Fun March Activities for Homeschoolers

As the winter thaws and spring starts to blossom, March becomes the perfect month to introduce a mix of educational and engaging activities to your homeschool curriculum. Here are some delightful March activities to make your homeschool FUN and educational this month:

St. Patrick’s Day Activities and more!

1. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Learn about Irish Culture:

• Explore the history and traditions of St. Patrick’s Day.
• Listen to Irish music and learn some basic Irish dance steps.
• Cook an Irish meal together, such as corned beef and cabbage or Irish soda bread.

Crafting Shamrocks:

• Cut out shamrock shapes from green construction paper.
• Decorate the shamrocks with glitter, stickers, or paint.
• Learn about why the shamrock is a symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.

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2. Homeschool FUN Spring Scavenger Hunt

• Create a list of early signs of spring for your children to find outdoors.
• Include items like buds on the trees, blooming flowers, and birds.
• Turn it into a photography project by taking photos of each item found.

3. March Madness Basketball Homeschool Fun

• Incorporate basketball into physical education by practicing dribbling, passing, and shooting skills.
• Learn about probability and statistics by creating brackets and predicting game outcomes.
• Discuss the history of basketball and the NCAA tournament.

4. Science Experiments

Weather Observation:

• Set up a mini weather station and observe the changes as winter turns to spring.
• Learn about different types of clouds and the water cycle.
• Have your kids record the weather for the month of March to observe March coming in like a lion and out like a lamb in our March Activities Packet.

Plant Life Cycle:

• Plant seeds indoors and monitor their growth over time.
• Document the germination process and what plants need to grow.

5. Art Inspired By Spring

• Take inspiration from nature and create art using found materials like leaves and flowers.
• Study famous artists who focused on spring themes, such as Claude Monet.
• Try different mediums, such as watercolor or pastels, to depict the spring landscape.

6. Read Alouds & Literature Circles

• Choose books that celebrate spring, new beginnings, or Irish folklore.
• Start a book club discussion around a selected read.
• Encourage creative writing inspired by the themes of the books read.

7. Pi Day Math Activities (March 14th) for Homeschool Fun

• Bake a pie and use the opportunity to teach about fractions and the concept of Pi.
• Have a “Pi recitation” contest to see who can remember the most digits.
• Explore the history of Pi and how it is used in mathematics today.

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8. Community Service Projects

• Organize a park clean-up to welcome spring.
• Start a neighborhood garden and invite other local homeschoolers to join.
• Visit a local nursing home and brighten the residents’ day with crafts or performances.

March provides a wealth of opportunities to create dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that celebrate the changing seasons and various cultural events. By combining academics with these creative activities, homeschooling can be made memorable and enjoyable for the entire family.

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