March 2027 Awareness Days Calendar for EYFS, KS1, Nursery & Preschool (Free Printable Download)
Looking for March 2027 awareness days, celebrations and activity ideas for EYFS and KS1? Our free printable March 2027 calendar highlights key special dates, festivals and themed learning opportunities for nursery schools, preschools, childminders and primary classrooms.
Use it to support playful provision, real-world connections and meaningful experiences throughout the month. Have fun! 😊
How to Use This Calendar
This calendar is designed to support enhanced provision and playful experiences. In high-quality early years practice:
Children’s interests, schemas and developmental needs remain the starting point
These dates are used flexibly as optional enhancements
You might use this calendar to:
Introduce new vocabulary or experiences
Add small enhancements to continuous provision
Make connections to children’s interests
Celebrate diversity and real-world events
You do not need to “cover” every date — choose what is meaningful for your children.
Quick Links to our March 2027 Special Date Pages | EYFS & KS1 Activity & Enhancement Ideas:
Mon 8th Feb - Wed 10th Mar - Ramadan (The dates of this religious festival can vary based on observations of the moon.)
Mon 1st - St. David’s Day
Wed 3rd - World Wildlife Day
Thu 4th - World Book Day
Fri 5th - Sun 14th - British Science Week
Sun 7th - Mother’s Day (UK)
Mon 8th - International Women’s Day
Mon 8th - Sun 14th - Healthcare Science Week
Tue 9th - Wed 10th - Eid Al-Fitr (The dates of this religious festival can vary based on observations of the moon.)
Thu 11th - World Kidney Day
Mon 15th - Fri 19th - Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Mon 15th - Sun 21st - Nutrition and Hydration Week
Mon 15th - Sun 21st - Shakespeare Week
Wed 17th - St. Patrick’s Day
Thu 18th - Global Recycling Day
Fri 19th - World Sleep Day (TBC)
Fri 19th - Red Nose Day (TBC)
Sat 20th - World Oral Health Day
Sat 20th - World Sparrow Day
Sun 21st - International Colour Day
Sun 21st - World Poetry Day
Mon 22nd - World Water Day
Mon 22nd/Tue 23rd - Holi
Fri 26th - Purple Day
Fri 26th - Mon 29th - Easter
Sun 28th - Clocks go forward (UK)
Overarching Themes This March 2027 | EYFS & KS1 Adventures 🌿📚
Welcome to March! This month is a vibrant shift towards Spring, blending scientific discovery, cultural literacy, and vital well-being topics. It offers a rich curriculum focusing on renewal, diversity, and healthy living, perfectly timed as the weather improves.
Below are possible connections and enhancement ideas.
These are intended as:
Starting points
Conversation prompts
Ideas to enrich provision
In practice, these should sit alongside child-led play.
📌 Spring, Science, and the Natural World 🔬🌱
March heralds the start of Spring, providing a wealth of topics rooted in Understanding the World and scientific exploration. This theme encourages observation, conservation, and curiosity.
Special Dates: Wed 3rd - World Wildlife Day & Sat 20th - World Sparrow Day
Themes: Habitats, Animals, Wildlife, Conservation
Connections & Learning Focus: Focuses on local and global wildlife, encouraging observation and discussion about animal care and protection.
Special Date: Fri 26th - Mon 29th - Easter
Themes: New Life / Life Cycles, Animals
Connections & Learning Focus: The central focus on new life (chicks, eggs, lambs) and the religious story/traditions of the Christian festival.
Special Date: Fri 5th - Sun 14th - British Science Week
Themes: Science: Simple Experiments, Working Scientifically, Life Cycles
Connections & Learning Focus: A concentrated period for hands-on, cross-curricular science; exploring properties, forces, and life cycles.
Special Date: Thu 18th - Global Recycling Day
Themes: Materials, The Environment, Sustainability, Recycling
Connections & Learning Focus: Practical resources based on sorting, reusing, and reducing waste, linking to caring for the planet.
Special Date: Mon 22nd - World Water Day
Themes: Water, Weather, Conservation
Connections & Learning Focus: Focuses on the importance of water, the water cycle, and how we use water responsibly.
📌 Literacy, Language, and Creativity 📖🎭
March is a powerhouse month for literacy, celebrating books, language, and storytelling across various creative forms.
