I love spring (even though I now live in San Diego where the climate is mild year round)! Today, I’m sharing my calendar of April themed activities for kids. It includes lots of spring calendar observances and activities.
You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday posts listed by themes in my “Montessori-Inspired Unit Studies + Seasonal and Holiday Activities”post. Here you’ll find lots of themes for April according to holiday or calendar observances.
April changing dates are listed here both separately and merged with the monthly list
You’ll find more links for calendar observances in my “Enliven Your Homeschool with Some Calendar Fun” post. The post has links to resources for calendar observances for any level. I’m focusing here on April themes for preschoolers through early elementary, although I’m adding some calendar observances for pre-teens and teens.
Spring Themes and Activities
Montessori-Inspired Spring Themes and Activities {Hundreds of Resources} has LOTS of ideas for spring unit studies.
Monthly Observances for April
Monthly observances can be used for themed activities throughout the month or for one or two weeks during the month.
- Autism Acceptance Month – Montessori-Inspired Special Needs Support, The Loving Parents of Children with Special Needs – Everyday Superheroes, Special Needs Resources for Parents and Teachers, Special Needs Pinterest Board
- Car Care Month
- National Card and Letter Writing Month
- Confederate History Month
- Deaf History Month (April 1-30) – Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time, Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs, Free Baby Sign Language Videos {Signs and Songs}, Sign Language Movable Alphabet Printables and Resources, Foreign Language for Kids Pinterest Board
- National Financial Literacy Month
- International Guitar Month – Montessori-Inspired Music Appreciation: Juanita the Spanish Lobster (Juanita La Langosta Española Activities)
- National Humor Month
- Jazz Appreciation Month
- Keep America Beautiful Month – Free 3-Part Recycle Cards, Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Earth Day Every Day, More Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities, Montessori-Inspired Lorax Activities, Free Earth Day Printables and Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities, Montessori-Inspired Arbor Day Activities, Free Recycling Printables and Montessori-Inspired Recycling Activities, Free Recycling Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Recycling Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}, Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Tree Activities, Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Unit, Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Phonics Download), Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Kids’ Earth Day Every Day Pinterest Board
- National Kite Flying Month – Free Kite Printables and Montessori-Inspired Kite Activities
- Lawn and Garden Month – Montessori-Inspired Gardening Unit, Montessori-Inspired Flower Activities, Free Flower Printables and Montessori-Inspired Flower Math Activities, Shoots and Sprouts Activities + Free Printable from Montessori By Mom, Montessori Flower Identification and Arranging for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Montessori Nature Tray Sorting and Counting for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Nature Walk and Nature Cutting Tray for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Montessori Nature Tray with Magnification Work and Flower Arranging, Spring Book Lists for Preschool and Elementary Kids: Garden Adventures Around the World, Montessori Nature Tray with Vocabulary – Parts of the Plant, Flower Cutting with Great-Grandma {Montessori on the Go}, How to Help Children Experience Nature and Growing Plants Outdoors without a Garden, How to: Montessori Indoor- or Small-Space Gardening in a DIY Sensory Table, Encouraging Kindness with Gardening Activities and the Kindness Elves, Life Cycle of a Bean Plant and Seed Planting Activities, Montessori-Inspired Flower Activities with Spielgaben, Free Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Tree Activities, Free Montessori Botany Materials for a Gardening Unit, Family Fun with Small-Space Gardening in a Vertical Planter, Free Seasons of an Apple Tree Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}, Free Tree Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Gardening/Botany Unit Study Pinterest Board
- National Mathematics Education Month – Montessori Math Activities, How to Celebrate Pi Day the Montessori Way {for Multiple Ages}, Free Pi Songs and Educational Videos for Pi Day, Pi Day Princess Crafts: How to Make a Pi Bracelet and Crown, Math Archives
- Month of the Military Child
- Month of the Young Child
- National Pecan Month
- Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Montessori Care of Pets, Montessori-Inspired Pet Activities, Talking with Children about Death: Creating an “I Remember” Book, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, Pets Unit Study Pinterest Board
- National Poetry Month – Montessori-Inspired Poetry Activities, Montessori-Inspired Rhyming Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Kids’ Poetry Activities Pinterest Board
- Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month – Montessori Care of Pets, Montessori-Inspired Pet Activities, Pets Unit Study Pinterest Board
- Records and Information Management Month
- School Library Month – How to Help Your Child Treasure Books, Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students, Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, Simple Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Library, Montessori-Inspired Activities for the Tortoise and the Hare, Goodnight Moon Resources and Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Free Mitten Printables and Montessori-Inspired Mitten Activities, Montessori-Inspired Brown Bear, Brown Bear Activities, Using Children’s Books to Raise Awareness about Hunger, Montessori Book Baskets for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, 50+ Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, 30+ Dr. Seuss Inspired Phonics Activities, {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Cat in the Hat Sensory Bin, How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Care of Books, Favorite Montessori-Friendly Books for a 2 Year Old, Spring Book Lists for Preschool and Elementary Kids: Garden Adventures Around the World, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, The Best Ant Books for Kids, Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety, The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers, The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing, The Best Children’s Books about Manners for Preschoolers, Encourage Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, The Best Bee Books for Kids, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, The Best Alligator and Crocodile Books for Kids, My Children’s Favorite Books from Childhood, Our Favorite Picture Book about Inclusion and Friendship, Positive Messages We All Need from Pete the Cat, The Best Moon Books for Kids, The Best Nest Books for Kids, The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, The Best Ladybug Books for Kids, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, The Best Growth Mindset Books for Kids, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books},The Best Peace Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, The Best Heart Books for Kids {Human Heart, Love, and Valentine’s Day Books}, The Best Bird Books for Kids, The Best Cleaning and Tidying Books for Kids, The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, The Best Ocean Books for Kids, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, The Best Apple Books for Kids, The Best Farm Books for Kids, The Best Gratitude Books for Kids, The Best Months and Seasons Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, The Best Winter Books for Kids, Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Favorite Books for a Fossil Theme, Favorite Books for a Snake Theme, Favorite Books for a Weird Insect Theme, Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, Favorite Books for a Nocturnal Animal Theme, Favorite Books for an Emotions and Feelings Theme, Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Favorite Books for a Germ Theme, Favorite Books for a Birthday Theme, Favorite Books for a Butterfly Theme, Favorite Books for an Amphibian Theme, Favorite Books for a Reptile Theme, Favorite Books for a Fish Theme, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Favorite Books for a Mammal Theme, Favorite Books for a Construction Theme, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Favorite Books for an Ice Skating Theme, Favorite Books for a New Baby Theme, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Literature-Based Activities Pinterest Board
