International Women's Day Activities 1st 2nd 3rd Grade | March 8 Printable Packet

Celebrate International Women's Day in Your Primary Classroom

March 8th is more than a date — it's a chance to plant seeds of equality

In 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, children are already forming ideas about what they can be. International Women's Day gives us the perfect moment to talk about respect, fairness, courage, and inspiring women — not with lectures, but with stories, drawings, and simple conversations.

When a 6-year-old learns that a woman was the first person in space, or that a girl fought for her right to go to school, something clicks. They start to understand: everyone deserves the same opportunities.

What we do in class for March 8th

  • Read a short story about why we celebrate March 8th
  • Talk about jobs — "Can girls be scientists? Astronauts? Engineers?" (YES!)
  • Draw and write about women who inspire us — moms, teachers, grandmas
  • Color, discuss, and celebrate together

It's not about politics. It's about helping our youngest learners understand equality and respect from the very beginning.

Want a ready-made resource for March 8th?


I created this especially for 1st–3rd grade because I couldn't find anything simple enough that still felt meaningful:

International Women's Day Activities – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade | Bilingual Spanish-English

This printable packet helps young learners understand equality, respect, rights, and courage through simple reading, fun writing, coloring, and interactive exercises — while building literacy in both Spanish and English.

📚 What's Included:

✅ Simple Reading Comprehension – what International Women's Day is and why we celebrate

✅ Mini Biographies – Marie Curie (scientist), Frida Kahlo (artist), Valentina Tereshkova (astronaut) with activities

✅ Women in Careers – doctor, engineer, astronaut, scientist & more

✅ Bilingual Vocabulary Chart (Spanish–English)

✅ Doodle-Style Coloring Pages

✅ "Women Who Inspire Me" writing & drawing page

💜 Help your students understand that everyone deserves equal rights and unlimited dreams.

Perfect for Women's History Month, March 8th, morning work, or SEL lessons. Zero prep, meaningful learning.

Let's make March 8th a day our primary students remember for the right reasons.