Printable Womens History Month Coloring Pages for Kids

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Each year, the month of March is designated as Women’s History Month. It is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history.

While Women’s History Month is an important event for adults, it can be especially beneficial for children to learn about and understand.

Use these Women’s History Month coloring pages to introduce your kids to some famous women in history.

Take some time to highlight the struggles and successes women faced and provide children with an inspiring example to follow.

In addition to being fun for kids to complete, coloring pages are a great way to strengthen fine motor skills and creativity.

women’s history month coloring pages

These free printables are perfect for a wide range of ages. All you need to do is print your desired pages on regular printer paper, provide your students with crayons or colored pencils, and you’re all set!

There are so many fun ways to teach your students about famous women throughout the month of March.

Here are a few engaging ideas that will help your kids learn more about some amazing historical figures.

Movies for Women’s History Month

I love to incorporate movies and videos into my lesson plans whenever possible.

They’re perfect for sick days or rainy days. Here are a few ideas for kids:

• Hidden Figures – An incredible & inspiring untold true story about three women at NASA who were instrumental in one of history’s greatest operations – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.

• A Ballerina’s Tale – A rare, behind-the-scenes look at the struggles and triumphs in the career of Misty Copeland, the first African-American named principal dancer of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.

• The Miracle Worker – This classic movie is based on the true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan.

women’s history month for kids

Most kids I know love hands-on activities. They help children engage with the topic at hand.

When preparing your kids for Women’s History Month, you can add one or more of these activities to your to-do list:

• Older kids can pay homage to some great historical women by making perler bead figures of Betsy Ross, Sally Ride, Amelia Earhart, and more.

• If you watch “Hidden Figures”, you’ll want to check out these STEM and coding activities based on the story.

• After reading I Am Rosa Parks, complete this mini unit study with your kids. It includes crafts, vocabulary, and writing prompts.

books for women’s history month

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