- National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – Discussing Difficult Topics with Kids: What’s Worked for Me
- National Soyfoods Month
- Stress Awareness Month – Montessori-Inspired Peace Education Activities, How to Prepare a Peace Corner, Friendship Flower Activities, Montessori-Inspired Friendship Activities, Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}, Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}, How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Turns and Work Together, The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing, How to Prepare a Montessori Peace Tray, Montessori Services Peace Activities and Resources Review, Equality and Peace Resources for Parents and Teachers, The Silence Game {Montessori Activity to Develop Self Discipline}, Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Best Nelson Mandela Quotes, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, What Is Mindfulness? (And How We can All Benefit from It), Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids, Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources, Free Peace Printables and Montessori-Inspired Peace Activities, The Ultimate List of Free Meditation Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Ultimate List of Free Yoga Pose Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, “Education Is the Best Weapon for Peace” Montessori Word Art Freebie, The Best Peace Books for Kids, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, Free Peace Songs and Educational Videos, Free Peace Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Peace Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Education Week Free Peace Lesson, Free Relaxing Ocean Images, Sounds, and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Let’s Sing Peace Around the World at School and at Home, How to Make a 100 Hearts Sensory Bottle (100 Hearts Calming Bottle), Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Finding Balance Pinterest Board (for Parents), Stress-Free Kids Pinterest Board, Free Mindfulness Resources from Calm, Animal-Inspired Mindfulness Affirmation Cards and Booklet in Manuscript and Cursive, Free Calming Printables and Montessori-Inspired Calming Activities, Free Yoga Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Calming Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)), Free Guided Frozen and Winter Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources, Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}, Free Friendship Songs and Montessori-Inspired Friendship Activities, Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}, Free Friendship Printables and Montessori-Inspired Friendship Activities, Free H for Help Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, I Can Make Silence Poster or Card Pack, Kids’ Peace and Mindfulness Activities Pinterest Board
- World Habitat Awareness Month
- National Youth Sports Safety Month
April 2024 Calendar from iMom
April Dates that Can Be Used for April Themed Activities
Calendar observances are great for mini units or even units that might last the whole month.
- Evening of March 10 – Evening of April 9, 2024: Ramadan (Ramadan cycles through all the months and changes dates every year) – Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
- April 1: April Fools Day – April Fools’ Day Pinterest Board
- April 1: International Fun at Work Day
- April 1: One Cent Day
- April 2: Autism Acceptance Day – Montessori-Inspired Special Needs Support, The Loving Parents of Children with Special Needs – Everyday Superheroes, Special Needs Resources for Parents and Teachers, Special Needs Pinterest Board
- April 2: Author Hans Christian Anderson Born, 1805 (For a thorough children’s author birthday calendar, see the right sidebar of Happy Birthday Author)
- April 2: International Children’s Book Day – How to Help Your Child Treasure Books, Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students, Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, Simple Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Library, Montessori-Inspired Activities for the Tortoise and the Hare, Goodnight Moon Resources and Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Free Mitten Printables and Montessori-Inspired Mitten Activities, Montessori-Inspired Brown Bear, Brown Bear Activities, Using Children’s Books to Raise Awareness about Hunger, Montessori Book Baskets for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, 50+ Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, 30+ Dr. Seuss Inspired Phonics Activities, {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Cat in the Hat Sensory Bin, How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Care of Books, Favorite Montessori-Friendly Books for a 2 Year Old, Spring Book Lists for Preschool and Elementary Kids: Garden Adventures Around the World, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, The Best Ant Books for Kids, Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety, The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers, The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing, The Best Children’s Books about Manners for Preschoolers, Encourage Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, The Best Bee Books for Kids, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, The Best Alligator and Crocodile Books for Kids, My Children’s Favorite Books from Childhood, Our Favorite Picture Book about Inclusion and Friendship, Positive Messages We All Need from Pete the Cat, The Best Moon Books for Kids, The Best Nest Books for Kids, The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, The Best Ladybug Books for Kids, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, The Best Growth Mindset Books for Kids, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books},The Best Peace Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, The Best Heart Books for Kids {Human Heart, Love, and Valentine’s Day Books}, The Best Bird Books for Kids, The Best Cleaning and Tidying Books for Kids, The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, The Best Ocean Books for Kids, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, The Best Apple Books for Kids, The Best Farm Books for Kids, The Best Gratitude Books for Kids, The Best Months and Seasons Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, The Best Winter Books for Kids, Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Favorite Books for a Fossil Theme, Favorite Books for a Snake Theme, Favorite Books for a Weird Insect Theme, Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, Favorite Books for a Nocturnal Animal Theme, Favorite Books for an Emotions and Feelings Theme, Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Favorite Books for a Germ Theme, Favorite Books for a Birthday Theme, Favorite Books for a Butterfly Theme, Favorite Books for an Amphibian Theme, Favorite Books for a Reptile Theme, Favorite Books for a Fish Theme, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Favorite Books for a Mammal Theme, Favorite Books for a Construction Theme, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Favorite Books for an Ice Skating Theme, Favorite Books for a New Baby Theme, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Literature-Based Activities Pinterest Board
- April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
- April 2: Reconciliation Day
- April 3: First Documented Ice Cream Sundae Made, 1892
