Welcome to our April guide!
This is an all you need to know guide filled with seasonal activity ideas, ways to develop learning at home, storybooks to share and so much more.
Let’s jump straight into our April guide for under 5s.
About April
April is the 4th month of the year and is all about springtime, here, in the Northern Hemisphere! Whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s currently autumn!
With the weather getting steadily warmer, it’s an ideal time to explore nature with your little one.
From gardening to exploring local parks and forests, there are plenty of learning opportunities for your child.
Here are some fun facts about April to share with your little one:
April's flowers are the Sweet Pea and Daisy.
The month of April was known as Aprillus by the Romans. It means to blossom or open signifying flowers blooming.
Smaller animals that hibernate throughout the winter typically emerge from their tunnels this month.
Events
National Pet Month
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1st – April Fools Day
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2nd – International Children’s Book Day
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2nd – World Autism Awareness Day
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7th – World Health Day
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9th – National Unicorn Day
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Takes place: 9th – 10th – Eid Al Fitr
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10th – Siblings Day
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18th – World Heritage Day
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21st – World Creativity and Innovation Day
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22nd – Earth Day
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Takes place 22nd – 30th – Passover
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23rd – St. Georges Day
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25th – World Penguin Day
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29th – International Dance Day
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Recipes to try this month
Activity guides to check out
Spring tree decorating - click here for the activity guide.
DIY butterfly mobile - click here for the activity guide.
Make your own insect hotel - click here for the activity guide.
Make your own bird feeder - click here for the activity guide.
Make your own garden wigwam - click here for the activity guide.
Make your own seed bombs - click here for the activity guide.
Woodland Trust guide family woodland activities - click here for the activity guide.
BBC Tiny Happy People Eid activities - click here for the guide.
Books
Additional Resources
Pre-k pages - April preschool ideas
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