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The geeks among us know what we\u2019re talking about when we say \u201cHappy Pi Day!\u201d. Would you like to be in on the celebration? Pi is the name of a very special number, represented by the Greek letter \u03c0. In mathematics, the Pi symbol equals the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. When measuring circles, the perimeter around the circle is always a little over 3 times its diameter. In fact, it is a constant and precise number, approximately 3.14159, and known by mathematicians as Pi.<\/p>\n
An exciting characteristic of Pi is that it is irrational and transcendental, meaning that the number beyond the decimal point goes on forever without any repeating pattern. Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits after the decimal point! Because of its extraordinary characteristics, Pi is a part of popular culture – there is even a\u00a0website devoted to Pi<\/a>. Check out this cute video<\/a> explaining Pi for your little ones.<\/p>\n We celebrate Pi Day on March 14th<\/sup>. Get it? 3.14. In 2015, there were especially large celebrations because it was 3.14.15, showing more digits of the infinite number. But for over 25 years, savvy number geeks eat pie on March 14. Really, any round food can work \u2013 because we\u2019re also celebrating the circle. Blueberry pie, pizza pie, chicken pot pie, and all others fit the bill.<\/p>\n Make fun (round) cards with Pi-puns espousing themes such as infinity and irrational friendships.<\/p>\n Play a word game where everyone tries to list as many words with the letters pi in them. How many can you think of? Pie, pity, pinnacle. Create a point system where the more letters = more points. Winner gets the first slice!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sell any kind of pies such as fruit, quiches or pizza. Raise money for your school’s math department or to send the proceeds to foundations that support summer math camps.<\/p>\n Check out more mathtastick ideas<\/a> to celebrate Pi day.<\/p>\n Use the filter function (found on right of your DinnerTime Recipe Box search) to find\u00a0desserts<\/a>,\u00a0main dish<\/a>,\u00a0side dishes<\/a>\u00a0etc.<\/em><\/p>\n A delicious pot pie special enough for company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Fast and easy to make family favorite!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The kids will love these easy-to-make mini pies!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Happy Pi Day! The geeks among us know what we\u2019re talking about when we say \u201cHappy Pi Day!\u201d. Would you like to be in on the celebration? Pi is the name of a very special number, represented by the Greek… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10032,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14699"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14699"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15650,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14699\/revisions\/15650"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14699"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14699"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/graphic_pi-300x124.png\")
<\/p>\nNow for the most exciting part of Pi Day \u2013 food!!<\/h2>\n
5 Fun ideas to get your kids excited about Pi
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<\/h2>\n1. Create appreciation cards<\/span><\/h4>\n
There’s nothing irrational about being friends with you!<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n
2. Start a Pi word challenge<\/span><\/h4>\n
3. Write a Pi-ku (3.14) poem<\/span><\/h4>\n
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First line:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03 syllables<\/em>
\nSecond line:\u00a0 1 syllable<\/em>
\nThird line:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4 syllables<\/em><\/h5>\n4. Organize a Pi-Fun-Run<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Invite friends and neighbors to run 3.14 miles (a 5k is 3.1miles). Set the course as a circle.<\/p>\n5. Raise round figures<\/span><\/h4>\n
Fun fact: The famous physicist, Albert Einstein, was born on Pi day.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n
Have the kids help you cook up a Pi(e) for dinner using one of these kid-friendly recipes!<\/h2>\n
\u00a0Search for more delightful pie recipes in your\u00a0DinnerTime Recipe Box<\/a>.<\/h5>\n
\n\nSavory Chicken Pot Pies<\/a><\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\n\nStove-Top Tamale Pie<\/a><\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\n\nEasy Mini Apple Pies<\/a><\/h5>\n
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