March 7 — National Cereal Day #NationalCerealDay

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David messed his leg up at work the other day and no, matter how many times I try and make dinner David will not let me. I was thinking we could celebrate a #Holiday that fell on March 7- National Cereal Day and have Cereal for dinner this evening. Would you want to join us?

We have Charlie’s favorite Cereal Fruity Pebbles and Frosted Flakes which we all will eat. Along with a box of Corn Flakes and Cheerio’s. I will eat either of them. I can get David a box of Captain Crunch because that is his favorite Cereal. What kind of Cereal would you want and why?

Then if your #Homeschooling your children or just like to keep learning going on in your home I’ve created a post for you and your family on National Cereal Day featuring facts & tips with crafts and recipes that are #kidfriendlymomapproved recipes.

March 7 — National Cereal Day– Hashtag: #NationalCerealDay This #Holiday is Perfect for: Families, Homeschool fun, snack‑time crafts, family polls, and nostalgic cereal memories.

How National Cereal Day Started

National Cereal Day celebrates one of America’s most iconic breakfast staples. Did you know Cereal became popular in the late 1800s when health‑focused food reformers created grain‑based breakfast food?

By the 1900s, cereal companies introduced mascots, prizes, and colorful boxes — turning breakfast into a fun, kid‑friendly ritual. Today, cereal is a beloved snack, craft supply, and homeschool tool. All wrapped up in one neat package.

Kid‑Friendly Cereal Crafts– Fun, low‑mess, and perfect for preschool through elementary ages.

1. Cereal Rainbow Craft

Sort cereal by color
Glue onto cardstock in rainbow arcs
Add cotton‑ball clouds

2. Cereal Picture Frames

Use cardboard frames
Glue on Cheerios, Fruit Loops, or Kix
Paint with pastel acrylics

3. Cereal Counting Bracelets

Use pipe cleaners
Add cereal pieces for counting practice
Great for fine‑motor skills

4. Cereal Science: Sink or Float?

Test different cereals in water
Record predictions and results
Turn it into a mini‑lab sheet

Kid‑Friendly Cereal Recipes

No‑Bake Cereal Snack Bars

Ingredients:

3 cups cereal (any kind)
1 cup mini marshmallows
2 tbsp butter
Optional: chocolate chips, sprinkles

Directions:

Melt butter + marshmallows.
Stir in cereal.
Press into a pan.
Chill 30 minutes and slice.

Cereal Yogurt Parfaits– Layer: yogurt → cereal → fruit → repeat. Cereal Yogurt parfait is a snack that kids can build their own Parfait.

Chocolate Cereal Clusters

Melt chocolate
Stir in cereal
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment
Chill until firm

Books About Cereal & Breakfast Fun– Perfect for homeschool tie‑ins.

Age	Book Title	Why It Works
Preschool	If You Give a Moose a Muffin	Food‑themed sequencing fun
Early Readers	The Cereal Box Mystery	Light mystery with cereal clues
Elementary	The Great Cereal Box Contest	Creativity + problem‑solving
Create Your Own Story About Cereal	Your Title	Reading/ Art

Movies & Shows Featuring Breakfast or Food Themes– (Not cereal‑specific, but perfect for themed learning.)

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs — Food science fun
Ratatouille — Cooking inspiration
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory — Imagination + food
Curious George: Breakfast Time Episodes — Preschool‑friendly

Poll: What’s Your Favorite Cereal? Create a Poll listing 5 to 10 Cereals and let your friends and family vote on their favorite Cereal and jot down notes of why. Then create a report to be read out loud.

Frosted Flakes
Fruit Loops
Lucky Charms
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cheerios
Cap’n Crunch
Other (comment below!)

Poll: Have your friends and family vote on who’s the Best Cereal Mascot? Make notes of why they choose that mascot into a report to be read out loud.

Vote for your favorite mascot: