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 Nutrition Month

• PA Promise for Children Releases List of 12 Books for Kids in the Kitchen, Trying Together

• PA Announces Intent to Launch Permanent Summer FBT 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, 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 Kids’ Craft Ideas, Delightfully

• The Importance of Arts and Crafts for Early Childhood Development, Children’s Museum of Sonoma County

National Reading Month

• B is for Books: A Free Bookstore for Children, Reading Ready Pittsburgh

• Reading Ready Pittsburgh Offers Resources for Families and Caregivers, Trying Together

• Power Kids Website Offers Videos, Books on Various Topics, Buzzword

• Best Books for Babies 2024, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

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

Week-Long Observances

March 2 - 6 is National Read Across America Week

• 2024-2025 Read Across America Calendar, National Education Association

• Create & Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers, Read Across America

• Read Across America Day 2025 Teaching Resources, TeachStarter

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 2025 Theme is ‘Accelerate Action’, 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

• How to Celebrate National Working Moms Day, 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:
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  Migrate
  Metamorphosis

• 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

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

March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day

• We Call on All Governments to Improve Our Support Systems: 2025 World Down Syndrome 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