I wanted to let you know August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day. If your #Homeschooling your students today is a great opportunity to teach kids about the history of women’s rights and the ongoing journey toward gender equality.
Here’s a homeschool lesson plan idea that blends history, storytelling, and critical thinking:
Homeschool Lesson: National Women’s Equality Day
Date: August 26th Grade Range: Adaptable for Grades 3–12 Theme: Celebrating the 19th Amendment & Women’s Rights
Historical Background
- Teach students that Women’s Equality Day commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the U.S.
- Introduce key figures like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth
Multimedia Exploration
- Watch a short student-produced film on Women’s Equality Day from MY HERO’s lesson plan
- Explore the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Parade through photos and illustrations
Activities by Age Group
| Age Group | Activities |
|---|---|
| Grades K–5 | Color a printable infographic on the 19th Amendment; read a short biography of Lucretia Mott |
| Grades 6–8 | Write a journal entry imagining life before women could vote; explore the suffrage archive from Maryland Institute |
| Grades 9–12 | Analyze historical documents from the National Archives; debate modern gender equality issues |
Discussion Questions
- Why was the right to vote so important to the women’s suffrage movement?
- What challenges do women still face today in achieving equality?
- Who are some modern-day advocates for women’s rights?
Resources
- KidsKonnect Worksheets & Facts
- National Women’s History Alliance Activities
- MY HERO Multimedia Lesson Plan
This lesson can be tailored to your child’s interests—whether they love storytelling, art, or debate. Want help creating printable worksheets or a quiz to go with it? I’d be happy to help! Just leave me a comment below and let me know what your looking for and I will do my best to find it for you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
