March is Developmental Disabilities Month and Women’s History Month! We’ll be including some ways to celebrate and engage with our otters about each – a great opportunity to practice our VRE value of inclusion! Below are some ideas around Women’s History. Keep an eye out for ideas about developmental disabilities next!

Learning and Reflecting

2 minute video about this month from PBS kids.

Oral history videosfrom prominent Pacfic Northwest women.

List of childrens’ books about feminism and prominent female activists.

Activities & Outings

Visit the Northwest Women’s Show at the Tacoma Dome March 23-24

Buy Girl Scout cookies! Ask around in your kids’ classroom to see who’s selling 🙂

Donate to organizations like Justice for Girls Coalition of Washington State or Mary’s Place

Diversify your entertainment – buy tickets to women’s sports events like the Storm, or check out a women’s sports broadcasts in addition to mens’ teams.