MARCHING INTO SPRING
Our March activities and recipes are now available! Create fun moments and memories with your children by trying some of the below! Find our links to crafts, recipes, and so much more that you can do with your children and show your creative side!
March 1st – National Fruit Compote Day! Compote is French for “mixture” and has a long French history! A compote is a dessert made of pieces of fruit in sugar syrup, cooked in water and seasonings. The reasoning: the French believed that fruit cooled in sugar syrup balanced out the effects of humidity on the body. Initially served as a warm snack, during the Renaissance, it was chilled and served after dinner. Yum!
March 2nd– National Read Across America Day – falling on Dr. Seuss’ birthday this year! What a celebration! Kangaroo Kids will be hosting special events during the first week of March to celebrate. One of our favorite themes to celebrate with is the Cat in the Hat! Try making Cat in The Hat Birthday Hash Browns, to go with your green eggs and ham, or Cat in the Hat Fruit Kabobs! We even have Cat in the Hat Activities for the whole week!
March 3rd – Happy National Anthem Day! The United States of America adopted “The Star Spangled Banner” as our national anthem in 1889! Did you know the Star Spangled Banner was adopted from a poem? Francis Scott Key, the poem’s 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. 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!
March 6th – National Oreo Cookie Day – what a treat! At Kangaroo Kids also use the Oreo cookie as a reminder of positive communications! Always start and end with the positive just like the top and bottom of an Oreo! In honor of National Oreo Day, try making this No Bake Oreo Cake while talking about patterning! Can you find the pattern in an Oreo?!
March 3rd-7th – Donuts for Dad @ 9:30am-10:30am at Kangaroo Kids. See your child’s teacher for specific day.
March 7th – National Cereal Day! Do you remember as a child reading your favorite cereal box or waiting to see who would be lucky enough to get the prize in the box? Cereal has come a long way since its beginning in 1854 thanks to Dr. Kellogg! Can you guess how many boxes of cereal are sold each year? On National Cereal Day grab a box, a bowl, some milk, and fruit for an easy dinner!
Kangaroo Kids School Wide Picture Day will be the week of March 10th-12th.
3/10 Young Explorers and Waddlers
3/11-Discovery Preschool and Preschool
3/12-PreK and Kindergarten
March 14th – National Pi Day! What do you know about Pi? Not to be confused with Pie! Pi is the ratio between the circumference of a circle and it’s diameter. While the idea of Pi has been known for nearly 4000 years, accurately calculating it has been something of slightly more recent mathematical development!
March 14th – Learn About Butterflies Day! Can you name the four parts of a butterfly’s life cycle? Egg, larva, pupa, and adult! What a great day to begin this study! On Learn About Butterflies Day, surprise your little love bugs with a creative Butterfly snack! It’s versatile enough so you can individualize each snack! Don’t forget to visit Kangaroo Kids’ butterfly garden and schoolwide butterfly release!
March 17th – Patrick’s Day is held in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland! “May the wind always be at your back and the sunshine warmly on your face.” Looking for fun St. Patrick’s activities? Try these 6 Fun Activities, and or learn about the Myths of St. Patrick’s Day! Want to make your own Leprechaun? All you need is some paper, paint and a plastic fork! But don’t forget to try out a Leprechaun trap! But be careful – they’re quick and tricky! Join Kangaroo Kids as we celebrate the holiday with St. Patrick’s parties, schoolwide wear GREEN day, and try making our very own Leprechaun traps!
March 19th – National Let’s Laugh Day! Brought to you this year by Laffy Taffy; the candy that has been bringing you and your family little bites of joy with jokes on every wrapper since 1971! Let’s Laugh Day is a chance to have a chuckle with the ones you love! Studies have shown that laughter may boost your immune system, relieve tension, and help you relax.
March 20th – Happy First Day of Spring! Today marks the end of winter and brings us longer, sunnier, days! Looking for Spring activities? Don’t miss out on heading to a Rita’s near you for free Italian ice!
March 20th –National Ravioli Day! What is your favorite ravioli filling – cheese, meat, lobster? Help make this easy Baked Ravioli dinner! You just need a few ingredients, an apron, and chef’s hat to whip up some yummy goodness!
March 23rd – National Chip and Dip Day! There are dozens of dips to compliment your favorite chips! Head to the store, grab some veggies, and try this healthy, fresh, Salsa dip! Yum!
March 26th – “The more that you read, the more you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!” – Dr. Seuss. Kangaroo Kids will be Closed for an In-Service Day!
March 27th – National Joe Day! On this silly day, you can call yourself Joe, even if for only 1 day! National Joe Day also encourages everyone to enjoy a cup of joe with friends and family!
March 30th – National Manatee Appreciation Day! These sea cows are considered large and graceful herbivores that have been on the endangered species list since 1967. On the last Wednesday in March, we get to appreciate the calm herbivore who spends their days eating, sleeping, and traveling! Can you make a manatee? Or even better, try to be a manatee for the day?
March 31st – National Crayon Day! Can you guess how many crayons Crayola makes a year? Go check out the facts and attractions at the Crayola Factory in PA! Have broken crayons and wondering what to do with them? How about trying out these cookie cutter crayon crafts?
April 7th – 11th – Week of the Young Child! According to the NAEYC website, “The Week of the Young Child” is a time to ‘recognize that children’s opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment—at home, at childcare, at school, and in the community’.
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website for information on events and community service projects during this fun-filled week dedicated to the children! There are great websites that detail fun, and often 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!
Thanks for reading up on our fun-filled month of March – we already can’t wait to share April’s excitement with you! Trouble opening the hyperlinks? Left click the link and choose “open hyperlink”.
