be interested in!
Please take pictures of your activities and
share them with your classrooms! We would love to see what you create!!
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website for information on events like Parent Night
Out and upcoming field trips!
There are great websites that detail
fun & often free things to do in New Jersey every month! Call ahead and
make sure the activities are happening before you head out for your day!
Find a local NJ Easter Egg hunt on
this website. Always call first to verify the event is taking place!
Take a look at this website
for activities to do in Somerset County with your children as a family as well
as links to restaurants and outings to do without your kids for those rare,
parents night out activities!
If you have not checked out https://hulafrog.com/bridgewater-nj this is another place to look for things
happening in the local area!
Join us April
8–12, 2019 for five fun-filled, themed days to celebrate of
our youngest learners! The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual
celebration hosted by NAEYC to spotlight early learning, young children,
their teachers, families, and communities.
Week
of the Young Child - naeyc
From April 29-May 5, 2019,
children, families, entire schools, and communities will rediscover the joys of
life beyond the screen. Plan to unplug from digital entertainment
and spend all that free time playing, reading, daydreaming,
creating, exploring, and connecting with family and friends!
