Women’s History Month is a perfect time to teach kids about the achievements of women throughout history while exploring local opportunities in Allentown, PA. Here are five fun ways to celebrate with children in the Lehigh Valley!
1. Visit the Allentown Art Museum
Take a trip to the Allentown Art Museum and explore exhibits featuring female artists. On March 22 the Museum will host a Dynamic Conversation titled “’Fearless Enthusiasms’: The Life and Art of the Remarkable Milly Johnstone. The museum often has family-friendly programs that make learning about women in art interactive and fun.
2. Read Books About Inspiring Women
Dedicate your reading time this month to books that highlight the achievements of remarkable women in history. For younger children, choose picture books that simplify historical events into engaging, easy-to-understand stories. Older kids can explore biographies or nonfiction books about women who inspire them. Here are some great options by age group:
- Ages 5 to 8: 101 Awesome Women Who Changed Our World by Julia Adams
- Ages 8 to 12: What Is the Women’s Rights Movement? by Deborah Hopkinson
- Ages 12 to 16: Extraordinary Women in History by Leah Gail
3. Support Women-Owned Businesses in the Lehigh Valley
Visit local women-owned businesses such as Let's Play Books in Emmaus for stories about inspiring women, grab a treat from a woman-owned ice cream shop, or treat your little girls to a spa day at Sweet and Sassy of Lehigh Valley. This is a great way to support female entrepreneurs while teaching kids about the power of small businesses.
4. Write Thank-You Letters to Local Women Leaders
Encourage kids to write thank-you letters or draw pictures for female teachers, community leaders, or first responders in Allentown. You could even deliver letters to women making a difference at local organizations like the Lehigh Valley Women’s Center or YWCA Allentown.
Stay tuned for more local events in Allentown and around the community as we kick off Women's History Month in the Lehigh Valley!
