March Holidays and Events - Teachable Moments in March

Here's a more detailed list of March Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for March 2nd.

Theodor Seuss Geisel's Birthday
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. Celebrate his birthday and learn more about him with these Theodor Seuss Geisel Printables and activity ideas. For hands-on fun, make your own green eggs: Mix eggs with green food coloring and cook.

• Theodor Seuss Geisel Printables
• Theodor Seuss Geisel's Birthday Fun

Wilt Chamberlain Scores 100 Points
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 100 points in a single game. This NBA record was set in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks.

• Basketball Printables - Basketball Wordsearch
• James Naismith, Inventor of Basketball Coloring Page
• Do-It-Yourself Basketball

Mount Rainier National Park Established
Mount Rainier National Park was established on March 2, 1899, becoming the 5th National Park in the United States. Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington and is mountainous terrain featuring glaciers, alpine lakes, streams and swamps. Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountain climbing.

• Mount Rainier National Park Coloring Page
• Washington Printables

National Banana Cream Pie Day
March 2nd is National Banana Cream Pie Day. Banana Cream Pie is made with milk, eggs, cinnamon, butter, and sliced bananas. Try this recipe by Diana Rattray.

• Banana Cream Pie Recipeby Diana Rattray, About.com Guide to Southern Food
• Pie Coloring Page

For March 1-15, click on the squares below.
For March 16-31 Holidays, go to March Events 16th - 31st
For an overview, go to March Fundays Calendar