International Women's Day 2026 Teaching Resources
Celebrate International Women's Day 2026 in your classroom with printables, digital activities, worksheets and crafts for primary school teachers, created by primary school teachers.
Filled with fact sheets, profiles of inspirational women, IWD activity task cards, and classroom worksheets, this teaching resource collection will help you to celebrate contemporary and historical women and continue important conversations about gender equality issues.
This collection of teacher-created resources has options for every year level in primary school to save you time on your lesson planning so you can get back to doing what you really love — teaching! Most resources are curriculum-aligned and editable, so you can differentiate work for individual students. Each has undergone rigorous review by an expert teacher on the Teach Starter team.
Teaching on International Women's Day for the first time this year or looking for some fresh ideas? Our teacher team has you covered!
What Is International Women's Day?
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday that has been celebrated on 8 March every year since the early 1900s. A few must-know facts:
- The event originated in the United States in the early 1900s as a way to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
- The first IWD was observed on 28 February in 1909, in New York City, and it was organised by the Socialist Party of America in honour of a 1908 strike by garment workers, most of whom were immigrant women.
- In 1911, IWD was celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, and it continued to spread to other countries in Europe and around the world.
- In 1975, the United Nations (UN) began celebrating IWD, and it has been recognised by the UN ever since.
- Today, IWD is celebrated in countries around the world — including here in Australia — and is an occasion to reflect on progress made, call for change, and celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
When Is International Women's Day 2026?
What Is the International Women's Day Theme for 2026?
Each year, a new theme for International Women's Day is declared, giving teachers a chance to focus their lesson planning on one specific topic. This year's theme is 'Give To Gain,' focusing on generosity, reciprocity and collective support to advance gender equality.
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Malala Yousafzai Biography for Students with Worksheets
Introduce young learners to an inspiring changemaker with this Malala Yousafzai biography for students with accompanying worksheets.
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Examining Female Gender Stereotypes PowerPoint
A 14 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when examining female gender stereotypes with your students.
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All About My Role Model Activity Booklet
A fun activity booklet for students to complete when learning about role models.
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International Women’s Day Bunting Template
Learn about an inspirational women and complete this bunting style template to display in the classroom for International Women’s Day.
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Ada Lovelace - Cut and Paste Shapes and Patterns Activity
A cut and paste activity for young students exploring shapes and patterns with the female programmer, Ada Lovelace.
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Dr. Mae Jemison - Cut and Paste Activity
Help your early years students learn about Dr Mae Jemison with a fun craft activity.
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Inspirational Woman Template
Research and complete this Inspirational Woman Profile template during International Women’s Day.
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Famous Female Athletes - Cathy Freeman Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of Cathy Freeman with a comprehensive pack of inspirational women worksheets.
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Inspirational Woman Profile – Greta Thunberg
A profile about Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
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Challenging Female Gender Stereotypes Inquiry Task
An inquiry task to use in the classroom when learning about inspirational contemporary women.
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All About My Role Model Mini-Book
A fun mini-book of activities for students to complete when learning about female role models.
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Female Gender Stereotypes Fact Sheet
A fact sheet providing an overview about female gender stereotypes.
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Celebrating Inspirational Women Inquiry Task
An inquiry task to use in the classroom when learning about inspirational contemporary women.
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International Women's Day Activity Task Cards
A set of 14 activity task cards that explore issues and ideas related to International Women's Day.
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International Women's Day Fact Sheet
A fact sheet that provides key information about International Women's Day.
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International Women's Day Lap Book
Create an interactive biography of an inspirational woman this International Women’s Day
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Inspiring Quotes by Women Worksheet
Celebrate women around the world with this International Women’s Day worksheet full of inspiring quotes.
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Famous Female Scientists - Marie Curie Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of Marie Curie with a comprehensive pack of inspirational women worksheets.
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Louise Mack Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of Louise Mack with a comprehensive pack of inspirational women worksheets.
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International Women's Day Colouring Pages
Decorate your classroom with these inspirational quotes by women colouring in pages.
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Colouring In Bookmarks - Inspiring Quotes by Women
Celebrate International Women’s Day by giving your students one of these colouring in bookmarks to decorate.
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Famous Women in History – Female Inventors Teaching Presentation
Teach about the most influential female inventors in history with this 15-slide PowerPoint.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Comprehension Activity
Learn about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a famous women's rights advocate, with a reading comprehension passage, assessment, and vocabulary practice worksheets.
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Female Gender Stereotypes in Media – Worksheet
A worksheet asking students to identify potential female gender stereotypes in popular films and stories.