{"id":125,"date":"2022-05-10T12:20:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T12:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/?p=125"},"modified":"2022-05-10T12:20:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T12:20:14","slug":"four-methods-to-educate-children-about-women-in-historical-context","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/10\/four-methods-to-educate-children-about-women-in-historical-context\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Methods to Educate Children About Women in Historical Context"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0X0B0587-1024x512.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0X0B0587-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0X0B0587-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0X0B0587-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/taylorstanfordblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0X0B0587.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting the study of women in history is always significant, but it takes on special importance in March. March is Women&#8217;s History Month, and the 8th of March marks International Women&#8217;s Day, making it an ideal moment to educate children about the achievements of women throughout history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO EDUCATE KIDS ABOUT WOMEN IN HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WOMEN&#8217;S HISTORY MONTH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you ever wondered why an entire month is dedicated to honoring women in history? National Geographic Kids provides valuable insights into the origins of Women&#8217;s History Month, the remarkable women it pays tribute to, and the annual theme selected by the National Women&#8217;s History Alliance. For young history enthusiasts and trivia buffs, We Are Teachers offers 25 intriguing facts about Women&#8217;s History Month, serving as a great resource to educate kids about women&#8217;s historical contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. VISIT HISTORIC SITES EITHER IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Parks and National Historic Landmarks offer immersive opportunities to educate kids about women in history through firsthand experiences. The National Park Service provides a list of locations that delve into women&#8217;s history, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Two American Entrepreneurs: Madam C.J. Walker and J.C. Penney&#8221; \u2013 Explore the historical sites associated with two prominent 20th-century American business figures (National Historic Landmarks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Clara Barton\u2019s House: Home of the American Red Cross&#8221; \u2013 Trace Clara Barton&#8217;s remarkable journey, from caring for wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields to founding the American Red Cross (National Park\/National Historic Landmark).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House: African American Women Unite for Change&#8221; \u2013 Discover the story of Mary McLeod Bethune and her organization&#8217;s efforts to drive political and social change for African American women (National Park).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If visiting these sites in person isn&#8217;t feasible, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in New York offers a virtual tour of her home at Val-Kill. This virtual visit allows children to witness Eleanor Roosevelt&#8217;s activities at home and gain insights into her dedication to humanitarianism, exemplified by her leadership in the creation of the UN&#8217;s Declaration of Human Rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. UTILIZE IMAGES FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FOR DISCUSSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foster conversations about women in history using primary source documents, particularly images, from the Library of Congress&#8217;s extensive digital collection. The &#8220;Women in Science and Technology&#8221; primary source set features photos that can prompt discussions about science education, the portrayal of work, and more. Additionally, the Library of Congress offers discussion questions such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;How has science education evolved over time?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;If you were to pose for a photograph in a science class to showcase your work, what setting and elements would you choose to include?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Library of Congress also provides free lesson plans and classroom materials tailored for both teachers and homeschooling families, including lesson plans for Women&#8217;s History Month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION WITH BOOKS FEATURING LESSER-KNOWN ICONIC WOMEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While teaching kids about women in history, move beyond the commonly taught &#8220;famous firsts.&#8221; Below, you&#8217;ll find a curated list of age-appropriate books suitable for preschoolers through tweens, showcasing a diverse range of lesser-known iconic women:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WOMEN&#8217;S HISTORY MONTH BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOLERS<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What Isabella Wanted: Isabella Stewart Gardner Builds a Museum&#8221; by Candace Fleming (Best for ages 4-8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WOMEN&#8217;S HISTORY MONTH BOOKS FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY AGES (K-2)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Kate\u2019s Light: Kate Walker at Robbins Reef Lighthouse&#8221; by Elizabeth Spires (Best for ages 6-8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers\u2019 Rights&#8221; by Deborah Hopkinson (Best for ages 6-10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Taking Off: Airborne with Mary Wilkins Ellis&#8221; by Emily Arnold McCully (Best for ages 6-8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Away with Words: The Faring Story of Isabella Bird&#8221; by Lori Mortensen (Best for ages 6-10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Dangerous Jane: The Life and Times of Jane Addams, Crusader For Peace&#8221; by Suzanne Slade (Best for ages 6-10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WOMEN&#8217;S HISTORY MONTH BOOKS FOR TWEENS<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science&#8221; by Dana Alison Levy (Best for ages 8-12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom&#8221; by Connie Schofield-Morrison (Best for ages 7-10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;It Can\u2019t Be Done, Nellie Bly!: A Reporter\u2019s Race Around the World&#8221; by Nancy Ohlin (Best for ages 7-10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life of a Crusading Journalist&#8221; by Philip Dray (Best for ages 10-14)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These books not only impart the stories of remarkable women but also serve as sources of inspiration for the next generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Promoting the study of women in history is always significant, but it takes on special importance in March. 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