Animated Lessons
April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day from A to Z Teacher Stuff - A to Z Teacher Stuff ~ Teacher Resources, Lesson Plans, Themes, Tips, Printables, and more (Y, M, T)
April Fool's Day at Enchanted Learning - Activities, Worksheets, and a Craft from Enchanted Learning (Y, T)
April 1st - April Fool's Day - All Fool's Day - April Fool's Day, or All Fools' Day, is a holiday celebrated in many countries on April 1. The custom of playing practical jokes on friends was part of the celebrations in ancient Rome on March 25 (Hilaria) and in India on March 31 (Huli). The timing seems related to the vernal equinox and the coming of spring-a time when nature fools us with sudden changes between showers and sunshine. (Y, T)
April Fools History, Legend and Folklore - History of April Fool's Day aka All Fool's Day (Y, M, T)
April Fool's Day For Kids - from mrdonn.org (Y, M, O, T)
Annie's April Fool's Day Page - April Fools' Day, or All Fools' Day, is the first day of April is traditional day for playing pranks on unsuspecting people. In many countries, including the United States, it is the custom on this day to play tricks on people. (Y, M, O, T)
April Fools' Day Facts: Behind the Laughs - "A lot of people think [April Fools' Day] is just obnoxious, and just wish it would stop," said Alex Boese, curator of the Museum of Hoaxes in San Diego, California. "But people who love pranks really love the day and refuse to give up the tradition. They're the ones who keep it alive." (Y, M, O, T)
April Fool's Day tradition - The Big Question: How did the April Fool's Day tradition begin, and what are the best tricks? (Y, M, O, T)
April Fool's Day Unit - Lesson Plan Grade Level 3-4 (Y, T)
April Fool's Day - Day for Tomfoolery - We bring you the gift ideas for April Fools' Day, the history, traditions and customs of this fun celebration, April Fools' Day special recipes, the arts and crafts for the day and some really interesting and hilarious sections for you. You will really enjoy the quotes on April Fools' Day, fools and foolishness and may even have the real fun by playing pranks suggested by us. Our pranks are easy-to-do and not too dangerous, keeping in with the spirit of April Fools' Day. (Y, M, O, T)
April Fool's Day - Origins - A discussion of theories about the origin of April Fool’s Day. (Y, M, O, T)
April Fool's Day: Origin and History - April Fools' Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light hearted days of the year. Its origins are uncertain. Some see it as a celebration related to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar. (Y, M, O, T)
April Fool's Day Origins - April Fools' Day began in the 1500s when the Gregorian calendar took over from the Julian. Those who forgot the change and attempted to celebrate New Year's (previously celebrated on the 1st of April) on the wrong date were teased as "April fools." (Y, M, O, T)
April Fools Day Sites - From Kid's Turn Central (Y)
