 April is National Poetry Month. Check out these sites to create your own poems:
The Poetry Zone
Giggle Poetry
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 April is also National Humor Month.
Check out these sites for some good laughs!
Yahoo Kids Jokes
Kids Jokes
Knock Knock Jokes
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April 2 is the birthdate of Hans Christian Anderson. Since 1967 it has also been celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
Look for these Hans Christian Anderson fairy tales at your school or public library:
The Ugly Duckling
Thumbelina
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
The Princess and the Pea
The Emperor's New Clothes
The Little Mermaid
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 April is Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Month. Visit the ASPCA Kids website.
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This year the Christian holiday of  Easter will be celebrated on April 8.
Visit the DLTK website for lots of fun Easter activities.
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Do you like books about horses? Check out books by Marguerite Henry at your school or public library.
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 Can you do it? The week of April 30- May 6 is TV Turn-off Week.
Be sure to have a supply of good books handy! |
 Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Repair
April 22 is Earth Day.
Check out Planet Pals.com for lots of fun activities.
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 April 29 is Arbor Day.
Classroom activities from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Crafts and activities from DTLK
More fun games and activities can be found at Carly's Kids Corner.
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April 1 is April Fool's Day