How to Honor Women's History Month with Kids

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During Women’s History Month, we embrace the opportunity to highlight the incredible achievements of women across diverse fields in the United States, spanning art, science, medicine, mathematics, education, and beyond.

At Connecticut Children’s and in the Office for Community Child Health, we mark Women’s History Month alongside our team members, patients, and their families by showcasing signage throughout our hospital, providing educational materials to our staff, featuring profiles of remarkable team members, and offering activities designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of women's contributions in our nation.

Here are some ideas to consider during Women’s History Month and all year long to further your child's understanding and appreciation:

  • Visit the Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail or attend an event honoring women hosted in Connecticut in March. 
  • Read children’s books written by authors or illustrated by artists who are women. To get you started, PBS.org has a list of children’s books that honor Women’s History Month. So does the School Library Journal. 
  • Foster open conversations about gender equality and encourage children to advocate for fairness and inclusivity. 
  • Learn about women featured on postage stamps. While many women have left their stamp on American history, only some are featured on United States postage stamps. Take a look through this guide from the United States Postal Service.
  • Organize activities such as arts and crafts, where children can create projects inspired by or to learn more about notable women.

Women's History Month has a rich history, tracing back to its origins as a weeklong celebration established in 1981 by a Congressional law designating the week of March 7 as Women's History Week. This timing coincided with the global recognition of International Women's Day on March 8. Following advocacy efforts by organizations like the National Women's History Project, Congress expanded the commemoration in 1987 to encompass the entire month of March. Since then, March has been officially recognized as Women's History Month, honoring the contributions and achievements of women throughout history.