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A great collection of books and activities to celebrate all month long! This March read aloud calendar is perfect for preschool and elementary classrooms.
Another month has come and gone. The end of February, however, means we’re inching our way to spring!
I’m back with another fun list of books and corresponding activities that is full of ideas for you and your students.
There are enough activities on this list to keep you and your kiddos entertained all month long!
March READ ALOUD CALENDAR
March is full of fun and quirky holidays in addition to the national holidays we celebrate each year – St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, etc.
This book list {and printable read-aloud calendar} is a great resource to have on hand throughout the month.
Most of the books featured in this post can be found at your local library or used bookstore. If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
March IS…
• National Nutrition Month – Take time this month to learn about healthy eating, the food pyramid, and having a well-balanced diet.
• National Peanut Month – Read about peanuts, peanut butter, and George Washington Carver.
March is also full of quirky holidays you can celebrate in your homeschool or classroom. Take a look at the books and activities featured below:
March 1 – National Pig Day
Read If You Give a Pig a Pancake. Then, try one or more of these pig crafts for kids.
March 6 – Dentist’s Day
After reading The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist with your students, students will love brushing this tooth with glitter paint!
March 8 – Popcorn Lover’s Day
Let students munch on some popcorn or even some popcorn cupcakes while you read The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola.
March 11 – Johnny Appleseed Day
After reading your favorite Johnny Appleseed picture book, print out this Johnny Appleseed learning pack for your students to enjoy.
March 14 – Learn About Butterflies Day
Read Are You a Butterfly? Then, explore five hands-on ways you can celebrate Learn About Butterflies Day.
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
Have your students work on one or more of these St. Patrick’s Day activities while you read The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever!
March 19 – Poultry Day
Read The Little Red Hen, and then create a fun Little Red Hen sequencing activity.
March 20 – 1st Day of Spring
Yay! Spring has sprung! Read Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring. Try one or more of these science experiments for spring.
March 22 – National Goof Off Day
Kids will laugh out loud as you read King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub today. Which of these five ways to goof off will you do today?
March 23 – National Puppy Day
Introduce your kids to The Poky Little Puppy. When you’re done, let them create a shaggy pom pom dog of their own!
March 25 – Waffle Day
Prepare waffles for a read-aloud snack today. Let kids munch on them while you read Woodpecker Wants a Waffle.
March 28 – Weed Appreciation Day
Kids will love this fun story about a lion named Dandelion. After reading it, let your students create a thumbprint dandelion to display this spring.
March 30– National Doctor’s Day
Wrap up your monthly celebrations with The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes. Then, kids can make their own paper plate eye model.
For the days leading up to March 17, I suggest the following books which focus on St. Patrick’s Day.
After the 17th, I suggest reading the following spring-themed picture books. They’ll be a great addition to your March read aloud schedule.
Print out the March Read Aloud Calendar. Hang it in a prominent place for daily read-aloud inspiration. Take it to the library so you don’t forget any of the book suggestions. Enjoy!
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