International Women’s Day is a day recognized all over the world to celebrate the achievements of women, while also bringing attention to important issues that women face.

It’s a day to show appreciation for women and girls and to acknowledge the important roles they play in our lives.

International Women’s Day can also be a great teaching moment in an early years setting.

Here are a few suggestions for how you can celebrate it:

Crafts and Art: Organize craft activities that celebrate women. Children can draw or paint portraits of important women in their lives or of famous women. They can also create crafts related to the theme of International Women’s Day.

Discussion and Sharing: Encourage the children to talk about the important women in their lives – mothers, grandmothers, sisters, teachers, etc. This can be a great opportunity to talk about respect, appreciation, and equality.

Purple Day: As purple is the color often associated with International Women’s Day, encourage the children to wear something purple. You can also decorate your setting with purple.

Remember, the goal of celebrating International Women’s Day in an early years setting is not just to honor women, but also to begin teaching children about gender equality and respect.