- April 3: Find a Rainbow Day – Montessori-Inspired Rainbow Activities, Montessori Color Mixing Activities – Rainbows of Color, Water-Bead Sensory Bottles for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, Easter Egg Rainbow Practical Life and Sensorial Activity, Montessori-Inspired Rainbow Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}, Free Rainbow Printables and Montessori-Inspired Rainbow Activities, Montessori-Inspired Mess-Free Finger Painting and Color Mixing, Free Eat-a-Rainbow Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities, Free Fruit Rainbow Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Free Eat-a-Rainbow Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Colors and Diversity Printables and Montessori-Inspired Colors and Diversity Activities, Rainbow Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 3: Jane Goodall Born, 1934 – Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}, Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Endangered Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Endangered Animal Activities, Free Endangered Animals Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Endangered Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Women in Science Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Women and Girls in Science: Free Songs and Educational Videos
- April 3: Tweed Day
- April 3: Pony Express established, 1860
- April 4: First U.S. flag approved, 1818
- April 4: Walk Around Things Day
- April 4: School Librarian Day
- April 5, 2024: Kids’ Yoga Day (Typically, the 1st Friday in April) – Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids, The Ultimate List of Free Meditation Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Ultimate List of Free Yoga Post Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, Free Relaxing Ocean Images, Sounds, and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, How to Make a 100 Hearts Sensory Bottle (100 Hearts Calming Bottle), Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Mindfulness Resources from Calm, Animal-Inspired Mindfulness Affirmation Cards and Booklet in Manuscript and Cursive, Free Calming Printables and Montessori-Inspired Calming Activities, Free Yoga Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Calming Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Guided Frozen and Winter Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources, I Can Make Silence Poster or Card Pack, Kids’ Peace and Mindfulness Activities Pinterest Board
- April 5, 2024: National Walk to Work Day (1st Friday in April)
- April 5: National Read a Road Map Day – DIY Cosmic Nesting Boxes, Map Towers, and “Me on the Map” Activities, Continent Map Work, Montessori-Inspired Compass Rose Activities and Outdoor Compass Walks, Free Me on the Map Printables and Montessori-Inspired Me on the Map Activities, Free Globe Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Continent and Ocean Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Globe and Map Songs and Educational Videos {Me on the Map Resources}, Free Globe and Map Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
- April 5: Educator Booker T. Washington Born, 1856
- April 5: International Day of Calm (#CalmDay) – Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids, The Ultimate List of Free Meditation Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Ultimate List of Free Yoga Post Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, Free Relaxing Ocean Images, Sounds, and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, How to Make a 100 Hearts Sensory Bottle (100 Hearts Calming Bottle), Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Mindfulness Resources from Calm, Animal-Inspired Mindfulness Affirmation Cards and Booklet in Manuscript and Cursive, Free Calming Printables and Montessori-Inspired Calming Activities, Free Yoga Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Calming Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Guided Frozen and Winter Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources, Free Friendship Songs and Montessori-Inspired Friendship Activities, Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}, Free Friendship Printables and Montessori-Inspired Friendship Activities, Free H for Help Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, I Can Make Silence Poster or Card Pack, Kids’ Peace and Mindfulness Activities Pinterest Board
- April 6: North Pole Discovered, 1898 – Montessori-Inspired Arctic and Antarctic Unit, Montessori-Inspired Toddler Geography Activities with Baby Beluga, Free Arctic Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Arctic Animal Activities, Free Polar Bear Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Arctic Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Simple Arctic Sensory Bin with Vocabulary or Grammar Activity, Simple Arctic vs. Antarctic Cut-and-Paste Activity {Free Printables}, Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos, Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos, Free Inuit Printables and Montessori-Inspired Inuit Activities, Free Igloo Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Inuit Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Winter Activities Printables for Preschool Through Elementary from Every Star Is Different, Kids’ Winter Activities Pinterest Board
- April 6: U.S. entered World War I, 1917
- April 6-12, 2024: Week of the Young Child
- April 7: No Housework Day
- April 7: World Health Day, established 1948
- April 7-13, 2024: National Library Week (usually the 2nd Full Week in April) – How to Help Your Child Treasure Books, Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students, Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, Simple Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Library, Montessori-Inspired Activities for the Tortoise and the Hare, Goodnight Moon Resources and Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Free Mitten Printables and Montessori-Inspired Mitten Activities, Montessori-Inspired Brown Bear, Brown Bear Activities, Using Children’s Books to Raise Awareness about Hunger, Montessori Book Baskets for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, 50+ Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, 30+ Dr. Seuss Inspired Phonics Activities, {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Cat in the Hat Sensory Bin, How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Care of Books, Favorite Montessori-Friendly Books for a 2 Year Old, Spring Book Lists for Preschool and Elementary Kids: Garden Adventures Around the World, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, The Best Ant Books for Kids, Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety, The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers, The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing, The Best Children’s Books about Manners for Preschoolers, Encourage Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, The Best Bee Books for Kids, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, The Best Alligator and Crocodile Books for Kids, My Children’s Favorite Books from Childhood, Our Favorite Picture Book about Inclusion and Friendship, Positive Messages We All Need from Pete the Cat, The Best Moon Books for Kids, The Best Nest Books for Kids, The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, The Best Ladybug Books for Kids, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, The Best Growth Mindset Books for Kids, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books},The Best Peace Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, The Best Heart Books for Kids {Human Heart, Love, and Valentine’s Day Books}, The Best Bird Books for Kids, The Best Cleaning and Tidying Books for Kids, The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, The Best Ocean Books for Kids, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, The Best Apple Books for Kids, The Best Farm Books for Kids, The Best Gratitude Books for Kids, The Best Months and Seasons Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, The Best Winter Books for Kids, Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Favorite Books for a Fossil Theme, Favorite Books for a Snake Theme, Favorite Books for a Weird Insect Theme, Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, Favorite Books for a Nocturnal Animal Theme, Favorite Books for an Emotions and Feelings Theme, Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Favorite Books for a Germ Theme, Favorite Books for a Birthday Theme, Favorite Books for a Butterfly Theme, Favorite Books for an Amphibian Theme, Favorite Books for a Reptile Theme, Favorite Books for a Fish Theme, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Favorite Books for a Mammal Theme, Favorite Books for a Construction Theme, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Favorite Books for an Ice Skating Theme, Favorite Books for a New Baby Theme, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Literature-Based Activities Pinterest Board
- April 8, 2024 – Solar Eclipse – See the Living Montessori Now Facebook page for lots of resources and free printables.
