Brighter days, sunshine, flowers and picnics outdoors! April is a fantastic time of year, Spring is here and fun days are up ahead in half term! Here at CJ’s education Services we love celebrating the little things, here are 5 of our favourite days to celebrate in April.
1st April April Fools Day
Dating back to 1700, English pranksters began celebrating the annual tradition of April Fools Day then known as All Fools’ Day. Today, it’s widely celebrated globally. Laughter is life’s greatest medicine and is the perfect antidote in current times. April Fools Day is a great time to get pranking and lighten the mood. Of course, please be mindful of who you’re pranking and make sure it’s appropriate.
Here are three prank ideas!
Remote Prank: Simply place a sticker or piece of tape over the remote control sensor. See who guesses the prank first?
Bubble Wrap Prank: Place bubble wrap under a rug in the house and wait for the surprise!
Unfamiliar Faces: Print out pictures of famous faces and replace the photographs in your house with them. Who will notice first?
April 2nd International Children’s Book Day
In 1967, on Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday, International Children’s Book Day was born! Famous for such classics as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen and Thumbelina, he is a much-loved author worldwide. To celebrate this day, grab your favourite book and enjoy an hour of reading. Or you could have a go at creating your own children’s story.
First, pick a theme for example:
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Fairy Tale
Pick some things you love for example:
- Superheroes
- Dinosaurs
- Time travel
- Gaming
- Football
Heroes/Heroines for example:
- Commando Joe the super cool commando with super strength
- Commando Jane the super smart girl with teleportation superpowers
Settings for example:
- The amazon rainforest
- The brink of the ice age
- Antarctica
- Your house
Themes for example:
- Good vs evil
- The courage to be yourself
- Teamwork conquers all
- Resilience is key to success
Now use the above prompts to help get a framework in place!
4th April Easter
Easter is usually the time for family holidays but things are quite different at the moment. But, there are still lots of things you can do at home! Take a look at our Easter craft blog here for some inspiration.
We hope you all enjoy the break and have some fun outdoors as brighter days are here!
21st April National Tea Day
Everyone loves a good cuppa! This year National Tea Day has partnered with Mind, to help bring people together over a cup of tea (via zoom for now). Together they are raising awareness around the benefits of sharing a cup of tea with friends or family to talk about whatever’s on your mind. Go on, pop the kettle on. Take a look here for more updates.
22nd April Earth Day
Our planet is pretty awesome but it needs some help to keep on going! That’s why each year, more than a billion people worldwide celebrate Earth Day. This year’s focus is on “Restoring our Earth” take a look here at some fantastic activities you can do.
Here are some ways you can help!
Become a Waste Warrior
Did you know, it can take up to 450 years to break down a plastic bottle in a landfill? Be mindful of things you throw away, can you reuse bottles for crafts? Can this item be recycled?
Turn off the Lights
Does that light need to be on right now? Turn it off, electricity comes from fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. Although electricity can be made from wind and solar sources, still think about how much electricity you are using.
Spread the Word
Let your friends and family know about the small ways you can make a difference. Little things go a long way!
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