Hello All,

Here are daily activities we will do for the month of April which celebrate spring, but mostly autism awareness month.  ​

Thanks to Ms. Campbell and Ms. McCray/Holmes for helping with these ideas.

4-1-26

Wednesday

April is National Autism Awareness Month!

You are a piece of our puzzle

Color a autism puzzle piece to help decorate our window.  Parents, you can color one too!

 

 

4-2-26

Thursday

Wear rainbow colors to support Autism Awareness month

Autism colors, primarily blue, gold, and rainbow, symbolize awareness, acceptance, and neurodiversity.

 

 

4-3-26

Friday

April Showers bring Jelly bean Flowers

Help us celebrate April showers by donating jellybeans AND/OR plastic eggs for our jellybean hunt on Friday, April 3rd.

Children can wear spring colors and bring a snack of their choice.  See Ms. McCray for more details. 

 

4-6-26

Monday

Wear BLUE
-Let's all wear the color blue to be unified and show our support for our friends and peers with autism

• Blue: Symbolizes calm, acceptance, and understanding, often associated with autism awareness campaigns like "Light it Up Blue" by Autism Speaks.

 

4-7-26

Tuesday 

GROW A GARDEN 

Children will plant seeds of rainbow flowers in the playground in gate hung gardening boxes.

 

4-8-26

Wednesday 

Calm-Down Bottle Craft

We need every parent to donate a water/soda bottle (4oz-24oz) for their child to make a calm down bottle craft.

Teachers will combine glue, warm water, and glitter in a plastic bottle.  When shaken,

swirling glitter offers a mesmerizing focus point. This craft promotes self-regulation, slow breathing, and mindfulness.

 

 

4-9-26

Thursday 

WATER SENSORY DAY

Children will have water play tables to enjoy sensory activities.  

*Please make sure your child has two sets of spare clothes in their cubbies in case they get extra wet.

 

4-10-26

Friday 

PUZZLE DAY

Puzzles are the symbol of Autism. Dress up
with clothes with puzzle pieces on them OR
create your own by gluing a jigsaw puzzle pieces to a t-shirt.

The children will also be able to color and safety pin to their shirt if your not able to do any of the above. 

 

 

4-13-26

Monday

CHARACTER PARADE

Children introduce their character and the book it comes from.

 

4-14-26

Tuesday

STORY TIME CIRCLE

Teachers read popular books to the children and create a snack that mimics the book.

 

4-15-26

Wednesday

NUMBERS AND RAINBOW PATTERNS

Children wear clothes with numbers, shapes, or patterns (stirpes, hearts, polka dots, etc.)

 

4-16-26

Thursday

COMMUNITY HELPERS

We want to support everyone in our community including those with autism.  Dress as a helper 

(Doctor, fire fighter, teacher, construction worker, etc.)

 

4-17-26

Friday

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE/KINDNESS CHALLENGE

Discuss ways to be a good friend, such as being

patient, sharing interests, and including everyone in games.

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4-20-26

Monday

SENSORY FRIENDLY DAY

-Today is all about being comfy wear your softest socks with shoes, cozy slippers, or textured/fuzzy shirt to feel your cozy best!

 

4-21-26

Tuesday

RAINBOW DAY

Dress in rainbow colors today to symbolize inclusion for different types of people 

 

4-22-26

Wednesday

SENSORY EXPLORATION DAY

Children will make slime or playdough from ingredients that can be found around the home. 

We will be happy to shared the recipe with our families. 

 

 

4-23-26

Thursday

PLASTELLINE FINGERPAINTING 

Children will get to explore different 

textures by now using the slime/playdough from yesterday and mixing and molding 

it with their favorite color paint.

 

 

4-24-26

Friday 

SUPERHERO KINDNESS

dress like a superhero today and practice do random acts of kindness and smile at everyone you see!

 

4-27-26

Monday

TASTE THE RAINBOW

Parents and staff its your turn; wear rainbow colors with the children!

 

 

4-28-26

Tuesday

BUBBLE PAINTING

Mix washable, non-toxic paint with bubble solution. Children blow bubbles toward large 

sheets of paper clipped to a fence, creating soft, colorful splatters. This activity benefits 

oral-motor control and provides an opportunity for visual delight and creative expression.

 

4-29-26

Wednesday

SHOW AND SHARE

Children are good for showing and telling, however we want them to be better by sharing.  

This is a great time for parents to say, you can bring a picture of your favorite person, sea shell, 

or personal item (other than a toy) to show and share with your friends.  For our 1 and under, simply 

share a family picture that we can post at their eye level during play time. 

 

4-30-26

Thursday

Coloring the Rainbow

Coloring pages that support autism