{"id":1924,"date":"2018-03-12T07:42:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T11:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=1924"},"modified":"2018-03-12T07:42:12","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T11:42:12","slug":"pie-day-feeling-irrational-eat-some-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2018\/03\/12\/pie-day-feeling-irrational-eat-some-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"Pi(e) Day? Feeling Irrational – Eat Some Pie!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Happy Pi Day!<\/h2>\n

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 of 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><\/p>\n

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Now for the most exciting part of Pi Day \u2013 food!!<\/h2>\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

Get your kids excited about Pi<\/h2>\n

Below are three fun ideas from\u00a0We Are Teachers<\/a>\u00a0to encourage your kids to be excited about Pi.<\/p>\n

1. Help your children create appreciation cards with Pi-puns espousing themes such as infinity and irrational friendships.<\/h3>\n

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2. Write a Pi-ku (3.14) poem<\/h3>\n

First line:\u00a03 syllables
\nSecond line:\u00a01 syllable
\nThird line:\u00a04 syllables<\/h4>\n

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March fourteenth<\/h4>\n

Oh<\/h4>\n

Here comes more snow<\/h4>\n

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I love Pi<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s<\/h4>\n

Irrational<\/h4>\n

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3. Have a Pi word challenge<\/h3>\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, pumpkin, pity, pinnacle. Create a point system where the more letters = more points. Winner gets the first slice!<\/p>\n

Have the kids help you cook up a Pi(e) for dinner using one of these kid-friendly recipes!<\/h4>\n
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Savory Chicken Pot Pies<\/a><\/h5>\n

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A delicious pot pie special enough for company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stove-Top Tamale Pie<\/a><\/h5>\n

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Fast and easy to make family favorite!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easy Mini Apple Pies<\/a><\/h5>\n

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The kids will love making these mini pies!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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