This week, we welcome back the colors of spring. The next season brings shades like green, yellow, and purple back to our gardens, and the colorful Hindu holiday, Holi, which celebrates the end of winter, love, and the triumph of good over evil.

It’s your lucky day! This week’s Learning Snacks has arrived! Even though today is Pi Day, don’t fill up on fun too early! We end the week with St. Patrick’s Day. Try a new recipe, read a new silly story, or craft a beautiful piece of art.

March is Women’s History Month! This year’s theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”. As we honor the women who raised us, we also honor women who made our world better throughout history. International Women’s Day on March 8th is the perfect time to share stories and give thanks to all the special women in your life!

Ramadan also begins this week on March 10th. Starting at sundown, Muslim families will begin their month-long, dawn-to-sunset fast to mark this holy time in the calendar.

On this Leap Day, we are beginning to get ready for Read Across America 2024! Beginning next week, classrooms and families all about the nation will celebrate with reading marathons and read-alouds. This all leads up to Read Across America Day on March 7th. This year’s theme is celebrating a world of diverse readers.

February is Black History Month and it’s never too early to share the amazing stories and accomplishments of Black leaders in history and today. Discussing the resilience of Black men and women heroes can help children better understand our country’s history and the importance of fighting for what is right.

This long President’s Day weekend means extra opportunities for spending family time together! This Saturday is Random Acts of Kindness Day. When doing a random act of kindness, we mustn’t expect anything in return. Have a one-of-a-KIND weekend with this week’s Learning Snacks!