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1998-99 Early Childhood Activities Calendar - April

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April 1999
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Passover
Story Time
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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.
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Easter Sunday

Story Time
5
Make your child laugh! Tell a joke, read a funny story or poem, sing a silly song, or draw a cartoon.
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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
Rhyme 'N Play
9
Good Friday

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

10
Library Outing
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Rhyme 'N Play
13
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?
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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.
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Candy Crystals
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Story Time
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.
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Earth Day

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

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Library Outing
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.
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Story Time
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Arbor Day

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