March is the month when chalkboards earn their keep. Between spring break countdowns, Easter prep, and the daily hustle of lunches and chores, a chalkboard calendar gives your family one spot to see it all. These 33 ideas mix full monthly grids with fun trackers.
Grab your chalk pens and pick a favorite board below. Each one is simple enough to copy on a lazy Sunday afternoon, even if you've never drawn more than a stick figure before.
Month-at-a-Glance Grids
1. Birdhouse Corner Grid
The sign reads "MARCH" above a full calendar grid, with the 1 in the Monday box and the last row ending with 28, 29, 30 and 31 in the Sunday to Wednesday boxes. A small birdhouse sits top left and a little bird perches top right.
This one works great taped to the fridge or a mudroom wall where everyone passes by.
2. Wreath Grid
The sign reads "MARCH" above a full calendar grid, with the 1 in the Monday box and the last row ending with 28, 29, 30 and 31 in the Sunday to Wednesday boxes. A small round wreath of leaves sits in the top right corner.
This grid feels extra welcoming by an entryway or kitchen doorway.
3. Daisy Border Grid
The sign reads "MARCH" above a full calendar grid, with the 1 in the Monday box and the last row ending with 28, 29, 30 and 31 in the Sunday to Wednesday boxes. A row of tiny daisies lines the bottom edge.
Hang this one in a sunny kitchen nook for an instant mood boost.
4. Rain Cloud Grid
The sign reads "MARCH" above a full calendar grid, with the 1 in the Monday box and the last row ending with 28, 29, 30 and 31 in the Sunday to Wednesday boxes. A small cloud with a few raindrops sits in the top left corner.
This design suits a family that loves tracking March showers on the actual calendar.
5. Lamb Corner Grid
The sign reads "MARCH" above a full calendar grid, with the 1 in the Monday box and the last row ending with 28, 29, 30 and 31 in the Sunday to Wednesday boxes. A small lamb sits in the bottom right corner.
Little ones love spotting the lamb on this one each morning.
6. Spring Vines Grid
The sign reads "MARCH" above a full calendar grid, with the 1 in the Monday box and the last row ending with 28, 29, 30 and 31 in the Sunday to Wednesday boxes. Thin leafy vines curl along the left edge.
This grid brings a garden feel to any kitchen or playroom wall.
Countdown Boards
7. Basket Countdown
The sign reads "EASTER IS COMING" in mixed lettering, with "EASTER" in big pink block capitals and "IS COMING" in smaller white script below. A basket of eggs sits beside a row of seven small empty boxes, the basket drawn in coral and the eggs dotted in teal, yellow and white.
This countdown is perfect for the week leading up to Easter Sunday.
8. Spring Equinox Countdown
The sign reads "SPRING IS HERE" in bright butter yellow script across the top. A small sun with simple ray lines sits beside a small flower, both in white and coral chalk, next to one empty box for the countdown number.
This board marks the exact shift into spring on the calendar.
9. Last Day of School
The sign reads "SCHOOL'S OUT" in bold teal block letters. A small schoolhouse with a tiny triangle roof and a square door sits beside an empty box where the day count goes, drawn in white and coral chalk.
This one gets more exciting as the number drops each week. Keep the schoolhouse plain: a square, a triangle roof, one window, one door.
10. Vacation Countdown
The sign reads "VACATION" in big pink script letters. A suitcase with a small round sticker on its front sits beside an empty box for the countdown, drawn in teal and butter yellow chalk.
This board builds excitement before a family trip, big or small. Add a little luggage tag or stripe to the suitcase for extra charm without much extra work.
11. Recital Countdown
The sign reads "SHOW TIME" in white block capitals with a bit of flair on the letters. A small star sits above an empty box for the countdown number, the star drawn in butter yellow chalk with a few small dots scattered nearby.
This one suits a family gearing up for a dance recital or school play.
Command Center Planners
12. Family Command Center
The sign reads "FAMILY PLAN" in bold coral block letters across the top. Below sits a long strip of seven boxes labeled with the weekday letters S M T W T F S, and under that, four short blank lines in white chalk for notes.
This board earns its spot by the kitchen door or on the fridge where everyone checks in daily.
13. Practice Schedule
The sign reads "GAME PLAN" in bold teal block letters. A small ball, glove and bat sit beside five short blank lines, the items drawn in coral and white chalk with simple rounded shapes.
This board keeps a busy sports season from turning into a scheduling mess. Fill in each line with a practice time or game location so nobody misses a pickup.
14. School Lunch Menu
The sign reads "LUNCH MENU" in pink script letters at the top. A small lunch box sits above five rows, each labeled with a weekday letter M T W T F, drawn in white chalk with a coral lunch box and teal handle.
This board takes the morning guesswork out of packing lunches.
15. Appointment Wall
The sign reads "SAVE THE DATE" in coral, yellow and pink block letters. A small calendar page icon sits above three short blank lines, drawn with simple square corners and a few tiny dots for texture, all in coral and teal chalk.
This spot works well near the family entryway for quick glances.
16. Allowance Tracker
The sign reads "ALLOWANCE" in butter yellow block capitals. A small coin purse sits beside a short row of five blank circles, the purse drawn in coral with a little teal clasp on top.
This board helps kids see their savings goal take shape week by week. Fill a circle in each time a chore gets done or an allowance payment goes out.
