MARCH 2026
Learn all you can about pigs today.
Make a list of the women who have made a difference in the world.
Read Across America celebrates the birthday
Oh, say, do you know all the words to “The Star Spangled Banner”? Congress made it our national anthem in 1931. National Anthem Day Gather some old magazines and make a collage today. Be creative.
Showcase talented students by putting on a concert today.
The Iditarod sled dog race begins today in Alaska. Meet the mushers at www.iditarod.com
When you brush your teeth today, make sure your brushing lasts for two minutes.
of Dr. Seuss. Write a poem to honor Dr. Seuss.
National Women’s History Month
Music in Our Schools Month Celebrate today with lots of apples—fresh apples for lunch, applesauce, or apple pie.
National Pig Day
What does it mean when someone says “Use your noodle!”?
Casey Jones was a train engineer who became a folk hero. He was born on this day in 1863.
Cut a whole peanut shell in half. Remove the nut. Add hair and a hat to make your peanut puppet. National Peanut Month
Did you remember to move your clocks forward?
National Bubble Week into the liquid and make hundreds of tiny bubbles. The Girl Scouts were founded on this day in 1912. Find out if there’s a troop you could join in your area. Pour bubble solution in a large, shallow pan. Dip a new fly swatter
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Johnny Appleseed Day
National Noodle Month
Wear green today. Write a story about finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Write a poem today—see how many rhyming words you can include.
Today is the anniversary of the first walk in space in 1965. Can you find out something about space exploration today?
This is the middle of the month and a festive day in the Roman calendar. The day was dedicated to the Roman god, Mars.
Go for a walk to find signs of spring, like new buds on trees or birds building nests. First Day of Spring
Ides of March
March is said to be a windy month. Go to the park or the beach to fly a kite today.
Randolf Caldecott was born on this day in 1846. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to children’s books with superior illustrations. Have you read any?
Get some aerobic exercise today. Ride your bike, take a fast walk, or run around a park. Make sure you keep it up for at least 30 minutes. A walk in the park can be calming and re-energizing. Open your eyes
With adult help, melt chocolate in the microwave. Dip strawberries, pretzels, and raisins. Let harden on wax paper and enjoy. The first map of the United States was published this month in 1784. Can you draw a map of the area between your house and your school?
The flower for the month of March is a daffodil. Draw your favorite flower today.
Everyone who hates his or her name can be called “Joe” today.
The famous cliff swallows of Mission San Juan Capistrano are returning from their winter vacation in Argentina. Tick the box on each day when you have completed 20 minutes of reading. Children who develop a love of reading will become better students and build a better future.
National “Joe” Day
Do some spring cleaning. Clean out your closets, dust your dresser, and donate your outgrown clothes.
Can you nd the four-leaf clover on this page?
and observe the wonders around you.
Take a Walk in the Park Day
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