- April 8: Zoo Lovers Day – Montessori-Inspired Zoo Animal Unit, Montessori-Inspired Zoo Animal Unit(2012), Farm, Zoo, & Ocean Animal Sensory Bottles for Babies and Toddlers, Using the Montessori 3-Period Lesson to Teach Vocabulary to a Toddler, Montessori-Inspired Toddler Vocabulary with Animals and Silhouettes, Free Zoo Printables and Montessori-Inspired Zoo Activities, Easy-to-Prepare Animals of the Continents Activity, Free Zoo Animal Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Zoo Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Simple African Animal and Continent Map Cut-and-Paste Activity {Free Printables}, Extending Montessori Animals of the Continents Work, Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}, Montessori Vertebrate Resources for Preschool Through Elementary, Zoo Animal Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 8: All Is Ours Day
- April 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day – Montessori-Inspired Life Cycle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Arctic and Antarctic Unit {Hundreds of Resources}, Montessori-Inspired Continent Activities – Penguins of Antarctica, Montessori-Inspired Multi-Level Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Printables and Montessori-Inspired Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Penguin Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Simple Arctic vs. Antarctic Cut-and-Paste Activity {Free Printables}, Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos, Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos, Easy and Fun Antarctic Sensory Bin for Winter or Summer, Free Owl Printables and Montessori-Inspired Owl Activities, Montessori-Inspired Owl Unit with Free Printables and Activities, Great Horned Owl Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Montessori Nature Tray with Owl-Themed Craft and Art Appreciation, Free Owl Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Free Nest Printables and Montessori-Inspired Nest Activities, Free Nest Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Nature Tray with Bird-Themed Nest Building and Art Appreciation, Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time, The Best Nest Books for Kids, Free Nest Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Fun with Easter Eggs and Oviparous Animals, Free Duckling Printables and Montessori-Inspired Duckling Activities, Free Make Way for Ducklings Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, Fun 100 Board Extension – Count 100 Ducks {Free Printable}, Free Duckling Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Backyard Bird Printables and Montessori-Inspired Backyard Bird Activities, The Best Bird Books for Kids, Free Warbler and Yellow Warbler Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Phonics Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Bird Unit {Hundreds of Resources}, Free Backyard Bird Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), How to Discover the Joy of Birdwatching with Kids, Free Backyard Bird Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Oviparous Animal Activities, Free Oviparous Animal Songs and Educational Videos, Free Egg Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Penguin Game, Puzzle, and Editable Tracing Pack in Print or Cursive, Free Bird Printables and Montessori-Inspired Bird Activities, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Free Bird Songs and Educational Videos, Free Birds Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Bird Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 9: Name Yourself Day
- April 9: Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant, 1865
- April 9: Winston Churchill Day
- April 9-17, 2024: Chaitra Navratri
- April 10, 2024 in the U.S.: Eid al-Fitr (varies in different parts of the world) – Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
- April 10: Golfer’s Day – Montessori-Inspired Fun with Golf Balls and Ping Pong Balls, Activities with Marbles and Golf Tees from Montessori at Home!, Patriotic Golf Tee Practical Life and Math Activity, Awesome DIY Water Table with Red, White, and Blue Activities, Free Summer Playdough Math Pack (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Playdough Math Activities for Summer {Free Printables}, Free Golf Printables and Montessori-Inspired Golf Activities, Free Golfer Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Golf Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), DIY Phonics Water Table with Golf Ball Movable Alphabet, How to Teach Your Kids Manners and Good Character through Golf, Sports Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 10: Encourage a Young Writer Day
- April 10: National Farm Animals Day – Montessori-Inspired Corn Unit, Safari Ltd. Farm TOOBS and Keys, Free Farm Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities Using Farm Replicas and Printables, 40+ Farm Sensory Tubs, Inexpensive, Simple-to-Prepare Montessori Grammar Farm, Montessori-Inspired Farm Animal Matching/Vocabulary for Babies and Toddlers, Farm, Zoo, & Ocean Animal Sensory Bottles for Babies and Toddlers, Montessori-Inspired Horse Unit, Story Stones – Farm Animal Families Treasure Basket, Free Lamb Printables and Montessori-Inspired Lamb Activities, Free Lamb Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Lamb Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Farm Unit {Hundreds of Resources}, The Montessori Grammar Farm for Learning Grammar the Hands-on, Fun Way, Free Duckling Printables and Montessori-Inspired Duckling Activities, Free Make Way for Ducklings Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, Fun 100 Board Extension – Count 100 Ducks {Free Printable}, Free Duckling Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Farm Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Farm Unit, Free Farm Songs and Educational Videos for Kids, Free Farm Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Farm Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Farm Books for Kids, Free Oviparous Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Oviparous Animal Activities, Free Oviparous Animal Songs and Educational Videos, Free Egg Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Farm Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 10: National Siblings Day – How to Help Each of Your Children Feel Special, Preventing Choking in Babies and Toddlers with Older Siblings, Top 5 Ways to Reduce Sibling Rivalry, How to Prepare Montessori Homeschool Spaces for Babies through First Graders, How to Prepare a Montessori Space in Your Living Room for Toddlers Through Early Elementary
- April 10: U.S. Patent System Established, 1790
- April 11: National Pet Day – Montessori Care of Pets, Montessori-Inspired Pet Activities, Talking with Children about Death: Creating an “I Remember” Book, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, Pets Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 11: President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act, 1964
- April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
- April 13: 3rd President Thomas Jefferson born, 1743
- April 14:Webster’s Dictionary Published, 1828