17. Date Night Plan
The sign reads "US TIME" in pink script letters. Two small candles with tiny flame shapes sit above three short blank lines, drawn in white and coral chalk with a few small dots scattered around.
This one is a sweet reminder to keep date nights on the calendar too.
Kids' Activity Calendars
18. Chore Heroes
The sign reads "CHORE HEROES" in bold teal block letters with a bit of a wavy baseline. A small cape sits beside a grid of ten blank circles, the cape drawn in coral with a little swoosh line for movement.
This board turns chores into a fun family challenge. Let each kid fill in a circle with a star or checkmark after finishing a task.
19. Hop Along Chart
The sign reads "HOP ALONG" in butter yellow script letters. A bunny hops over a row of seven small stepping stones, the bunny drawn in white chalk with pink ears and the stones outlined in teal.
This board makes a fun weekly habit tracker for younger kids. Have them move a small chalk mark or sticker from stone to stone as the week goes on.
20. Garden Helper
The sign reads "GARDEN HELPER" in coral block letters. A trowel and a small flower pot sit beside four check boxes, the trowel drawn in white chalk and the pot filled with a tiny teal sprout.
This board fits right by the back door where garden tools wait. Check off a box each time watering, weeding or planting gets done that week.
21. Kitchen Helper
The sign reads "LITTLE CHEF" in pink script letters at the top. A chef hat sits beside a short row of five blank circles, the hat drawn in white chalk with a little coral band at the base.
This board is a sweet way to celebrate a kid's growing kitchen skills. Fill a circle each time they help stir, measure or set the table.
22. Reading Rainbow
The sign reads "READ A RAINBOW" in bold mixed lettering, with each word a different color: white, coral, teal and butter yellow. Six curved rainbow bands arc across the board, each band left blank for a book title to be written in.
This board makes a fun reading log for a classroom corner or a kid's bedroom wall.
Gratitude and Faith Boards
23. Easter Week
The sign reads "HOLY WEEK PLAN" in coral, yellow and pink block letters. A small palm branch sits beside six short blank lines, the branch drawn in teal chalk with a few simple leaf strokes.
This board helps a family walk through each day of Holy Week together. Use the lines to note a short reading, activity or family moment planned for each day.
24. Joyful Gratitude
The sign reads "JOY LIST" in butter yellow script letters. A smiling sun with a simple curved mouth sits above four short blank lines, drawn in coral and white chalk with a few tiny dots around it.
This board is a lovely spot for a nightly gratitude habit. Have each family member add one thing that made them smile that day.
25. Family Prayer Time
The sign reads "PRAY TOGETHER" in white script letters across the top. Two small clasped hands sit beside four short blank lines, drawn simply in coral chalk with soft rounded fingers.
This board works well in a quiet corner where the family gathers each evening. Use the lines to list names or needs the family wants to pray for that week.
26. Resurrection Garden
The sign reads "HE LIVES" in bold teal block letters. The chalk drawing shows a small garden scene with an empty tomb opening and a few spring flowers growing nearby, drawn in white, coral and butter yellow chalk.
This board brings a meaningful Easter moment into the home.
27. Blessings Basket
The sign reads "BLESSINGS" in pink script letters at the top. A basket holding small hearts and flowers sits below, drawn in coral, teal and white chalk, with one blank line underneath for writing something in.
This board makes a sweet spot to jot down a weekly family blessing.
Simple Drawing-Led Boards
28. Peeking Crocus
The sign reads "PEEK-A-BOO" in playful pink script. A single purple crocus peeks through a small patch of white chalk snow, its petals drawn in soft purple with a bright yellow center.
This board celebrates the first little signs of spring popping up outside. It's a sweet standalone piece for a mudroom or front hall during late winter into March.
29. Spring Rain
The sign reads "SPRING SHOWERS" in teal block letters across the top. Three umbrellas of different sizes stand in a row, drawn in coral, yellow and white chalk, with small raindrops falling around them.
This board is a cheerful nod to March's unpredictable weather. Vary the umbrella sizes and stripe patterns a bit to make the drawing feel playful and full.
30. Welcome Robin
The sign reads "WELCOME BACK" in white script letters. A robin stands on a small fence post, the bird's body drawn in coral with a soft brown and white chalk wing, perched on a simple teal post.
This board is a favorite for celebrating the return of birds in early spring. Keep the robin's shape simple: an oval body, round head, and small triangle beak.
31. Kite Day
The sign reads "FLY HIGH" in bold pink block letters. A kite with a bow-tie tail flies above a few small rolling hills, the kite drawn in teal and yellow with a white string trailing down to the ground.
This board captures that first warm, windy day of the season. Add a few small bows along the tail string for a fun, playful touch.
32. Pot of Posies
The sign reads "FRESH CUT" in white script letters. A small pitcher holds three tulips and a few leaves, the pitcher drawn in teal chalk and the tulips in coral, pink and butter yellow.
This board brings a fresh-flower feel to a kitchen counter or windowsill area. Keep the tulip shapes simple: a cup shape on a thin stem with one or two leaves.
33. March Moon
The sign reads "GOODNIGHT MARCH" in soft white script across the top. A crescent moon with two small stars sits above a tiny house, all drawn in teal and butter yellow chalk with a few scattered dots in the sky.
This board makes a sweet closer for the month on a bedroom wall.
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