Special Date: Thu 4th - World Book Day
Themes: Familiar Stories, Traditional Tales, Characters
Connections & Learning Focus: The biggest annual celebration of books, inspiring costumes, reading for pleasure, and authors/illustrators.
Special Date: Sun 21st - World Poetry Day
Themes: Poetry & Rhyme, Speaking and Listening
Connections & Learning Focus: Focuses on the expressive side of language, encouraging children to create and perform simple poems.
Special Date: Mon 15th - Sun 21st - Shakespeare Week
Themes: Historical Stories, History, Drama, Role Play
Connections & Learning Focus: An accessible introduction to classic literature through simplified stories and dramatic play.
Special Date: Sun 21st - International Colour Day
Themes: Expressive Arts and Design, Colours & Colour Mixing
Connections & Learning Focus: A visual theme that encourages experimentation with colours, their properties, and their use in art and language (e.g., describing feelings).
📌 Health, Well-being, and Diversity ❤️🌍
This theme addresses essential aspects of Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), promoting self-care, healthy habits, and understanding diverse family structures and global cultures.
Special Dates: Sun 7th - Mother’s Day (UK) & Mon 8th - International Women’s Day
Themes: My Family, People Who Help Us, PSED
Connections & Learning Focus: Celebrates important female figures in children's lives and the contributions of women globally.
Special Dates: Mon 15th - Sun 21st - Nutrition and Hydration Week & Sat 20th - World Oral Health Day
Themes: Healthy Eating, Ourselves, Teeth & Oral Hygiene
Connections & Learning Focus: Practical experiences on the importance of balanced diets, drinking water, and effective tooth brushing.
Special Dates: Fri 19th (TBC) - World Sleep Day & Thu 11th - World Kidney Day
Themes: Ourselves, Body Systems, Self-Care
Connections & Learning Focus: Promotes understanding of the body and the importance of rest and hydration for overall health.
Special Dates: Mon 15th - Fri 19th - Neurodiversity Celebration Week & Fri 26th - Purple Day
Themes: All About Me, Celebrating Differences, Mental Health, Autism
Connections & Learning Focus: Crucial focus on inclusion, celebrating different ways of thinking and learning, and promoting empathy.
Special Dates: Mon 8th Feb - Wed 10th Mar (TBC) - Ramadan & Tue 9th - Wed 10th (TBC) - Eid Al-Fitr & Mon 22nd/Tue 23rd - Holi
Themes: Festivals and Celebrations, Beliefs
Connections & Learning Focus: Introduces major global festivals (Hindu, Muslim), focusing on themes like charity, light, and new beginnings.
Special Dates: Mon 1st - St. David’s Day & Wed 17th - St. Patrick’s Day
Themes: Nations of the UK, Culture
Connections & Learning Focus: Learning about the patron saints, flags, and cultural traditions of Wales and Ireland.
Special Date: Fri 19th (TBC) - Red Nose Day
Themes: Charity, Community, PSED
Connections & Learning Focus: A fun, light-hearted event that promotes the concept of giving and helping others in need.
“These ideas can be introduced through play, conversation, stories and small enhancements to provision.
Our calendars offer inspiration — your curriculum remains rooted in children.”
Browse ALL of our March 2027 Special Date Enhancement Activity Ideas Pages for EYFS & KS1:
Read our new Educational & Informative Event Blog Posts. Browse awareness dates below using the arrows and click through to our dedicated blog post pages to read more.
March 2027 Festivals & Celebrations | Printable Resources and Enhancement Ideas for EYFS & KS1:
Explore our dedicated festival and celebration pages. Learn more about each event and find a wealth of resources and activity inspiration for your setting or school by clicking on the page buttons below.
Popular March 2027 Themes | Activity Inspiration & Resources for EYFS & KS1:
Whether you’re a nursery, preschool, school, childminder or parent looking for some fresh ideas, please feel free to browse our topics using the arrows on the right to scroll through the buttons below. We’ve selected some of the most popular themes for March.
Popular EVERGREEN Themes | EYFS & KS1 Inspirational Activities & Provision Resources:
Are you looking for themes that are adored by children all-year-round? Use the arrows on the right to browse and select key themes for childminders, nurseries, preschools, year 1 and year 2.
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