Early Childhood Activity Calendar

1

April Fool's Day

2

Read or tell a favorite story with your child. When you finish, ask your child to tell you what happens first, second, and last in the story.

5
Make your child laugh! Tell a joke, read a funny story or poem, sing a silly song, or draw a cartoon.

7
Play a game by counting how many square-shaped objects your child can find today. How many round ones? Which shape won (more squares or circles)?

8

Palm Sunday

Passover

9

Plan a "TV Blackout" night. Instead of watching TV, read aloud or play games with your child.

13

Good Friday
Help your child name the letters of the alphabet in newspaper or magazine headlines. Can your child find the letters of his or her own name there?

15

Easter Sunday
Cut the tops off of three carrots. Have your child place them in a shallow dish with 1/2 cup of water. Water daily. Have your child measure the green tops as they grow.

19
Talk about a favorite family tradition with your child. What month is it celebrated in? Have your child name the months of the year with you.

22

Earth Day

Let your child help set the table for dinner. Practice counting out forks, plates, or cups.

25
Help your child make a puzzle by cutting an old photo, greeting card, or calendar picture into large pieces. Let him or her put the pieces back together on a sheet of paper.

27

Arbor Day

Children's Activity Calendar
Back to the Parents' Room

April 2001

This calendar is provided courtesy of ed.gov, and is a joint project of the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for National Service, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Books and Beyond.

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