I love March with its promises of spring. As I thought about what I could plan for March, I decided to explore some spring themes… because after all, what’s March without rainbows and mud?!
Since I made these calendars for families to use year after year, I left Easter out of the plans since this holiday can occur in March or April. We do, however, celebrate Easter. In the weeks leading up to Easter, I plan a number of educational and fun activities for my children.
One of our favourite Easter traditions is to do the Resurrection Eggs in the twelve days leading up to Easter. We also make cards, do some baking, and have discussions about God’s love for us and the meaning of Christ’s resurrection.
Are you excited yet?! I know I am! Here’s what’s planned for March!
Four weeks of fun, educational activities! Get your #FREE March #homeschool calendar! Share on X
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THEME FOR THE MONTH: Spring
INVESTIGATE: Mud, rainbows, rain
NUMBERS: 13, 14
LETTERS: Q, R, S
COLOURS: Yellow
CELEBRATIONS: St. Patrick’s Day (Mar. 17)
MARCH CALENDAR
WEEK 1
MONDAY
- Read: Mud
- Practice writing the number thirteen
- Watch and do the “Q” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Go outside and make mud art (look here for inspiration)
- Make brown playdough together (or provide clay)
- Provide “Q” playdough placemat and make a “Q” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Mud Book: How to Make Mud Pies and Cakes
- Go outside and make mud pies of our own
- Write the letter “Q” and add it to our alphabet book
THURSDAY
- Sing along to the Ooey Gooey Mud song
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make this healthier version of worms in dirt
FRIDAY
- Read: Mud Puddle
- Indoor mud hopping game (hop from one brown paper square to the next)
- Do some of these mud math activities
WEEK 2
MONDAY
- Read: Rainbow of My Own
- Practice writing the number 13
- Watch and do the “R” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Set up a rainbow themed play table
- Make yellow playdough together
- Provide “R” playdough placemat and make a “R” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: All the Colors of a Rainbow
- Watch this YouTube video about light & colour
- Make a rainbow mosaic collage
THURSDAY
- Sign and sign along to the song: I Can Sing a Rainbow
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make these Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats
FRIDAY
- Read: My Color is Rainbow
- Play with prisms and flashlights
WEEK 3
MONDAY
- Read: The Colors of the Rainbow
- Practice writing the number 14
- Do this rainbow celery experiment
TUESDAY
- Make yellow playdough together
- Provide “R” playdough placemat and make a “R” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
- Make a rainbow flip book (every page a different color)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: What Makes a Rainbow
- Paint a rainbow with watercolour paints
- Lacing beads on pipe cleaners (to make rainbows)
THURSDAY
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our snack
- Make a rainbow fruit tray (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, etc.)
FRIDAY
- Read: The Rainbow Book
- Write the letter “R” and add it to our alphabet book
- Rainbow sorting use different coloured objects/toys
WEEK 4
MONDAY
- Make and set up a simple rain gauge (check daily)
- Practice writing the number 14
- Watch and do the “S” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Read: Down Comes the Rain
- Make blue playdough together
- Provide “S” playdough placemat and make a “S” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Sing: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring!
- Make a rain cloud / rain craft
THURSDAY
- Read: One Rainy Day
- Field trip to the grocery store to buy ingredients for snack
- Make this cute edible rain art
FRIDAY
- Check how much water is in our rain gauge
- Write the letter “S” and add it to our alphabet book
- Sing and dance along to this song: Drip, Drop, Rain
So there you have it! A full month of learning and fun for a preschool or kindergarten child! Feel free to use any or all of these activities in your
Reflect:
What plans do you have for March? I would love to hear your thoughts on our planning for this month!
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