A Fun Approach To Teaching Kids About International Women’s Day
A Classroom Activity That Inspires
International Women’s Day (IWD) is just around the corner (March 8th), and it’s the perfect time to engage our students in meaningful conversations about gender equality, empowerment, and the impact of women throughout history.
Teaching kids about International Women’s Day can inspire them to understand these concepts deeply.
But let’s be real—sometimes, these discussions can feel heavy, especially with high schoolers who might see it as just another day on the calendar.
That’s where creativity comes in!
Instead of just lecturing about important women in history (which, let’s be honest, is still super valuable), why not let students take the lead in celebrating women in their own way?
Teaching Kids About International Women’s Day – Why is it Important?
First off, teaching IWD isn’t just about history—it’s about helping students see themselves as change-makers.
Whether they realize it or not, teaching kids about International Women’s Day helps them see the world still shaped by gender expectations. Giving them space to reflect on women’s contributions—and the challenges still faced today—helps them develop empathy, critical thinking, and social awareness.
A Fun and Engaging Classroom Activity: Creating a Comic Strip to Celebrate Women
One way to make these conversations engaging and student-led is through visual storytelling. This comic strip activity encourages students to think about how they can show appreciation for women in their community—while tapping into their creativity.
Additionally, teaching kids about International Women’s Day through visual storytelling can create a lasting impact.
Watch a short preview video of how it works for creating a comic strip to celebrate women.
How It Works
- Start with a Conversation
- Ask students what they know about International Women’s Day. What does it mean to them? Have they seen any celebrations in their community or online?
- Share stories of inspiring women—scientists, artists, leaders, everyday heroes.
- Analyze the Example Comic Strip
- Show them this comic strip (yep, the one included in this post!).
- Ask: What’s the message behind it? How are the students in the comic celebrating women?
- Discuss different ways we can show appreciation and support beyond just saying “Happy Women’s Day.”
- Get Creative: Student-Made Comics
- Have students design their own comic strip about how they would celebrate women in their school or community.
- They can tell a real-life story, create a fictional scene, or highlight an inspiring woman.
- Keep it flexible—students can draw by hand, use digital tools like Canva, or even create a short storyboard if they’re not into drawing.
- Share and Reflect
- Let students present their comics to the class.
- Discuss their different perspectives—what common themes do they see? What surprised them?
- Talk about how they can turn these ideas into real-life actions.
Taking It Further
Want to extend the conversation beyond this one activity? Here are a few extra ideas:
- Create a Women’s Day Display – Hang up student comics in the hallway or share them on your school’s social media.
- Host a “Thank a Woman” Day – Encourage students to write a letter or make a small gesture of appreciation for a woman who has impacted their life.
- Classroom Debate: Where Are We Today? – Have a student-led discussion on gender equality, progress made, and what still needs to change.
Why This Matters for Us as Educators
We talk a lot about building a strong teacher identity—knowing who we are in the classroom and how we connect with students in meaningful ways.
Engaging students in discussions about teaching kids about International Women’s Day can empower them to take action.
Teaching about International Women’s Day isn’t just about delivering a lesson; it’s about creating a classroom culture that values voices, stories, and action.
For educators, teaching kids about International Women’s Day is an essential part of fostering a supportive environment because we help them appreciate the value of diversity in their communities.
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