March
Dinner conversations
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Β· If you could celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, what green outfit would you wear, and how would you join in the festive parade and leprechaun hunt?
Β· Imagine you could attend the Holi Festival in India. What vibrant colors would you use to celebrate, and how would you take part in the joyful color-throwing tradition?
Β· What if you could be a competitor in a major kite festival, like the Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, D.C.? What unique kite design and flying tricks would you showcase?
Β· Suppose you could explore the beautiful cherry blossoms in Japan during Hanami season. What kinds of cherry trees would you visit, and how would you celebrate the arrival of spring?
Β· If you could be a participant in the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska, what team of dogs would you choose, and how would you prepare for this challenging race through the wilderness?
Β· Imagine you could attend the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival in Brazil. What films would you watch, and what stories or adventures would you hope to see on the big screen?
Β· What if you could celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting the achievements of an inspiring woman from history or today? Who would you choose, and how would you honor her?
Β· Suppose you could explore the beauty of the GalΓ‘pagos Islands in Ecuador. What wildlife and unique species would you hope to encounter, and what amazing facts would you learn about them?
Β· If you could be a participant in a global Earth Hour event, how would you conserve energy and celebrate this moment of environmental awareness in your home or community?
Β· Imagine you could visit the Rio Carnival in Brazil. What flamboyant costume would you wear, and how would you dance and celebrate in the energetic Samba parade?
Β· What if you could take part in a global kindness challenge on Random Acts of Kindness Day? What kind gestures and good deeds would you do to make the world a better place?
Β· Suppose you could participate in a nature conservation project on World Wildlife Day. What endangered species or natural habitats would you help protect, and what positive impact would you make?
Β· If you could celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, what special Haft-Seen table items would you display, and how would you welcome the arrival of spring and new beginnings?
Β· Imagine you could attend the International Day of Forests. What activities and events would you take part in to appreciate and protect the world's forests and the creatures that call them home?
Β· What if you could explore the excitement of a science fair on International Day of Mathematics? What math-related experiments and challenges would you create and solve?
Β· Suppose you could participate in a global egg hunt on Egg-citing Easter Day. What creative egg designs would you make, and how would you organize a fun egg hunt with your friends and family?
Β· If you could visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., on International Day of Human Space Flight, which famous spacecraft or aircraft would you want to see, and what space adventures would you learn about?
Β· Imagine you could experience the beauty of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. What cherry blossom-themed activities and events would you take part in, and how would you appreciate the blooming trees?
Β· What if you could participate in a global storytelling festival on World Storytelling Day? What fascinating stories would you share, and how would you captivate your audience with your storytelling skills?
Β· Suppose you could be a wildlife explorer on World Frog Day. What frog species would you search for, and how would you learn about their unique characteristics and habitats?
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Book recommendations
"St. Patrick's Day in the Morning" by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Jan Brett
In this book, Jamie seeks to prove that he's not too small to walk in the St. Patrick's Day parade, with charming illustrations and a heartwarming storyline that captures the spirit of the holiday.
"National Geographic Readers: Caterpillar to Butterfly" by Laura Marsh
In this book, children learn about the life cycle of butterflies, from caterpillar to butterfly, with colorful illustrations and simple text that teach them about metamorphosis.
"Fiona's Luck" by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by Kelly Murphy
In this book, Fiona outsmarts the leprechaun king and saves Ireland from a year of bad luck, with charming illustrations and a spirited storyline that celebrates Irish folklore and St. Patrick's Day.
"Pigs Aplenty, Pigs Galore!" by David McPhail
In this book, a family's quiet evening is disrupted by an invasion of pigs, with humorous illustrations and a rollicking storyline that will have children laughing out loud.
"National Geographic Kids: Everything Spring" by Jill Esbaum
In this book, children learn about the signs of spring, from blooming flowers to baby animals, with colorful photographs and simple text that celebrate the wonders of the season.