Pi Day Activities for Classroom Celebrations

Enjoy these creative Pi Day Activities in the classroom or for at home learning!

Pi Day is March 14 because the first three digits of pi are 3.14. Although pi, which is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter has been known for about 4000 years, the symbol π has only been in use since the 1700s and the first Pi Day celebration was in 1988!

However, anytime is a great time to celebrate pi! The intriguing irrational number and mathematical constant is a great basis for many clever activities, from math art to games!

Pi Graph Variations
Pi Games
Pi Number Printables
Circle Art
Pi Day Story Time

Number pi written on blackboard in swirl shape with text overly, Pi Day Activities.

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Pi Graph Variations

Ever since I shared our pi skyline math art activity with the world, I have been flattered by how many teachers have done the art project as one of their pi day activities with their students! Watch the video below or visit the post for written instructions and additional ideas.

In addition, try these variations on the pi graph from others:

Use cuisinaire blocks to create the pi skyline like this one at Mama Smiles.
Create the pi skyline with LEGO like this one at Homegrown Learners.
Pi Day grid from TinkerLab. This is a square grid, but you could whip one up with circles to make it more in line with the pi theme.

Pi Games

Play Pi Dice! I totally invented this game, but it is still a fun way to celebrate irrational and transcendental numbers!

Progress on dice game to learn the digits of pi

Pi Day Card Game from Math Geek Mama

Pi Number Printables

Print out our exclusive Pi Day coloring page!
Print out this pi printable and see who can memorize the most numbers.
Pi day cootie catcher (and other printables)!

Circle Art

Since pi is equal to the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, any circle-themed math art project is a great way to get in the spirit of Pi Day!