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Across most world religions, springtime brings holidays centering themes of birth. We can’t fully celebrate the birth of spring without acknowledging how the harshness of winter and death incubate possibilities for hope and new things.
Here are some tools to help you navigate various April-ish topics with the kids.
No one expects you to dedicate your life 24/7 to doing ALL OF THESE in one month. But maybe pick a topic below and run with it.
With you,
Ashia R.
Event Calendar
Don't try to do it all! Pick one event and build upon what you learned together next year.
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APR
April Fools
Lying our asses off and messing with folks who have done nothing to deserve it: Our Most American of National Observances.
4
APR
Mahavir Jayanti
Where are all the kids books and resources on this major Jain holiday?
10
apr
National Siblings day
Siblings - will they ever stop bickering? Probably not, but maybe this can help us negotiate a few moments of peace.
18
apr
Velociraptor Awareness Day
I just wanted you to know.
24
apr
Festival of Ridván Begins
The Baháʼí festival celebrating their main dude Baháʼu'lláh and the transition from hardship to hope.
21-22
apr
Eid al-Fitr
A Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan, breaking fasts, and generosity.
24
apr
Armenian Martyr's Day
A day of remembrance for Armenians targeted by genocide, created by activists dedicated to preventing genocide in the future.
21
apr
LBGTQiAS2+ Day of Silence
A day-long silent observance acknowledging the fear and violence LGBTQiAS2+ youth face in communities who don't accept them.
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I create free tool kits to help overworked caregivers ignite the next generation of leaders.
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RAISING LUMINARIES
Hi, I’m Ashia, founder & Head Custodian of Infodumpery for Raising Luminaries.
I create free tool kits to help overworked caregivers ignite the next generation of leaders.
ABOUT | MISSION | FINANCIALS | ACCOUNTABILITY
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
STAY IN TOUCH
Get free monthly email notifications when I add new resources to our Family Action Toolkits
HELP
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
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Posts may contain affiliate links and sponsorships, which allow me to earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
PARTNERS IN CAHOOTS
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Sponsor or Volunteer to contribute to this toolkit and keep it free for everybody.
Looking for book-finders: Apply here to read board books with your toddler and get a free LBT membership.
You’re welcome to share & boost this toolkit, with attribution to Raising Luminaries.
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