March Links


Mardi Gras Mardi Gras 2022 falls on Tuesday, February 21. To learn more about this celebration and for games and craft ideas, visit DLTK Kids.
United States map

March 2 is "Read Across America" Day
Resources and materials from NEA

It is also the birthday of Theodore Geisel, more commonly known as Dr.Seuss!

Visit Seussville to find out more about Dr. Seuss and his characters.
Also lots of fun games here!

U.S. flag

 

 

The Star Spangled Banner was adopted as our national anthem on March 3, 1931.

Words and music

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March 4 marks the beginning of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.

Visit the official Iditarod website.

Look for these Iditarod books at your school or public library.

 

women's history

March is Women's History Month
To learn more click here.
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Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12: Daylight Savings Time begins!

Spring forward, Fall back
is a little rhyme that can help you which way to set your clock.

Ever wonder why we have Daylight Savings Time? You can learn more by clicking here.

 

 

shamrockMarch 17 is St. Patrick's Day.

Visit the DLTK website for more information and activities.

Irish fairy tales from Apples4theteacher

 

 

 

+American Red Cross Month. Check out American Red Cross Facts for Kids.

 

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March 24 is Harry Houdini's birthday.

To learn some magic tricks to impress your friends and family, click here.

Author Birthdays in March:

March 5 - Mem Fox
March 8 - Robert Sabuda
March 11 - Wanda Gag
March 13 - Ellen Raskin
March 18 - Doug Florian
March 20- Lois Lowry
March 25 - Kate DiCamillo
March 27 - Dick King-Smith

 

music girlMarch is Music in Our Schools Month

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Visit these music links:

Online musical games
Instruments of the Orchestra
Instruments of the Orchestra Quiz