- April 14: Look up at the Sky Day – Montessori-Inspired Cloud Unit, Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Activities, Montessori-Inspired Moon Unit, Montessori-Inspired Solar System Activities, Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Units, Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Montessori-Inspired Phases-of-the-Moon Playdough Tray, Free Moon Printables and Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities, Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}, Free Moon Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Moon Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Moon Books for Kids, Free Star and Constellation Printables and Montessori-Inspired Constellation Activities, Fun Montessori Hundred Board Extension – Count 100 Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, The Ultimate Star and Constellation Unit, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, Free Constellations Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Create a Glow-in-the-Dark Constellation with Dictation or Writing Tray, Free Constellation Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Astronomy Cards from KHT Montessori, Free Solar System Printables and Montessori-Inspired Solar System Activities, Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos, Free Y for Year Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books}, Free Solar System Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Work with Scale Distances of Planets from the Sun, Montessori Astronomy Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, Astronomy Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day
- April 14: National Pecan Day
- April 14: Reach as High as You Can Day
- April 15, 2024 : Patriot’s Day (3rd Monday in April)
- April 15: Titanic Remembrance Day (Titanic Struck an iceberg shortly before midnight on April 14. It sank at 2:20 AM on April 15.)
- April 15: Income Tax Day
- April 15: Rubber Eraser Day
- April 15: Artist/Inventor Leonardo Da Vinci born, 1452 – Montessori-Inspired Art Appreciation, Art Appreciation and Creation for Kids, Art Appreciation Activities from Montessori By Mom, Art Postcards: Montessori Art Appreciation for a Variety of Ages, Free Art Appreciation Resources for a Mystery of Easter Tray, Kids’ Art Appreciation Pinterest Board4
- April 16: National Librarian Day
- April 16: Aviator Wilbur Wright Born, 1867 – Spielgaben STEM Challenge: Build and Fly a Magnetic Airplane, Montessori Resources for Land, Air, and Water Transportation Activities, The Ultimate Montessori-Inspired Transportation Unit, Fun with Montessori-Inspired World Travel Activities and Games, Free Travel Printables and Montessori-Inspired Travel Activities, Free Jet Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, Transportation Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 17: Blah, Blah, Blah Day
- April 18, 2024: National High Five Day (3rd Thursday in April)
- April 18: Paul Revere’s Famous Ride, 1775
- April 18: Great San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 – Free Volcano & Earthquake Printables and Montessori-Inspired Volcano & Earthquake Activities, Free Volcano and Earthquake Songs and Educational Videos, Free Disaster Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- April 18: International Juggler’s Day
- April 19: Humorous Day
- April 19: Revolutionary War began, 1775
- April 20: Scientists Marie & Pierre Curie isolate radium, 1902
- April 20: Volunteer Recognition Day
- April 21, 2023 in the U.S.: Eid al-Fitr (varies in different parts of the world) – Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
- April 22: Earth Day, Established 1970- Free 3-Part Recycle Cards, Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Earth Day Every Day, More Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities, Montessori-Inspired Lorax Activities, Free Earth Day Printables and Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Activities, Montessori-Inspired Arbor Day Activities, Free Recycling Printables and Montessori-Inspired Recycling Activities, Free Recycling Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Recycling Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}, Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Tree Activities, Free Endangered Animal Songs and Educational Videos {Save the Animals}, Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Unit, Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Phonics Download), Free Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Endangered Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Endangered Animal Activities, Free Endangered Animals Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Endangered Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Earth Day Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Kids’ Earth Day Every Day Pinterest Board
- April 22: National Jelly Bean Day
- April 22-30, 2024: Passover (Pesach)
- April 23: Home Run Day (Hank Aaron hits his first home run, 1954) – Montessori-Inspired Activities for Casey at the Bat
- April 23: William Shakespeare Born, 1564 – National Talk Like Shakespeare Day
- April 23: World Laboratory Day
- April 25, 2024: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (usually the 4th Thursday of April)- Free Police Printables and Montessori-Inspired Police Activities, Community Helpers Activity Trays and Sensory Tubs, Free Fire Safety Printables and Montessori-Inspired Fire Safety Activities, Free Ambulance Printables and Montessori-Inspired Ambulance Activities, Montessori-Friendly Community Helper Resources, Montessori-Inspired Activities with Community Helper Figures and Free Printables, “Look for the Helpers” Mister Rogers Word Art Freebie, Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}, Free Emergency Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}, Free Water Safety Songs for Kids, Montessori-Inspired Fire Safety Unit with Free Printables and Activities, Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, Free Fire Truck Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Firefighter Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), How to Teach Children Fire Safety in a Non-Scary Way, Free Medical Worker Printables and Montessori-Inspired Medical Worker Activities, Free Doctor and Nurse Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Medical Worker Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Non-Scary Montessori Fire Safety Resources for Preschool Through Elementary, Free Construction Vehicle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Vehicle Activities, Free Construction Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Activities, Free Construction Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Construction Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Songs About Getting a Shot {Kids’ Vaccination resources}, Free Dental Health Printables and Montessori-Inspired Dental Health Activities, Free Dentist Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Dental Health Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Construction Printables for Preschool Through Early Elementary, Roadwork: Road Construction Printable Pack for Hands-on Fun and Learning, Free Road Construction Printables and Montessori-Inspired Road Construction Activities, Free Labor Day Songs and Educational Videos, Free Detective Printables and Montessori-Inspired Detective Activities, Free Women in Science Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Women and Girls in Science: Free Songs and Educational Videos Community Helpers Pinterest Board
