As we start planning for Women’s History Month, we’ve been thinking about our students. This year’s group has different needs than last year’s and we’ve needed materials that are a little more supportive in their design. We may still use our printable biographies, but we’re excited about the format of these COLORING SHEETS as a more manageable alternative.
Each features an amazing woman whose life’s work made a significant impact on the world we live in now. Mae Jemison, Malala Yousafzai, Ruth Bader Ginsburg… their stories deserve a spot in our lesson plans for Women’s History Month. These women lived and thought outside of the box. They pushed themselves. They stood up for others. Or they said, “Why not?” when others said, “No.”
On deck, we have:
- Maya Angelou
- Susan B. Anthony
- Bessie Coleman
- Anne Frank
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Mae Jemison
- Katherine Johnson
- Wangari Maathai
- Diana Nyad
- Mother Teresa
- Serena Williams
- Malala Yousafzai
And there are so many good picture books out there that are perfect for Women’s History Month. As you’re working on your plans, gather some up for your read-aloud basket. These are some of our favorites:
- Shark Lady by Jess Keating
- The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps
- Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai
- Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge by Rachel Dougherty
- She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton
- I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy
- Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison
- When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster by Mark Weakland
- Helen’s Big World: The Life of Helen Keller by Doreen Rappaport
- Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed
- How the Cookie Crumbled by Gilbert Ford
- A Royal Ride: Catherine the Great’s Great Invention by Kristen Fulton
MORE RESOURCES FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
For children who would rather have a book, we get it. We love books, too! Try these:
And for our youngest readers (K-1) we love:
There’s so much here to get you started and on your way for Women’s History Month. Happy planning!
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