Create with your children – If you have trouble opening the
hyperlink, left click the link and choose Open Hyperlink
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the
fearless positive women who have influenced history. https://redtri.com/8-women-s-history-month-activities-for-kids/
3/3 On National Anthem Day the U.S.A. adopted “The Star-Spangled
Banner” as our national anthem. Francis Scott Key, the 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. https://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-anthem-day
3/8 Notice the sun is setting a little later
this time of year? Thank you Daylight Savings time! Did you know there are states and
countries that do not follow Daylight Savings time!
3/10 Purim
is a fun Jewish holiday to dress up, tell stories and give gift baskets. This
year Purim begins the evening at 3/9 and ends the evening of 3/10.
3/14 Who can name the four parts of a
butterfly’s life cycle? On Learn About Butterflies Day, it’s a great day to begin this
study! (The answer is egg, larva, pupa and adult!)
3/17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Were you taught like I was that St. Patrick drove the
snakes out of Ireland? Turns out that myth is false! Read these St. Patrick’s Day facts with your kids and
learn the truth about St. Patrick! https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/celebrations/st-patricks-day/
3/19
Happy first day of spring! Today marks the end of winter and brings us longer
days! What are some things you like to do
when spring begins? https://www.wincalendar.com/Spring-Begins
3/23
I personally don’t need a reason to celebrate chips and dips, but since there
is a National Chips and Dip Day I will indulge! What is
your favorite chip and dip?
3/25
On the last Wednesday in March, we get to appreciate the calm herbivore who
spends their days eating, sleeping and traveling. Today, we appreciate the Manatee!
March Snacks and Crafts
Bring out the inner chef and artist in
your child. Try your hand at these with your children!
3/3 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. Read or sing the lyrics in this link! https://www.lyrics.com/sublyric/4172
3/8 Here is a neat game you can use to teach the
kids about Daylight Savings Time, clocks, seasons & counting! https://www.totschooling.net/2014/03/free-daylight-savings-time-board-game.html
3/10 A simple Purim treat
you can make & gift to your friends - chocolate dipped pretzels! Make a
batch for your family and gift another to your friends! Have your kids dip the
pretzels and add the sprinkles!
3/14 On Learn About Butterflies Day,
surprise your little love bugs with a creative snack! It’s versatile enough so you can
individualize each snack! http://raisinglittlesuperheroes.com/butterfly-snack-bag/
3/17 Going to any St. Patrick’s Day
festivities today? Why not bring along these easy to make Shamrock Pops?
3/20 Looking for a fun healthy snack
to prepare for the start of spring? How about this adorable and simple bunny snack! https://theprimepursuit.com/tag/healthy-bunny-snack/
3/23 If you are celebrating National Chip
& Dip day like I am, you probably don’t need a dip recipe. But in case you
do or you just want to try something new, this website boasts over 50 Fabulous Dip Recipes!
3/27 I have never done origami, but it
has always intrigued me. On today, Manatee Appreciation Day, lets learn this paper
folding technique together and craft some manatees! https://origami.plus/origami-manatee
Please take pictures of your
activities and share them with your classrooms! We would love to see what you
create!!
Don’t forget to check out the Kangaroo Kids Website for information on events like Parent Night
Out, upcoming field trips and family events like our March event Eyes of the Wild. Don’t forget to register for the 2020-2021
school year as classes do fill up! Look our for our camp registration coming
soon!
This is a great website that details
fun 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!
https://bestofnj.com/the-best-st-patricks-day-parades-in-nj
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