I share my birthday with my youngest grandson––he will be two on Sunday.  I think you’ll agree that was a very precious birthday present for me!   In our family there are a number of other March birthdays including my other grandson who was lucky enough to be born on St. Patrick’s Day.  For years he thought the parade that included clowns, marching bands and leprechauns was just for him.

March is also the birthday month for my husband, son-in-law, a cousin or two and lots of friends.  That got me thinking it MUST be the most popular month for being born in the United States.  But no, the month for that distinction is August!  I think it would be a fun classroom activity to make a chart of children’s and teacher’s birthdays.  And that could lead to a discussion of the best birthday memories and why.  It’s not always about presents.  Except in my case, of course!