Resources for March Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals to acknowledge and navigate them.
Here is a list of resources for March observances.
Month-Long Observances
Women’s History Month
How to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Preschool, Brightwheel Blog
Celebrate Women’s History Month, Sesame Street
10 Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Your Little One, Start Early
Women’s History Month, National Geographic Kids
National Craft Month
Indoor Play and Why It’s Fun for Everyone, Playful Pittsburgh
55 Kids’ Craft Ideas, Delightfully
The Importance of Arts and Crafts for Early Childhood Development, Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
National Color Therapy Month
Colour Psychology for Babies and Children, Colour Psychology Today
How Color Therapy for Kids Can Help Build Self-Esteem, Amel Counseling and Consulting
Color Activities for Therapy Pinterest Board, The OT Toolbox
Day Observances
March 1 is National Play Outside Day
Big Body and Physical Play: Benefits and Activities for All Ages, Playful Pittsburgh
Education Programs, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Play: Activities & Resources, Buzzword
March 20 is International Day of Happiness
Children Celebrate International Day of Happiness, Austin Public Library
10 Fabulous Ideas to Celebrate International Happiness Day, Twinkl USA
Other Playful Resources
NSLA to Host Free Summer Planning Bootcamp in March, Playful Pittsburgh
Remake Learning Days Accepting Submissions for Events, Playful Pittsburgh
Be My Neighbor Week, Playful Pittsburgh