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From Banana Day to Earth Day: 5 Reasons To Celebrate April 20-27

Don't miss a thing this week!

By Macaroni KID April 19, 2022

Looking for family fun this week? We have ideas for you! Here are five holidays and events you can mark with your kids April 20-27:

1. National Banana Day

Banana splits. Bananas and peanut butter. Banana smoothies. Frozen bananas. Banana chips. How many ways are there to enjoy a banana? Oh right... just out of the peel works too! Here is a tasty banana treat that will keep the kids busy while they make it and eat it. April 20


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2. Thank You Thursday

Today is a great day to give thanks. Have your children write a teacher, a neighbor, a coach, or a friend a thank you note today to show their gratitude. Need some tips to get kids started learning to write thank you cards? April 21



3. Earth Day

Celebrated worldwide on April 22, Earth Day is a day all about protecting our environment by thinking globally while acting locally. Celebrate by making this recycled bird feeder with your kids!


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4. World Book Night

Read to your kids tonight — and every night! Need a recommendation? We've been loving the brand new Jory John book called This Book Will Get You To Sleeppublished by MacMillan, one of Macaroni KID's advertising partners. Read more about this silly and entertaining book. April 23


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5. National Financial Awareness Day

It's never too early to start the kids learning about financial awareness. Teach them the ropes while also saving money for your family using ideas from our article, 5 Creative Ways to Cut Your Family Budget and Save Money This Year. April 25


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