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Grades TK-2 Resources

Please see the resources below.

 

Women’s History Month

Full Lessons

Mary Wears What She Wants Wonders integration for grades TK-2
Fannie Lou Hamer Grades 2-5
Wangari Maathai Lesson Grades 2-5

Texts

The Pink Hat by Andrew Joyner With themes of empathy, equality, and solidarity, The Pink Hat is a timeless and timely story that will empower readers and promote strength in the diverse and active feminist community.
Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley This picture book is inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants. This story encourages readers to think for themselves while challenging gender and societal norms.
Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai This book shows Malala Yousafzai growing up in Swat, Pakistan, and wishing for a magic pencil to solve her problems. She learns that she is able to make change, such as advancing rights to female education, without one.
Gabriela Silang by Robin Aquilizan & Tata Ponsi Alfonso This children's book takes place in the Philippines and follows the life of Gabriela Silang. The book narrates Gabriela's emergence to becoming a leader for her people after the devastating loss of her husband, Diego Silang.
Parker Looks Up by Jessica Curry & Brittany Jackson A visit to Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery forever alters Parker Curry’s young life when she views First Lady Michelle Obama’s portrait.

Articles

Britannica Kids - National Women’s History Month In many countries, the month of March is a time to celebrate women throughout history. March officially became National Women’s History Month in the United States in 1987.
National Geographic Kids - Women Heroes

Videos

Black Women in History (3:59) Song by Fyütch. Some women highlighted in the song: Fannie Lou Hamer, Shirley Chisholm, Kamala Harris, Juno Frankie Pierce, Stacey Abrams.
The Past and Future of the Women's Rights Movement (3:05) PEOPLE looks at the women suffrage movement throughout the years.
Why Do We Celebrate Women's History Month? (2:26) A video that explains why we need Women's History Month.

Additional Resources

Poem Anthology Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World | Read Aloud Through poetry, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women who are activists, trailblazers, and rabble-rousers. See Below for trailer link.
Seesaw Activities for Women's History Month: TK Variety of ready-made Seesaw activities from the community for Women's History Month searchable by grade level.
Seesaw Activities for Women's History Month: K Variety of ready-made Seesaw activities from the community for Women's History Month searchable by grade level.
Seesaw Activities for Women's History Month: 1st Grade Variety of ready-made Seesaw activities from the community for Women's History Month searchable by grade level.
Seesaw Activities for Women's History Month: 2nd Grade Variety of ready-made Seesaw activities from the community for Women's History Month searchable by grade level.
Girls Who Rock the World Song that can be used for Shared Reading. Link to video hyperlinked on doc.

Grade Level Standards

Poem Anthology Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed The World Trailer