We may seem to be having an endless winter, but Spring will come soon.  This weekend temperatures may climb into the 5o degree mark!  Spring begins March 2oth, the signs of spring are already beginning.  Take your host kids on a nature hunt for the signs of spring in your garden and neighborhood!

MARCH IS:

• Irish American Month – St. Patrick’s Day was March 17rh!
  
• Music in Our Schools Month – Does your host child play an instrument, help them practice, go to their concert, enjoy the music!
• National Craft Month – How many craft projects can you do with your host kids this month?
• National Nutrition Month – Help the host children eat healthy meals and snacks!
• National Women’s History Month – Learn a little about Women’s History and share with your host kids: http://www.factmonster.com/womens-history-month/
• Poetry Month – Read and write poems with your host children. http://www.storyit.com/Classics/JustPoems/index.htm
• Red Cross Month – Au Pair in America offers scholarships for Au Pairs to take Red Cross Classes: http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/life_in_the_us/insurance.asp