- April 25: Hubble Telescope launched, 1990
- April 25: World Penguin Day – Montessori-Inspired Arctic and Antarctic Unit, Montessori-Inspired Continent Activities – Penguins of Antarctica, Montessori-Inspired Multi-Level Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Printables and Montessori-Inspired Penguin Activities, Free Penguin Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Penguin Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Simple Arctic vs. Antarctic Cut-and-Paste Activity {Free Printables}, Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos, Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos, Easy and Fun Antarctic Sensory Bin for Winter or Summer, Montessori Winter Activities Printables for Preschool Through Elementary from Every Star Is Different, Penguin Game, Puzzle, and Editable Tracing Pack in Print or Cursive, Bird Unit Study Pinterest Board, Kids’ Winter Activities Pinterest Board, Antarctica Educational Resources Pinterest Board
- April 26, 2024: National Arbor Day (Last Friday in April) – Montessori-Inspired Arbor Day Activities, The Ultimate Guide to Montessori-Inspired Leaf Resources and Activities, Free Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Tree Activities, How to Make a Tree Book Featuring Real Parts of a Tree, Free Seasons of an Apple Tree Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}, Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Tree Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Evergreen Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Evergreen Tree Activities, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Free Evergreen Tree Songs and Educational Videos
- April 26: John James Audubon Born, 1785 – Montessori-Inspired Bird Unit, Montessori-Inspired Life Cycle Activities, Free Owl Printables and Montessori-Inspired Owl Activities, Montessori-Inspired Owl Unit with Free Printables and Activities, Great Horned Owl Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Montessori Nature Tray with Owl-Themed Craft and Art Appreciation, Free Owl Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Free Nest Printables and Montessori-Inspired Nest Activities, Free Nest Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Nature Tray with Bird-Themed Nest Building and Art Appreciation, Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and Rhymes for Circle Time, The Best Nest Books for Kids, Free Nest Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Fun with Easter Eggs and Oviparous Animals, Free Duckling Printables and Montessori-Inspired Duckling Activities, Free Make Way for Ducklings Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, Fun 100 Board Extension – Count 100 Ducks {Free Printable}, Free Duckling Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Backyard Bird Printables and Montessori-Inspired Backyard Bird Activities, The Best Bird Books for Kids, Free Warbler and Yellow Warbler Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Phonics Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Bird Unit {Hundreds of Resources}, Free Backyard Bird Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), How to Discover the Joy of Birdwatching with Kids, Free Backyard Bird Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Oviparous Animal Activities, Free Oviparous Animal Songs and Educational Videos, Free Egg Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Oviparous Animal Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download, Penguin Game, Puzzle, and Editable Tracing Pack in Print or Cursive, Free Bird Printables and Montessori-Inspired Bird Activities, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Free Bird Songs and Educational Videos, Free Birds Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Bird Unit Study Pinterest Board
- April 26: National Pretzel Day
- April 26: Richter Scale Day (Seismologist Charles Richter born, 1900)
- April 27: Tell a Story Day
- April 28: International Pay It Forward Day (See more information about Pay It Forward Day here.) – Montessori-Inspired 100 Acts of Kindness Project, Simple Ways to Make a Difference in the World, Family Fun with 100 Acts of Kindness and Operation Beautiful, Including a Toddler in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, Using Montessori Principles in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, Teaching Kids to Be Kind, The Ultimate Guide to Having Kind Kids This Christmas, Focusing on Toddler Manners in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge, Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}, Completing 100 Acts of Kindness (Toddler Manners Challenge) and Starting 100+ Acts of Kindness, The Ultimate Guide to Kindness Elves, Encouraging 100 Acts of Kindness with the Kindness Elves, Introducing the Kind Words Challenge with the Kindness Elves, Fun with Kindness Elves, 100 Acts of Kindness, and the Kind Words Challenge, Encouraging Kindness with Gardening Activities and the Kindness Elves, Encouraging Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, How to Do a Simple Version of Camp Kindness, Ways to Be Kind to Humankind for Kids and Adults, How to Help Your Kids Get the Most out of the Wonder Movie, Teaching about Hunger and Poverty through a Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Project for Children and Adults of All Ages {100 Acts of Kindness}, 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Big Sisters and Big Brothers, Free Inspirational Kindness Videos for a Variety of Ages, How to Add Kind Words from Books to the Kind Words Challenge, How I Prepared a Simple Kindness Elves Activity for Giving Tuesday (or Any Time), The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, a Baby, and a Toddler Join Our Food and Toy Drive, Family 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Babies and Older Children, The Kindness Elves and Pete the Cat Join Our 5th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Family and Neighborhood 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge for Toddlers on Up, How to Make a 100 Hearts Sensory Bottle (100 Hearts Calming Bottle), Our Online and Curbside Family Food and Toy Drive, How to Prepare a Book Basket That Encourages Kindness, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 7th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Free Empathy Songs and Educational Videos {Character Education Resources}, Ways to Be Kind to Humankind for Kids and Adults, Free Kindness Printables and Montessori-Inspired Kindness Activities, Free Kindness Do-a-dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Free Kindness Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 8th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Project for Children and Adults of All Ages {100 Acts of Kindness}, The Kindness Elves, Pete the Cat, and Our 9th Annual Family Food and Toy Drive, Kindness Projects Pinterest Board
