Ready-made thematic units to teach in March

Put a spring in your step as you head in to teach these ready-made lesson plans for March! The month is so much easier with our all-planned-for-you thematic units.

Ready-made lesson plans to teach in March

March is the month of International Women’s Day, World Book Day and the Spring Equinox. Our ready-made lesson plans mean you’ll be all ready to teach these important themes, with grab-and-go lesson plans and printables.

Here’s our collection of grab-and-go thematic units to teach in March.

International Women’s Day thematic unit

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th. Our International Women’s Day Unit gives you five age-appropriate lesson plans centred on celebrating women’s achievements, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality.

In this IWD Unit all children can:

:: learn about International Women’s Day: what it is and why it’s important

:: learn about famous women scientists and try a science experiment

:: learn about artist Maria Prymachenko and try an art project

:: interview an inspiring woman they know

:: meet a girl who spoke up and changed the world

:: make their own pledge for change

Play Academy members can download this international Women’s Day unit with all the accompanying printables here.

Not a Play Academy member yet? Find out more and pick your first unit here.

World Book Day thematic unit

The first Thursday in March is World Book Day, a day to celebrate books, stories and reading.

These lesson plans for World Book Day include cross-curricular activities for all your children:

:: build a book nook

:: tell stories with a storytelling tin or story spinners

:: make your own non-fiction book

:: create a story world

:: play book-themed guess who? and math games

:: make book marks

Play Academy members can download this World Book Day unit with all the accompanying printables here.

Not a Play Academy member yet? Find out more and pick your first unit here.

Spring Equinox thematic unit

The Spring Equinox is celebrated on March 22nd and is the perfect theme to inspire science learning, nature-art, nature journalling and connection with the planet.

In this Spring Equinox Unit your children can:

:: learn about seasons and make a mini Spring book

:: spring clean your classroom

:: make a spring wreath

:: go on a Spring nature walk

:: set up a nature table

:: enjoy a spring yoga routine

Play Academy members can download this Spring Equinox unit with all the accompanying printables here.

Not a Play Academy member yet? Find out more and pick your first unit here.

Birds & Eggs thematic unit

Another choice on our Nature curriculum pathway for spring is our Birds & Eggs Unit. In this unit your children can:

:: learn about eggs and make My Book of Eggs

:: go birdwatching and set up a bird investigation table

:: make a bird, egg or chick craft

:: see if they can make play dough nests

:: combine art and storytelling, making word birds or using a bird storytelling tin.

Play Academy members can download this Birds & Eggs unit with all the accompanying printables here.

Not a Play Academy member yet? Find out more and pick your first unit here.

Rainbows thematic unit

This Rainbow unit is great for adding colour to your spring classroom.

In this set of rainbow activities your children can:

:: learn about rainbows and take a taste test

:: develop literacy skills using rainbow similes, rainbow spelling or rainbow sensory writing

:: create rainbow tape paintings or shaving foam rainbows

:: develop skills using rainbow math games

:: complete their own rainbow journal

Play Academy members can download this Rainbows unit with all the accompanying printables here.

Not a Play Academy member yet? Find out more and pick your first unit here.

Choose from over 50 ready-made thematic units

The Play Academy gives you over 50 grab-and-go thematic units which integrate perfectly with your curriculum. They’re carefully planned to introduce each topic and give children a range of hands-on lesson plans that really engage them in learning and developing cross-curricular skills and ideas.

Each unit is clearly laid out, showing you how to introduce and lead each lesson, so you can pick up your chosen unit and be ready to teach.

You can use individual units and also group units together to build a year-round pathway of cross-curricular leaning based around extended themes including Festivals, Science and Math, Art, and Nature.

Your teaching is about to get a whole lot better and easier!

Take a tour of the Play Academy and choose your first thematic unit here.