Resources for March Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals 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! Playlist, Sesame Street
National Nutrition Month
12 Books for in the Kitchen, PA Promise for Children
PA Announces Intent to Launch Permanent Summer EBT Program, Trying Together
Allegheny County Family Resource Map, ELRC Region 5
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Differences Among Mental, Developmental, and Behavioral Conditions, Trying Together
Talking with Young Children about Disabilities, Trying Together
Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Part IV- Early Intervention, Trying Together
Disability Awareness Booklist, National Education Association
Meet Julia, Elmo’s Friend with Autism, Sesame Street
National Craft Month
Indoor Play and Why It's Fun for Everyone, Playful Pittsburgh
55 Kid’s Craft Ideas, Delightfully
The Importance of Arts and Crafts for Early Childhood Development, Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
National Reading Month
Reading Ready Pittsburgh to Open Free Children’s Bookstore in February, Trying Together
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources For Families and Caregivers, Trying Together
Restaurants Add Books to the Menu with Summer Reading Programs, Trying Together
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Releases 2023 Best Books for Babies List, Trying Together
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
National Deaf History Month
Resources for Families of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children, Trying Together
Early Intervention FAQ, Trying Together
U.S. Resource Directory, American Society for Deaf Children
Week-Long Observances:
March 2-6 is National Read Across America Week
2023-2024 Read Across America Calendar, NEA, Read Across America
March 2024: Celebrate Diversity, NEA, Read Across America
14 Big Ideas for Celebrating NEA’s Read Across America, NEA, Read Across America
Day Observances:
March 1 is Baby Sleep Day
Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Children, Trying Together
Sleep Advice by Child's Age, Pediatric Sleep Council
Secrets of Baby Sleep: How Snoozing Helps Your Baby’s Development, Pediatric Sleep Council
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 8 is International Women’s Day
Diverse Books with Trailblazing Women, Read Across America
I Can Do Anything | International Women's Day, Pinkfong Songs for Children
International Women's Day, Little Leaders by Vashti Harrison
Celebrating International Women's Day in Schools, International Women’s Day
International Women's Day 2024 campaign theme is 'Inspire Inclusion', International Women’s Day
March 12 is National Working Moms Day
Allegheny County Family Resource Map, ELRC Region 5
Squirrel Hill-Based MomsWork Offers Free Support for Pittsburgh’s Working Mothers, Kidsburgh
Honoring National Working Mom's Day: How to Celebrate and Find Support, Better Help
March 14 is National Equal Pay Day
The High Cost of Working in Early Childhood Education – A Workforce on the Brink of Collapse with Devastating Consequences for Children, Start Strong PA
Explained | Why Women Are Paid Less, Netflix
New Survey Reveals Impact of Child Care Staffing Shortage, ELRC Region 5
March 14 is Science Education Day
Programs for Children, Carnegie Science Center
Activities & Resources, Buzzword
Chemistry Comic Books and Activities, Kids’ Chemical Solutions
March 19 is International Read to Me Day
Buzzword & Activities, Buzzword
Story Time at The Hub, Trying Together
Get Free & Low-Cost Books, National Education Association (NEA)
March 20 is International Day of Happiness
Children Celebrate International Day of Happiness, Austin Public Library
5 Books for Young Children to Celebrate International Women’s Day & Women's History Month, Moms Against Racism
10 Fabulous Ideas to Celebrate International Happiness Day, Twinkl USA
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day
End The Stereotypes: 2024 World Down Syndrom Day Theme, World Down Syndrome Day
Upcoming Programs & Events, Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
6 Ways to Support Children with Down Syndrome in the Montessori Classroom, American Montessori Association