- April 28: 5th President
James Monroe Born, 1758 - April 28: Great Poetry Reading Day – Montessori-Inspired Poetry Activities, Montessori-Inspired Rhyming Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Kids’ Poetry Activities Pinterest Board
- April 30: Honesty Day – Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}, Character Education Resources from Bits of Positivity, Character Education Pinterest Board
- April 30: Anniversary Louisiana Purchase completed, 1803
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April Calendar Observances with Changing Dates (Shown Above Merged with Main List)
- Evening of March 10 – Evening of April 9, 2024: Ramadan (Ramadan cycles through all the months and changes dates every year) – Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
- April 5, 2024: National Walk to Work Day (1st Friday in April)
- April 5, 2024: Kids’ Yoga Day (Typically, the 1st Friday in April) – Free Guided Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep and Relaxation {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Guided Meditations for Deep Sleep for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Teens and Adults, Free Guided Christian Meditations for Kids, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Gratitude Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, Free Mindfulness Songs for Kids, The Ultimate List of Free Meditation Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Ultimate List of Free Yoga Post Printables for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, Free Relaxing Ocean Images, Sounds, and Music for Kids and Adults {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources}, Free Guided Ocean Meditations {Mindfulness Resources for Teens and Adults}, How to Make a 100 Hearts Sensory Bottle (100 Hearts Calming Bottle), Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Mindfulness Resources from Calm, Animal-Inspired Mindfulness Affirmation Cards and Booklet in Manuscript and Cursive, Free Calming Printables and Montessori-Inspired Calming Activities, Free Yoga Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Calming Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Guided Frozen and Winter Meditations for Kids {Mindfulness Resources, I Can Make Silence Poster or Card Pack, Kids’ Peace and Mindfulness Activities Pinterest Board
- April 6-12, 2024: Week of the Young Child
- April 7-13, 2024: National Library Week (usually the 2nd Full Week in April) – How to Help Your Child Treasure Books, Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students, Montessori-Inspired Eric Carle Activities, Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, Simple Tips for Organizing Your Homeschool Library, Montessori-Inspired Activities for the Tortoise and the Hare, Goodnight Moon Resources and Activities, Montessori-Inspired Activities for Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Free Mitten Printables and Montessori-Inspired Mitten Activities, Montessori-Inspired Brown Bear, Brown Bear Activities, Using Children’s Books to Raise Awareness about Hunger, Montessori Book Baskets for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, 50+ Montessori-Inspired Dr. Seuss Activities, 30+ Dr. Seuss Inspired Phonics Activities, {Dr. Seuss Inspired} Cat in the Hat Sensory Bin, How to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers to Take Care of Books, Favorite Montessori-Friendly Books for a 2 Year Old, Spring Book Lists for Preschool and Elementary Kids: Garden Adventures Around the World, Best Children’s Books about the Death of a Pet, The Best Ant Books for Kids, Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety, The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers, The Best Children’s Books about Taking Turns and Sharing, The Best Children’s Books about Manners for Preschoolers, Encourage Kindness with the We’re All Wonders Picture Book, Encourage Kindness with the Wonder Books #ChooseKind, The Best Bee Books for Kids, Simple Literature-Based Ideas with the Pink and Green Kindness Elves, The Best Alligator and Crocodile Books for Kids, My Children’s Favorite Books from Childhood, Our Favorite Picture Book about Inclusion and Friendship, Positive Messages We All Need from Pete the Cat, The Best Moon Books for Kids, The Best Nest Books for Kids, The Best Duck and Duckling Books for Kids, The Best Ladybug Books for Kids, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, The Best Growth Mindset Books for Kids, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books},The Best Peace Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: If a Caterpillar Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Midnight Teacher: Lilly Ann Granderson and Her Secret School, The Best Mindfulness Books for Kids, The Best Heart Books for Kids {Human Heart, Love, and Valentine’s Day Books}, The Best Bird Books for Kids, The Best Cleaning and Tidying Books for Kids, The Best Transportation and Travel Books for Kids, The Best Ocean Books for Kids, Does Your Preschooler Have This Fabulous Multicultural Children’s Book?, The Best Apple Books for Kids, The Best Farm Books for Kids, The Best Gratitude Books for Kids, The Best Months and Seasons Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: B Is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings, The Best Winter Books for Kids, Favorite Black History Books for Kids, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: 10 Gulab Jamuns: Counting with an Indian Sweet Treat, The Best Earth Day Every Day Books for Kids, Favorite Books for a Fossil Theme, Favorite Books for a Snake Theme, Favorite Books for a Weird Insect Theme, Favorite Books for a Friendship Theme, Favorite Books for a Nocturnal Animal Theme, Favorite Books for an Emotions and Feelings Theme, Favorite Books for a Kindness Theme, Favorite Books for a Snowy Day Theme, Multicultural Children’s Book Day Review: Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess – A Little Magic, Favorite Books for a Germ Theme, Favorite Books for a Birthday Theme, Favorite Books for a Butterfly Theme, Favorite Books for an Amphibian Theme, Favorite Books for a Reptile Theme, Favorite Books for a Fish Theme, Favorite Books for a Bird Theme, Favorite Books for a Mammal Theme, Favorite Books for a Construction Theme, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Favorite Books for an Ice Skating Theme, Favorite Books for a New Baby Theme, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Literature-Based Activities Pinterest Board
- April 9-17, 2024: Chaitra Navratri
- April 10, 2024 in the U.S.: Eid al-Fitr (varies in different parts of the world) – Promote Peace with Montessori Holidays Around the World Resources
- April 15, 2024 : Patriot’s Day (3rd Monday in April)
- April 18, 2024: National High Five Day (3rd Thursday in April)
- April 22-30, 2024: Passover (Pesach)
