- Australian Adopt a Pet Month
- Australian Women’s History Month
- Bandaged Bear Appeal
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- Epilepsy Awareness Month
- Polite Pets Month
- Walk for Water
- World’s Greatest Shave
MARCH is for Kind Hearts, Caring Hands, and Strong Communities.
March means to be kind and Caring for People, Animals, and Our Planet.
March offers rich opportunities for children to learn about kindness, inclusion, health, sustainability, and community through awareness events such as Hearing Awareness Week, Harmony Week, Clean Up Australia activities, World Down Syndrome Day, and environmental days, including World Water Day and Earth Hour. These events support children to develop empathy, respect for diversity, care for the environment, and positive social behaviours. Programming in March should focus on relationships, communication, wellbeing, and active participation in the community through play-based, hands-on experiences that build children’s sense of belonging and agency. Experiences are planned using intentional teaching and inclusive practices in alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Weekly Programming (0–6 years) + Quality Framework Alignment
Week 1: 1–7 March
Focus: Kindness, Inclusion, Hearing Awareness
Activities:
Activity 1 – “Kind Words Circle”
0–2 years: Educator models gentle language and facial expressions during circle time.
3–6 years: Children practise giving compliments to peers using picture prompt cards.
Activity 2 – “Listening Games”
0–2 years: Explore sound bottles and musical instruments to support listening skills.
3–6 years: Play sound-matching and quiet listening games linked to Hearing Awareness Week.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Identity
Outcome 5: Communication
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA5 – Relationships with Children
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
Week 2: 8–14 March
Focus: Belonging, Culture, Mathematics, Creativity
Activities:
Activity 1 – “Celebrating Strong Women”
0–2 years: Look at picture books featuring caring adults.
3–6 years: Draw or paint people who care for us (link to International Women’s Day).
Activity 2 – “Maths Through Play”
0–2 years: Stack blocks and explore shapes.
3–6 years: Count natural objects and explore patterns (Pi Day / Maths Day link).
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 1: Identity
Outcome 4: Confident and involved learners
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA5 – Relationships with Children
Week 3: 15–21 March
Focus: Harmony, Inclusion, Emotional Well-being
Activities:
Activity 1 – “Harmony Art Wall”
0–2 years: Finger painting with shared colours.
3–6 years: Create collaborative artwork about friendship and belonging.
Activity 2 – “Feelings & Kind Actions”
0–2 years: Use emotion cards and mirror play to recognise feelings.
3–6 years: Role-play kind actions and helping behaviours.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Wellbeing
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA5 – Relationships with Children
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
Week 4: 22–28 March
Focus: Sustainability, Environment, Responsibility
Activities:
Activity 1 – “Water Play & Care for Our World”
0–2 years: Sensory water play with cups and containers.
3–6 years: Discuss saving water and practice watering plants (World Water Day).
Activity 2 – “Recycling & Clean-Up”
0–2 years: Sort soft recycled items into baskets.
3–6 years: Participate in a simple clean-up and recycling activity.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 4: Confident and involved learners
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA3 – Physical Environment
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
Week 5: 29–31 March
Focus: Community, Respect, Belonging
Activities:
Activity 1 – “Neighbours & Community Helpers”
0–2 years: Explore photos of familiar community helpers.
3–6 years: Role-play community helpers and discuss how they help others.
Activity 2 – “Lights Off for Earth Hour”
0–2 years: Calm story time with soft lighting.
3–6 years: Discuss caring for the Earth and practise turning off lights.
EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 2: Connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3: Wellbeing
NQS Quality Areas
QA1 – Educational Program and Practice
QA3 – Physical Environment
QA6 – Partnerships with Families and Communities
