March is the perfect time to honor women’s legacies! Engaging Women’s History Month activities for students in the classroom is a great idea to transform historical lessons about women into immersive experiences, fostering empathy and critical thinking. In this post, you’ll discover various student-friendly ideas—from crafts and reading challenges to STEM projects and writing prompts—that honor women’s contributions across history. Let’s make this month a celebration, not just a chance to educate, empower, and ignite change.
10 Women’s History Month Activities for Students
Celebrate Women’s History Month with these diverse and educational activities designed to engage students in learning about influential women and their impact on society.
1. Women in STEM Exploration Day
Introduce students to groundbreaking women in STEM fields with a day full of mini-projects and hands-on challenges. This activity helps break gender stereotypes and inspires students, especially girls, to explore science and technology fields.
Materials:
- STEM challenge kits or materials (e.g., building blocks, circuits, code worksheets)
- Biographies or videos about women in STEM
How to Do:
- Set up stations for different STEM challenges
- Introduce each challenge with a short bio of a female STEM pioneer
- Let students rotate through stations and reflect on what they learned
2. Women’s History Word Search
Enhance vocabulary and awareness of key terms related to women’s history with a themed word search. This activity supports language development and historical knowledge.
Download the “Women’s History Word Search” worksheet to build vocabulary and celebrate women’s achievements.
Materials:
- Word search templates
- Writing utensils
How to Do:
- Distribute word search puzzles to students.
- Discuss the significance of each term.
- Encourage students to create their own word searches.
3. Women’s History Month Bulletin Board
Create a collaborative bulletin board highlighting women’s achievements. This visual project fosters teamwork and reinforces historical knowledge.
Materials:
- Bulletin board supplies
- Art materials
How to Do:
- Assign students to research different influential women.
- Students create visual representations of their subjects.
- Display the artwork on the bulletin board.
4. Virtual Field Trip to Women’s History Museum
Give your students an unforgettable experience by taking them on a virtual tour of the National Women’s History Museum or a similar digital exhibit. These virtual tours provide powerful insight into the struggles and triumphs of women throughout history. This activity encourages visual learning and supports digital literacy while deepening historical understanding.
Materials:
- Internet access
- Computers or tablets
How to Do:
- Schedule a virtual tour through the museum’s website.Guide students through the exhibits.
- Facilitate a discussion on their observations.
5. Letters to Inspirational Women
Encourage students to reflect on the women who have shaped their lives or made a global impact. In this writing activity, they’ll compose heartfelt letters to real-life or historical women who inspire them, whether it’s a family member, community leader, or famous figure.
Materials:
- Writing paper
- Envelopes
How to Do:
- Discuss the importance of recognizing influential women.
- Students write letters expressing their admiration.Optionally, send the letters to the recipients.
6. Women’s History Month Journal Prompts
Daily journaling during Women’s History Month is a simple yet powerful way to build writing fluency while encouraging reflection. With thought-provoking prompts, students can explore topics like gender equality, women’s rights movements, or personal heroes. Journaling helps them connect emotionally with the past and fosters critical thinking.
Use this Women’s History Journal Prompts template to encourage your students to write about women.
Materials:
- Writing prompts sheet
- Journals or notebooks
- Writing utensils
How to Do:
- Provide students with daily prompts related to women’s history.
- Allocate time for journaling each day.
- Encourage sharing and discussion of journal entries.
7. Classroom Wax Museum
Make history come alive by transforming your classroom into a wax museum of iconic women. Students research, dress as, and perform in character as historic figures—like Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, or Malala Yousafzai. This immersive experience helps them build research, public speaking, and empathy skills while exploring real-life role models.
Materials:
- Costumes or props
- Research materials
How to Do:
- Assign each student a historical woman to research.
- Students prepare a short speech and a costume.
- Host the wax museum for peers and parents.
8. Design a Stamp Honoring a Woman
Celebrate Women’s History Month through art by having students design a postage stamp that honors a woman they admire. This creative activity combines research, symbolism, and personal expression. Students learn about impactful women and visually represent their contributions in miniature form.
Materials:
- Art supplies
- Stamp template
How to Do:
- Students select a woman to honor.
- Research her contributions.
- Design a stamp reflecting her achievements.
9. Girl Power Reading Challenge
Empower students to dive into literature that celebrates strong, influential women. This activity fosters a love of reading while exposing students to diverse female voices and perspectives throughout history. It also builds empathy and understanding of women’s challenges and triumphs.
Materials:
- A list of age-appropriate books featuring strong female leads or written by women
- Reading logs or challenge trackers
How to Do:
- Provide a curated list of books by or about women
- Set goals for how many books students should read during the month
- Have students complete reflections or reviews for each book
10. Timeline of Women’s Achievements
Guide students to create a visual timeline that highlights key moments in women’s history. This helps develop chronological thinking and a clearer understanding of historical progress. Students gain insights into the timeline of equality movements and milestones.
Materials:
- Poster board or timeline tools
- Markers, pens, rulers
- Research materials
How to Do:
- Assign or let students select milestones in women’s history
- Research the background and impact of each event
- Design and decorate a timeline for classroom display
