Elementary Education Resources
BOOKS
This must-have volume brings readers on an empowering journey, introducing them to the real-life adventures of trailblazing women from Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai. The unique narrative style of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know more about each hero. Each woman’s story is also accompanied by a full-page, full-color portrait that captures her rebel spirit.
Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World- Katherine Halligan, Sarah Walsh (2018).
In this uplifting and inspiring book, follow the stories of fifty powerhouse women from around the world and across time who each managed to change the world as they knew it forever. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their achievements, each lavishly illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. From astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians, these women are sure to motivate young readers of all backgrounds to focus not on the can’ts and shouldn’ts, but on what they can do: anything!
Be Your Own kind of Awesome! Coloring Book
I Can Be a Rocket Scientist: Fun Stem Activities for Kids- Anna Claybourne (2019).
I Can Be a Science Detective: Fun Stem Activities for Kids- Claudia Martin (2019).
Do you have what it takes to become a science sleuth? Of course you do Discover how to gather clues and collect evidence to catch a thief, follow instructions to extract DNA from strawberries, take your own fingerprints, analyze handwriting, and much more. While you’re having fun inspecting, detecting, and experimenting, you’ll be learning all about the intriguing world of forensic science and its important role in real life.
She Was First! 45 Impressive Women Who Broke Barriers- Diana Zourelias (2022).
Feel inspired as you color fantastic illustrations of 45 iconic American women who have risen to the top of their chosen fields. You’ll discover what made Vice President Kamala Harris, Indy race car driver Danica Patrick, musician Billie Eilish, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, astronaut Sally Ride, TV personality Oprah Winfrey, and dozens more “firsts”–and why they should be celebrated. The incredible caricatures include a wide variety of authors, artists, athletes, politicians, musicians, scientists, and CEOs of all different ages and from diverse backgrounds.
A Is for Awesome! 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World- Eva Chen, Derek Desierto (2019).
Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.
NEWS WEBSITES
News-O-Matic was founded in 2013 by Lillian Holtzclaw Stern and Marc-Henri Magdelenat. Our team shares the goal of informing children about current news and world events — and inspiring them to read on a daily basis.
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
In Wonder Women team up Serena Williams with Simone Biles, match Amelia Earhart with Valentina Tereshkova, join Malala Yousafzai with Emmeline Pankhurst. Collect illustrated cards of 44 of the most inspirational women of all time and place them into groups including aviation, sport, activism, art, science and fashion. See which of your friends knows the most about awesome women! Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire girls (and boys) who already know that there’s more to life than being a princess!
Lady Legends Wooden Alphabet Puzzle
A beautifully crafted wooden alphabet puzzle that celebrates the wondrous women who have shaped our world. From Amelia Earhart to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sojourner Truth to Frida Kahlo, Lady Legends Alphabet presents the quintessential A to Z of strong, talented, irrepressible women that every young girl, and boy, should know and admire.
Mudpuppy Little Feminist, Puzzle, Books & Games
Amazing Women Game. Who’s She?