- April 25, 2024: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (usually the 4th Thursday of April)- Free Police Printables and Montessori-Inspired Police Activities, Community Helpers Activity Trays and Sensory Tubs, Free Fire Safety Printables and Montessori-Inspired Fire Safety Activities, Free Ambulance Printables and Montessori-Inspired Ambulance Activities, Montessori-Friendly Community Helper Resources, Montessori-Inspired Activities with Community Helper Figures and Free Printables, “Look for the Helpers” Mister Rogers Word Art Freebie, Free 9-1-1 Songs for Kids {Non-Scary Emergency Preparedness}, Free Emergency Preparedness Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}, Free Water Safety Songs for Kids, Montessori-Inspired Fire Safety Unit with Free Printables and Activities, Free Fire Safety Songs and Educational Videos, The Best Fire Safety Books for Kids, Free Fire Truck Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Firefighter Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), How to Teach Children Fire Safety in a Non-Scary Way, Free Medical Worker Printables and Montessori-Inspired Medical Worker Activities, Free Doctor and Nurse Do-a-Dot Printables (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Medical Worker Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Non-Scary Montessori Fire Safety Resources for Preschool Through Elementary, Free Construction Vehicle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Vehicle Activities, Free Construction Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Activities, Free Construction Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Construction Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time, Free Songs About Getting a Shot {Kids’ Vaccination resources}, Free Dental Health Printables and Montessori-Inspired Dental Health Activities, Free Dentist Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Dental Health Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori-Inspired Construction Printables for Preschool Through Early Elementary, Roadwork: Road Construction Printable Pack for Hands-on Fun and Learning, Free Road Construction Printables and Montessori-Inspired Road Construction Activities, Free Labor Day Songs and Educational Videos, Free Detective Printables and Montessori-Inspired Detective Activities, Free Women in Science Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities, Favorite Books for a Women in Science Theme, Women and Girls in Science: Free Songs and Educational Videos Community Helpers Pinterest Board
- April 26, 2024: National Arbor Day (Last Friday in April) – Montessori-Inspired Arbor Day Activities, The Ultimate Guide to Montessori-Inspired Leaf Resources and Activities, Free Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Tree Activities, How to Make a Tree Book Featuring Real Parts of a Tree, Free Seasons of an Apple Tree Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Tree Songs and Educational Videos {Learn about Trees, Apple Trees, and Seasons}, Thank You for Planet Earth (or Thank You, Planet Earth) Mindfulness Cards and Booklet, Free Tree Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Evergreen Tree Printables and Montessori-Inspired Evergreen Tree Activities, Favorite Books for an Evergreen Tree Theme, Free Evergreen Tree Songs and Educational Videos
- May 6-10, 2024: Screen-Free Week (in May some years) Montessori-Inspired Screen-Free Activities
- May 18, October 12, 2024 : Astronomy Day (Celebrated twice a year – spring celebration in April or May) – Astronaut Unit, Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Activities, Montessori-Inspired Moon Unit, Montessori-Inspired Solar System Activities, Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Units, Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Montessori-Inspired Phases-of-the-Moon Playdough Tray, Free Moon Printables and Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities, Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}, Free Moon Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Moon Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Moon Books for Kids, Free Star and Constellation Printables and Montessori-Inspired Constellation Activities, Fun Montessori Hundred Board Extension – Count 100 Glow-in-the-Dark Stars, The Ultimate Star and Constellation Unit, The Best Star and Constellation Books for Kids, Free Constellations Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Create a Glow-in-the-Dark Constellation with Dictation or Writing Tray, Free Constellation Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Free Astronomy Cards from KHT Montessori, Free Solar System Printables and Montessori-Inspired Solar System Activities, Free Solar System Songs and Educational Videos, Free Y for Year Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), The Best Space Books for Kids {Featuring Solar System Books}, Free Solar System Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Montessori Work with Scale Distances of Planets from the Sun, Montessori Astronomy Printables for Preschool Through Elementary, Free Sun Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download), Building a LEGO Mars Rover Plus Montessori Space Exploration Resources, Astronomy Unit Study Pinterest Board
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Great list and post! Thanks for all the ideas. I’m pinning this one to my spring Pinterest board.
Thanks so much, Eddie! I really appreciate your pinning my post! 🙂
Deb, loving your list. Thanks for all the info..helps me plan my month out! 8) Happy Easter!
Thanks, Melissa! I’m so glad it’s helpful for you! 🙂
I never knew there were so many different things going on in April! What a list to choose from!
Thanks, OneMommy! It really is amazing to see all the possibilities for the month, isn’t it?! 🙂
Wow! I had no idea there were so many things going on in April…. will be great inspiration for more themes in OMazing Kids 🙂
Thanks, Angela! I love your themed activities … I’ll look forward to seeing your future themes! 🙂
Oh no! I missed no housework day! Will mark it in my diary for next year!
What an incredible list and range of resources! You are always my go to! We are so excited to see some Spring weather happening here and can’t wait to get out in the Gardens 🙂 Thank you!!
What an amazing resource!
Really amazing!!! So much information! Never experienced anything like this before! We have in April, one of the main holidays for which we are preparing!!! I would like to share with you, this Easter egg pattern coloring page, https://wunderkiddy.com/coloring/easter-egg, might be interesting to look at. Suitable for different ages and has a detailed description!!!
Wow! What a treasure trove of ideas and resources. Thanks so much for the post!
Wow really great set of ideas for April. . Great way to them kids activities.. incredible list and range of resources..nice for sharing this ideas.
Wow, so many resources! Thanks for sharing – I’ve pinned this.
Wow! So many ideas to check out! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been coming to your Observances page for a few years. Your activities are great for planning and I always have ample ideas to choose from. It’s been a blessing! Thank you:).