31 Days of Women’s History Month for Kids: A Day-by-Day Idea Calendar (Plus a Little Magic)
31 Days of Women’s History Month for Kids: A Day-by-Day Idea Calendar (Plus a Little Magic)
March has thirty-one days. That’s thirty-one chances to show kids that history isn’t just dates in a textbook. It’s full of real people who were curious, brave, stubborn, and inventive.
But let’s be honest. If you’re a teacher, a librarian, a homeschooling parent, or a scout leader, you don’t have time to invent a new activity every single morning.
So I made you a calendar.
I’m Katrina, known on stage as Magical Katrina, a professional magician and mentalist based in Las Vegas. I’ve been named PCAM Family Entertainer of the Year, and I love helping kids discover that wonder and curiosity are for everyone. This post is a ready-to-use, day-by-day plan for Women’s History Month for kids, with simple activities you can adapt for a classroom, a library, or a kitchen table.
I’ve saved Day 31 for the very end. It’s my favorite activity of the whole month, and it’s the one kids tend to remember long after March is over.
How to Use This Calendar
Every Women’s History Month for kids idea below is short, flexible, and low-prep. Pick the days that fit your schedule, skip the ones that don’t, and swap in your own.
The calendar is organized into four themed weeks, plus a few special days:
Week 1: Explorers and Adventurers
Week 2: Scientists and Inventors
Week 3: Artists, Athletes, and Performers
Week 4: Helpers, Leaders, and Changemakers
International Women’s Day falls on March 8, so it gets its own spotlight. Women’s History Month is observed in March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, so these ideas work for many classrooms around the world.
Week 1: Explorers and Adventurers
Day 1: Kick-off map. Start Women’s History Month for kids by hanging a world map. Every time kids learn about a woman this month, they pin where she lived. By March 31, the map tells its own story.
Day 2: Amelia Earhart. Learn about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Then fold paper airplanes and see whose flies farthest.
Day 3: Bessie Coleman. Share the story of the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license. She had to travel to France to learn because flight schools in the United States wouldn’t teach her.
Day 4: Sally Ride. Meet the first American woman in space. Ask kids: what would you pack for a trip to space?
Day 5: Mae Jemison. Learn about the first African American woman in space, who was also a doctor and an engineer. Kids can draw a mission patch for their own imaginary space journey, a creative Women’s History Month for kids activity that works for every age.
Day 6: Explorer interviews. Kids interview a woman in their life about the most adventurous thing she’s ever done.
Day 7: Reflection day. Ask: what does it mean to be brave? It’s one of the simplest Women’s History Month for kids discussions, and one of the richest.
Week 2: Scientists and Inventors
Day 8: International Women’s Day. Celebrate with a class “thank you” board where kids write notes to women who help them every day: teachers, librarians, crossing guards, grandmothers.
Day 9: Marie Curie. Learn about the first person ever to win two Nobel Prizes. Talk about what it means to keep experimenting even when things are hard.
Day 10: Katherine Johnson. Meet the NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send astronauts into space. Try a fun math puzzle together.
Day 11: Ada Lovelace. Discover the woman often called the first computer programmer. Kids can write simple “instructions” for a classmate to follow, like a human robot.
Day 12: Grace Hopper. Learn about the computer pioneer who helped popularize the term “bug” after a real moth was found in a computer. Kids hunt for “bugs” in a deliberately mistake-filled story.
Day 13: Jane Goodall. Explore how careful observation helped her learn about chimpanzees. Kids observe a pet, a plant, or a bird outside and record what they notice.
Day 14: Invention station. Kids design an invention that solves a problem at home or school, a hands-on Women’s History Month for kids favorite.
Week 3: Artists, Athletes, and Performers
Day 15: Frida Kahlo. Create self-portraits that include something important to each child.
Day 16: Maria Tallchief. Learn about one of America’s first prima ballerinas. Put on music and let kids move.
Day 17: Wilma Rudolph. Share the story of Wilma Rudolph, the Olympic sprinter who was told as a child she might never walk normally, and went on to win three gold medals. Hold a fun relay race.
Day 18: Women in magic. This is where I come in. Women have been performing magic for well over a century, even if they weren’t always famous for it.
Adelaide Herrmann, known as “the Queen of Magic,” took over her husband’s touring show after his death in the 1890s and became a headliner herself. Dell O’Dell was one of the first magicians to have her own television show, starting in 1951.
Here’s a fact that tends to surprise kids: The Magic Circle in London, one of the most famous magic clubs in the world, didn’t allow women to join until 1991. Today, I’m a member.
This is the perfect day for a live magic show. A visit from Magical Katrina turns Women’s History Month for kids into something they experience, not just something they read about.
