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 February observances:
Month-Long Observances:
Black History Month
- Let’s Celebrate Black History Song!, Sesame Street
- I am the Dream, Mr. Pete’s Playhouse
- Books on Race and Racism, by Age, Recommended by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Kidsburgh
- Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together
- February is Black History Month, Black History.gov
- Black History Month: 2024 Facts, Themes & Origins, History Channel
- 2024 Theme: African Americans and The Arts, Association for the Study of African American Life and History
- 13 Meaningful Black History Month Activities for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans, TeachStarter
Library Lovers Month
- Buzzwords & Activities, Buzzword Pittsburgh
- Locations, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
- Supporting Families to Foster a Love of Reading, Reading Ready Pittsburgh
National Children’s Dental Health Month
- The Tooth Brushing Song, Queensland Health
- February is National Children’s Dental Health Month: Posters & Planning Guides, American Dental Association
- How To Look After Your Babies Teeth: Info & Tips, NHS
Week-Long Observances:
February 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week
- Try a Little Kindness, Tori Kelly & Sesame Street
- Kindness is a Muscle, Peacock Jr.
- 8 Activities For Teaching Kindness in Your Classroom, Brooke’s Blog
- Make Kindness the Norm, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
Day Observances:
February 2: Groundhog Day
- Happy Groundhog Day!, Sesame Street
- Groundhog Day, Curious George
- Free Groundhog Day Activities, Teachers Pay Teachers
February 7: National Girls and Women in Sports Day
- S is for Sports with Chloe Kim and Big Bird, Sesame Street
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Women’s Sports Foundation
- Why More Girls Should Play Sports, Play Like A Girl
- 7 Reasons to Get Your Daughter Involved in Sports, According to Science, Penn State PRO Wellness
February 8: Take Your Child to the Library Day
- Locations, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
- #TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay, Take Your Child to the Library Day
- Take Your Child to the Library Day, Upstart Promotions Pinterest Board
February 10 Lunar New Year
- Happy Lunar New Year Song!, Sesame Street
- 12 Ideas to Ring in The Year of The Dragon, Care.com
- Picture Books to Celebrate Lunar New Year, Brightly
- 10 Fun Facts About Lunar New Year For Kids, Brightly
February 11: National Make-a-Friend Day
- Billy Porter Sings About Making Friends!, Sesame Street
- This Is The Way We Make Friends, Super Simple Kids Songs
- “Share” Activity Book, Buzzword Pittsburgh
February 20: World Day of Social Justice
- World Day of Social Justice, United Nations
- What is Social Justice? Kid’s Garden Video, Aspen Foundation
- “Human” Activity Book, Buzzword Pittsburgh
- Race and Social Justice Books For Kids, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
- Public Policy Agenda, Trying Together
- Early Childhood Funding Map, Trying Together
February 21: Language Day
- Buzz Word Explains Why Language Is Important, Sesame Street
- Spanish Me, English Me Song, Sesame Street
- Hello Around The World, JunyTony
- How to Support Language Development in Bilingual Children, Lorilet M | Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
- 5 Simple Language Play Ideas for Language Development, Hands On As We Grow
February 29: Leap Day
- Over 17 Leap Year Crafts and Activities, Desert Chica
- 3 Perfect Leap Year Picture Books to Read Aloud, A Teachable Teacher
- 12 Title To Celebrate Leap Year, Literacious
- Happy Leap Day!, The Muppets
