April–A To Z
Posted by lindamartinandersen on March 30, 2016
A Writer’s Playground–a place to find wordplay, writing
prompts, reasons to celebrate, and monthly calendar activities for kids and those
young at heart “April–A To Z” by Linda Martin Andersen
April—A To Z
(Can you find A To Z here?)
April Fool’s Day: 1
National Farm Animals Day: 10
National Teach Your Children To Save Day: 29
Zipper Day: 29
International Jazz Day: 30
Writing Prompts:
- What prank or April Fool’s joke has someone played on you? What have you played on others?
- Are you a good sport when someone plays a joke or trick on you? How do you handle it?
- What farm animal do you wish you could raise in your backyard? Why would you choose that particular one?
- Have you ever visited a petting zoo? Tell about it.
- Are you good at saving money? What plan works for you?
- Julie Bowe writes a friendship series of children’s books that mention a backpack with many zippers. Can you discover which title it is? Name other stories that mention zippers.
- Would you rather wear zippers or buttons and why?
- Name different uses of the word “jazz.” Choose one and write about it.
What will you celebrate in April?
I have decided to try the Blogging From A to Z–April (2016) Challenge.
To learn more, check here: http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/
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Joan Y. Edwards said
Dear Linda,
Sounds like fun! You get to take Sundays off! Cool.
Enjoy yourself!
lindamartinandersen said
Hi Joan,
I think it will be fun. Maybe you’d like to try a letter or two yourself. I hope you find special ways to celebrate April too.
Carol Baldwin said
Have fun with your A-Z game. Sometimes at night when I can’t sleep, I pray for people going through the alphabet. 🙂
lindamartinandersen said
Carol, you are so good about praying for others. I love this A-Z game for restless nights. Thanks for sharing it here.
Marquessa said
See you tomorrow fellow A to Zer!
lindamartinandersen said
Hi Fellow A-Zer. I’m looking forward to something new! Thanks for sending this warm greeting and invitation to look for you too.
Marquessa said
💕
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist said
Good luck with the challenge. I wish I had the time to do it but perhaps next year.
lindamartinandersen said
Irene,
I am enjoying your blog posts. Thanks for visiting and wishing me well with the A-Z Challenge. See you again soon. Keep up what you share. Great stuff!
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist said
Thank you Linda. Glad you are enjoying my posts. I’m looking forward to yours.
lindamartinandersen said
Thanks, Irene!
Tracy Campbell said
Linda, you provided great ideas again! I’m very good at saving money. I call my budget a spending plan. Near the end of the month…no money…no shopping. 😄 Glad you’re back. Praying for you guys. ❤️
lindamartinandersen said
Tracy, you know how to even make budgeting fun Just change the name! Thanks for the prayers. We’re doing our best to keep keeping on! Good to be back home too!