Day 19: Author day. Read a picture book or chapter book written by a woman. Many libraries build Women’s History Month for kids reading lists, so ask your librarian for favorites.
Day 20: Music maker. Listen to music written or performed by women, from classical composers to today’s artists.
Day 21: Talent showcase. Kids share something they’re good at, from drawing to juggling to telling jokes. If they loved the magic show, Magical Katrina would be thrilled to hear about their own tricks.
Week 4: Helpers, Leaders, and Changemakers
Day 22: Florence Nightingale. Learn how a nurse changed hospitals by noticing that cleanliness saved lives. Kids make a “how to stay healthy” poster.
Day 23: Harriet Tubman. Share age-appropriate stories of courage and helping others reach freedom.
Day 24: Malala Yousafzai. Learn about the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Peace Prize, who spoke up for girls’ right to go to school. Ask kids: why is learning important?
Day 25: Local heroes. Research a woman who made a difference in your own town or state.
Day 26: Kindness challenge. Every child does one helpful thing for someone else and reports back. Women’s History Month for kids is about character as much as achievement.
Day 27: Letter day. Kids write a letter to a woman they admire, living or historical.
Day 28: Community visitor. Invite a woman from your community, a firefighter, doctor, engineer, or business owner, to talk about her work.
Day 29: Gallery walk. Display everything kids made during Women’s History Month for kids and invite families to visit.
Day 30: Map reveal. Look at the Women’s History Month for kids map from Day 1. How many pins are there? What surprised the kids most?
Bringing a Magic Show Into Your Month
If you’re looking for one big event to anchor Women’s History Month for kids, a live magic show is a wonderful choice. It’s exciting, interactive, and perfect for mixed ages.
Here’s what Magical Katrina brings to schools, libraries, and family events:
Interactive magic where kids help, choose, and react
A spirit of curiosity that encourages kids to ask “How?”
Family-friendly credentials, including PCAM Family Entertainer of the Year and credits like Blippi, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Masters of Illusion
Membership in The Magic Circle and the Academy of Magical Arts
Virtual shows for classrooms or libraries that can’t host in person, ranging from $1,400 to $5,000 depending on format, audience size, and customization
And one rule never changes: every child Magical Katrina invites to help walks away feeling proud. Nobody is ever embarrassed, and shy kids can simply enjoy the show.
Tips for Planning Your Women’s History Month for Kids Event
Book early. March fills quickly, especially around International Women’s Day on March 8, so reach out to Magical Katrina early.
Pair the show with the calendar. Day 18 is a natural fit, but a show can open or close Women’s History Month for kids too.
Share your audience details. Tell me the ages, group size, and setting so I can tailor the performance.
Check your space. Gyms, library program rooms, classrooms, and auditoriums can all work. Magical Katrina will suggest the best setup.
Include families. An evening or weekend show can turn Women’s History Month for kids into a community celebration.
Day 31: What Will You Be Remembered For?
So here’s the activity I saved for last.
On the final day of March, give every child a blank card with one question at the top:
“One day, people will learn about me because...”
Then let them fill it in.
Some kids will write big dreams. “I became an astronaut.” “I discovered a new animal.” “I invented a robot that cleans my room.” Some will write something gentle: “I was kind to everyone.” “I helped my grandma.” And a few might even write, “I became a magician.”
Every answer is right.
Display the cards on the same wall as the women you studied all month. Marie Curie next to a second grader who wants to cure colds. Amelia Earhart next to a fifth grader who wants to fly helicopters.
That’s the real point of Women’s History Month for kids. Not just to remember the women who came before, but to help every child, girls and boys alike, picture themselves as part of the story that comes next.
History isn’t finished. They’re the ones who get to write the next chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Women’s History Month?
Women’s History Month is celebrated in March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, with International Women’s Day on March 8.
How can I celebrate Women’s History Month for kids at school or a library?
Use simple daily activities, like the calendar above, and anchor the month with one special event, such as a live magic show, a guest speaker, or a family gallery night.
Is a magic show appropriate for young children?
Yes. My family shows are designed for mixed ages, and I’ve been named PCAM Family Entertainer of the Year. Tell me your audience’s ages so I can plan the right approach.
Can you perform virtually for a classroom?
Yes. I offer live, interactive virtual shows for classrooms, libraries, and schools that can’t host an in-person event.
What should I include when I inquire?
Your date, location or platform, ages, number of children, the type of space, and your goals for the event.
Let’s Make March Magical
If you’re planning Women’s History Month for kids at a school, library, community center, or at home, I’d love to hear about it. Tell me your date, your audience, and what you’d love the children to take away.
Get in touch to check availability with Magical Katrina, and let’s give kids a month of wonder they’ll remember.