5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Women’s History in the Middle School Classroom
February 14, 2026
Looking for meaningful (and manageable) ways to celebrate Women’s History Month? These simple ideas help students build background knowledge, explore inspiring figures, and engage in thoughtful activities all month long without adding stress to your lesson plans.
Bring Women’s History Month into your classroom daily with short mini-biographies and an interactive calendar.
Each day, highlight a different influential woman and share a few quick facts or accomplishments. Students can respond with a quick write, discussion, or doodle note.
This consistent exposure builds background knowledge in small, powerful ways. (Grab it here.)
2. Complete a Meaningful Research Project
Guide students through a structured research project where they learn about an influential woman and create a final project to share.
An accordion-style book makes a creative and engaging option.
Students gather information, organize their learning, and create a display-worthy project that can be shared through presentations or a classroom bulletin board.
3. Profile Inspiring Women
Choose individual women to spotlight and discuss as a class. For example, students can learn about Malala Yousafzai and her advocacy for girls’ education and equal rights.
This listening comprehension unit is all about Malala Yousafzai. Students can practice critical skills including listening, sequencing, analyzing, and writing while celebrating an amazing woman in history!
4. Explore Women Through Poetry
Introduce students to powerful female poets and their voices. Students can read a doodle article about Maya Angelou and then analyze her poetry in this fun resource.
Or set of learning stations as students learn all about Emily Dickenson.
Discuss themes of courage, identity, and perseverance. Students can respond through discussion, written reflection, or by writing their own poetry inspired by these authors.
5. Try a Creative Mini-Research Project
Short on time? Have students complete a mini-research activity where they create something visual, like a 3D picture frame featuring an influential woman.
Students research key facts, write a short summary, and design a display piece to showcase their learning. These quick projects are engaging and perfect for hallway or bulletin board displays.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you integrate daily mini-lessons, poetry, or a larger project, these simple ideas help students learn about influential women and understand the lasting impact they’ve made on the world.
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I hope you give some of these ideas a try in your classroom!
Thanks for stopping by!
Mary Beth
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