We have been lucky to have had a mild winter, but I am still looking forward to spring.  This year Spring begins March 20th, the signs of spring are already beginning.  Take your host kids on a nature hunt for the signs of spring in your garden!

MARCH IS:

• Irish American Month – We all celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in March!
  
  
• 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