The weather in spring typically includes rain and wind as well as increasing temperatures. Rainbows are also associated with this time of year. The changing weather at that time of year offers inspiration for many science and art projects. Tracking weather and painting pictures of different types of weather are two simple activity ideas. A general spring theme also works well for the preschool age level. Taking the activities outdoors when the weather permits gives the kids the chance to explore the changing environment themselves.
March is National Nutrition Month. Starting with nutrition education at the preschool level builds a solid foundation for good eating habits in the future. Activities that teach kids the basics of healthy food choices work well for the pre-K curriculum. Healthy snacks give the kids firsthand experience with good nutrition. Working nutrition activities into the curriculum throughout the month of March helps the kids gain a better understanding of the topic.
March 17 marks St. Patrick's Day each year. St. Patrick's Day offers a broad theme with many different subcategories for planning activities. Leprechauns, clovers, rainbows, Ireland and the color green all fit within the St. Patrick's Day theme. The St. Patrick's Day theme fits different areas of the curriculum and teaches kids about holidays. A series of activities in the week leading up to the holiday grows the excitement. A St. Patrick's Day party culminates the activities in a fun and festive way.
Dr. Seuss's birthday falls on March 2, making it an ideal theme for the preschool classroom. The rhyming patterns in the Seuss books are particularly appealing to youngsters and lend themselves well to rhyming activities. A birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss on his actual birthday helps kick off the other related activities you plan for the preschool students.