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
- 15 Children’s Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month, PBS
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
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
