April Resources

There are many opportunities for learning from April’s calendar. Here’s my list of learning resources for April related themes and special days! Some of these are from our past Aprils studies, others are resources we’ll be following as we learn this April, and the rest of the resources are recommended by other homeschooling families. Check back throughout the month as other resources will be added as they become available. And, if you have favorite April resources, let me know!

BIG List of April themes, holidays, historic and scientific anniversaries, famous birthdays, and more! https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2021/03/27/special-days-in-april/

My favorite educational calendar resources for learning every month https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2016/07/31/learning-resources-for-special-days/

April Themes Resources

Astronomy – Interactive games, videos, songs, and worksheets http://www.kidsastronomy.com/

Autism Awareness – Resources and tips for homeschooling a child on the spectrum https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschool-help/homeschooling-a-child-with-autism/

Card and Letter Writing – The basic steps for proper letter writing http://creation.com/letter-writing-right-and-proper

Confederate History – Facts, Events, Battles, and People of the American Civil War http://www.ducksters.com/history/confederation_of_the_united_states.php

Financial Literacy – Teaching ideas, tips, and fun http://www.themint.org/

Frogs – Learning Project and Resources http://www.franw.com/2014/07/frog-research-project.html

Garden – Big List of Ideas and Resources http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/homeschool-in-the-garden-a-big-list-of-ideas-and-resources/

Kites – Fun Facts – http://www.kitekids.co.uk/facts.html And, How To Build Kites Instructions – http://www.my-best-kite.com/how-to-build-kites.html

Listening Awareness – Active Listening Skills and Tips https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/active-listening.html

Pet 1st Aid – Tips for Pet Owners https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/First-Aid-Tips-for-Pet-Owners.aspx

Poetry – Resource and Activity List

https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2019/08/21/poetry-resources/

World Habitat Awareness – Facts, Project Ideas, and Games http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/

Presidents with April Birthdays

Thomas Jefferson born April 13, 1743
Ulysses S. Grant born April 27, 1822
James Monroe born April 28, 1758

Presidents Learning Resources and Activities – https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/02/14/resources-for-presidents-day/

Country Independence Days and Statehood Anniversaries

Georgia Independence – April 9, 1991
Zimbabwe Independence – April 18, 1980
Rome Founded – April 21, 753 BC
Sierra Leone Independence – April 27, 1961
Togo Independence – April 27, 1960
Maryland Statehood – April 28, 1758
Louisiana Statehood – April 30, 1812

Special Days and Geography Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2017/07/29/special-days-and-geography/

Specific Special Days in April Resources

April 1 – April Fool’s Day – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/04/01/april-fools-day-learning-resources/

April 2 – Author Hans Christian Andersen born 1805 – Read his fairy tales, biography and more http://hca.gilead.org.il/

April 3

Author Washington Irving born 1783 – Research project and activities http://www.franw.com/2013/10/washington-irving-research-project.html
Scientist Jane Goodall born 1934 – Biography, Videos, and more http://www.janegoodall.org/
Find a Rainbow Day – Rainbow resources and activities http://www.franw.com/2017/03/rainbows.html?utm_source=feedburner&utmFind a Rainbow Day_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FransWorld+%28Fran%27s+World+of+Discovery%29

Explore Your Career Options Week begins * – Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/04/06/what-do-you-want-to-be/

April 4 – Tell a Lie Day – Play 2 Truths and a Lie game https://www.thoughtco.com/2-truths-lie-idea-list-1-31144

April 5 – Easter Island “discovered” April 5,1722 – Lesson Plans, Work Sheets, Program Links, Photos http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/worldhistory/easter_island/teachers_resources.shtml

April 5 – Activist Booker T. Washington born 1856 – Biography and Printables http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdbookr.htm

April 6 – Artist Raphael born 1483 – Learning Resources and Activities https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/06/raphael/

April 7 – Poet William Wordsworth born 1770 – Video Reading of Daffodils https://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/video/detail/77369

April 8 – Draw a Picture of a Bird Day – Step by step instructions http://www.yedraw.com/how-to-draw-birds.html#.XJrQlZhKiM8

April 9 – Winston Churchill Day – Biography, Timeline, Games, Photos and more http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/winston_churchill/

April 10 – Farm Animals Day – Lesson Plans, Themes, Printables, and more http://www.theteachersguide.com/onthefarm.htm

April 11 – Submarine Day – Facts, Instructions to Make a Submarine, Experiments, and a Quiz http://www.submarinesafaris.com/kids_learn.php

April 12 – Big Wind Day – Wind Information and Experiments/Projects http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-wind.htm

April 14 – Dolphin Day – Across the Curriculum Resources http://www.franw.com/2013/11/dolphins-research-resource.html

April 14 – Citizen Science Day – Project Ideas to Advance Scientific Research https://scistarter.com/

April 16 – Inventor Wilbur Wright born 1867 – Wright Brothers and Aviation Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/08/17/aviation-week-learning-resources/

Bat Appreciation Day *– Resource Page http://www.franw.com/2013/10/bat-resource-page.html

April 18 – Juggler’s Day – How to Juggle Lessons for Beginners http://www.thejimshow.com/juggle/

Poem In Your Pocket Day * Tips and Resources http://www.thebookchook.com/2015/03/tips-and-resources-for-poem-in-your.html

April 19 – Bicycle Day – History, Fun, and Safety https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/26/bicycle-lessons/

April 20 – Chinese Language Day – Mandarin Lessons http://www.learnchineseez.com/lessons/mandarin/

National Park Week * – Virtually Explore and Learn about our National Parks https://www.nps.gov/index.htm

April 21 – Naturalist John Muir born 1838 – Lesson Plans and Student Activities http://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/educational_resources/default.aspx

April 21 – Queen Elizabeth II born 1926 – Monarchs Resources and Lesson Plans http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/famous_monarchs/

April 22 – Earth Day – Across the Curriculum Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/21/homeschooling-on-earth-day/

April 23 – Talk Like Shakespeare Day / Author William Shakespeare born 1564 – Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/23/happy-birthday-william-shakespeare/

Dance Week * – “Homeschool Mom Approved” Youtube Dance and Exercise Instruction Videos https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/01/10/get-up-and-move-a-break-time-playlist/

April 25 – World Penguin Day – Across the Curriculum Learning Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2015/01/20/penguins/

April 26 –

Audubon Day – View These Audubon Prints from this digital library http://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america
Scientist/Inventor Charles F. Richter born 1900 – Across the Curriculum Earthquake Resources https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2014/10/16/earthquakes/

April 27 –

Inventor Samuel Morse born 1791 – Learn Morse Code and Read a Brief Biography http://www.enchantedlearning.com/morsecode/
Tell A Story Day – Tips for good story telling http://www.storyteller.net/articles/296

How I use Special Days lists in our homeschool blog series :

Special Days and the Evolution of Morning Calendar Time

Special Days and Biographies

Special Days and Geography

Special Days and Science

Special Days Archive – Direct links to the most recent Special Days and Resource lists for each month

Remember to check back throughout the month for updates!

Happy April Learning!

betty jo