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.