Below are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your chilren this March!
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March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the fearless positive women who have influenced history. https://redtri.com/8-women-s-history-month-activities-for-kids/
3/3 On National Anthem Day the U.S.A. adopted “The Star-Spangled Banner” as our national anthem. Francis Scott Key, the author served in the army during the War of 1812. After a long night of battle during the war, he penned the lyrics to the song. https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-anthem-day
3/8 Notice the sun is setting a little later this time of year? Thank you Daylight Savings time! Did you know there are states and countries that do not follow Daylight Savings time!
https://www.almanac.com/content/when-daylight-saving-time#
3/10 Purim is a fun Jewish holiday to dress up, tell stories and give gift baskets. This year Purim begins the evening at 3/9 and ends the evening of 3/10.
https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pjblog/february-2020/purim-2020-with-kids
3/14 Who can name the four parts of a butterfly’s life cycle? On Learn About Butterflies Day, it’s a great day to begin this study! (The answer is egg, larva, pupa and adult!)
https://www.cute-calendar.com/event/learn-about-butterflies-day/33783.html
3/17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Were you taught like I was that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland? Turns out that myth is false! Read these St. Patrick’s Day facts with your kids and learn the truth about St. Patrick! https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/celebrations/st-patricks-day/
3/19 Happy first day of spring! Today marks the end of winter and brings us longer days! What are some things you like to do when spring begins? https://www.wincalendar.com/Spring-Begins
3/23 I personally don’t need a reason to celebrate chips and dips, but since there is a National Chips and Dip Day I will indulge! What is your favorite chip and dip?
https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-chip-and-dip-day
3/25 On the last Wednesday in March, we get to appreciate the calm herbivore who spends their days eating, sleeping and traveling. Today, we appreciate the Manatee!
March Snacks and Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these with your children!
3/3 Do you know how many verses make up the Star-Spangled Banner? It’s FOUR! I had no idea! It is an amazing story highlighting a battle during The War of 1812. Read or sing the lyrics in this link! https://www.lyrics.com/sublyric/4172
3/8 Here is a neat game you can use to teach the kids about Daylight Savings Time, clocks, seasons & counting! https://www.totschooling.net/2014/03/free-daylight-savings-time-board-game.html
3/10 A simple Purim treat you can make & gift to your friends – chocolate dipped pretzels! Make a batch for your family and gift another to your friends! Have your kids dip the pretzels and add the sprinkles!
3/14 On Learn About Butterflies Day, surprise your little love bugs with a creative snack! It’s versatile enough so you can individualize each snack! http://raisinglittlesuperheroes.com/butterfly-snack-bag/
3/17 Going to any St. Patrick’s Day festivities today? Why not bring along these easy to make Shamrock Pops?
3/20 Looking for a fun healthy snack to prepare for the start of spring? How about this adorable and simple bunny snack! https://theprimepursuit.com/tag/healthy-bunny-snack/
3/23 If you are celebrating National Chip & Dip day like I am, you probably don’t need a dip recipe. But in case you do or you just want to try something new, this website boasts over 50 Fabulous Dip Recipes!
3/27 I have never done origami, but it has always intrigued me. On today, Manatee Appreciation Day, lets learn this paper folding technique together and craft some manatees! https://origami.plus/origami-manatee
Please take pictures of your activities and share them with your classrooms! We would love to see what you create!!
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website for information on events like Parent Night Out, upcoming field trips and family events like our March event Eyes of the Wild. Don’t forget to register for the 2020-2021 school year as classes do fill up! Look our for our camp registration coming soon!
https://www.kangarookidschildcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Eyes-of-the-Wild-flyer.pdf
This is a great website that details fun FREE things to do in New Jersey every month! Call ahead and make sure the activities are happening before you head out for your day!
Check out the St. Patrick’s Day parades in NJ throughout the month of March!
https://bestofnj.com/the-best-st-patricks-day-parades-in-nj
