April 1  April Fool’s Day The day is generally observed by tricking someone. Think of a silly and harmless trick to play. Work with the children to write a silly story to read to the parents. Try serving breakfast food for dinner or some other harmless way to trick the children.

April 2  International Children’s Book Day The perfect day to read the children a story from your own country or a book about cross-cultural experiences. link  to KCC http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/kids/culture_corner/

April 7-13 Passover Passover, also known as Pesach or Pesah, is a Holy Day, observed by several religions, beginning on the evening of the 14th day of Nisan and lasting seven days (in Israel and among some liberal Diaspora Jews, and eight days among other Diaspora Jews) that commemorates the exodus and freedom of the Israelites from Egypt; it is also observed by some Christians to commemorate the deliverance from sin by the sacrifice of Jesus.

April  7 World Health Day This is a good day for children to learn about how their body works, and to discuss good health habits. Remind them about the importance of covering their mouth when they cough or sneeze and to always wash their hands before they eat. For school age children to learn more about their body with a wonderful on-line tour of the body, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/.

April 8 Easter Day Easter is an annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on a Sunday. Connected with the observance of Easter is the 40-day penitential season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding at midnight on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday. Find fun Easter activities to do with children at http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/easter/fun.htm