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April - a seasonal activity guide for under 5s


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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



April events Calendar

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

 

Rhubarb custard scones


Rhubarb vanilla jam


Cauliflower cheese


Cucumber, pea and lettuce soup


Potato and pea samosas


Lentil pea potato cakes

 

Activity guides to check out



Spring tree decorating

Spring tree decorating - click here for the activity guide.


DIY butterfly mobile

DIY butterfly mobile - click here for the activity guide.


Make your own insect hotel

Make your own insect hotel - click here for the activity guide.


Make your own bird feeder

Make your own bird feeder - click here for the activity guide.


Make your own garden wigwam

Make your own garden wigwam - click here for the activity guide.


Make your own seed bombs

Make your own seed bombs - click here for the activity guide.


Woodland Trust guide family woodland activities

Woodland Trust guide family woodland activities - click here for the activity guide.


BBC Tiny Happy People Eid activities

BBC Tiny Happy People Eid activities - click here for the guide.

 

Books

 


Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by Sara Khan & Nadiyah Suyatna

 


One Springy Day: A Percy The Park Keeper Story by Nick Butterworth

 


Little Chick by Igloo Books



What to Look For in Spring by Elizabeth Jenner & Natasha Durley

 


My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan & Francesca Sanna



My Awesome Autism: Helping children learn about their autism diagnosis by Nikki Saunders

 

Additional Resources

 





 

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