Empowering Future Generations: The Importance of Teaching International Women’s Day in Homeschooling
Happy International Women's Day!
Here at Habitat Schoolhouse we are founded by, run, and staffed by women. March 8th, International Women’s Day, gives us a platform to raise awareness about women's rights across the globe. This year we are focusing on recognizing women's social, cultural, and economic achievements. Please enjoy the following workbook which highlights seven influential and inspiring women in the world of flight.
For homeschooling moms, this specialized unit “Women in Flight” can make learning about International Women’s Day an engaging experience.
This unit covers influential women astronauts and pilots to inspire young minds:
Introduces Early Pioneers:
Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman were the first women pilots and aviators. This unit study includes a biographies and visual aids for young learners.Highlights Modern Achievers:
contemporary figures like Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space and Roberta Bondar the first Canadian woman in space. This unit study includes a biographies and visual aids for young learners.Biographies & Interactive Worksheets:
many other inspiring women in the world of flight.Activities:
This unit study also includes activities where your child can design their own spacecraft, dream big, and expand their vocabulary.
Homeschooling offers the unique opportunity to tailor education, allowing parents to instill values like equality and empowerment from an early age. One significant way to do this is by teaching International Women's Day, a global celebration underscoring women's rights and achievements. This is essential for young children, especially within the homeschooling community.
By teaching International Women’s Day through themed studies like “Women in Flight,” homeschooling families can provide a rich, meaningful education. This approach not only addresses essential historical knowledge but also fosters equality, global awareness, and empowerment in young children. In doing so, homeschooling moms are playing a crucial role in shaping informed, empathetic future citizens, aware of the powerful contributions women have made and continue to make in every field.
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