At Educated Nannies, we believe learning happens in the most meaningful ways when children can see it, feel it, and create it. Women’s History Month is not just about dates and facts; it’s about sparking confidence, curiosity, empathy, and courage in the children we care for every day. It’s about showing them that leadership can look like kindness, that strength can look like persistence, and that creativity is a powerful tool for change.
And one of the very best ways to explore these ideas with children? Through art!
Art invites children to process big ideas in developmentally appropriate ways. It gives them space to imagine, reflect, and express. It builds fine motor skills, language development, and social-emotional awareness, all while making learning joyful.
Below are expanded, nanny-approved art experiences designed to inspire meaningful conversations and big dreams.
???? 1. “Dream Big” Future Self Portraits
Why we love it:
This activity nurtures self-esteem, goal-setting, and identity development, all foundational to raising confident children.
How to do it:
- Provide mirrors, paper, paint, markers, collage materials, and magazines.
- Invite children to draw or paint themselves as who they want to be when they grow up.
- Encourage them to think beyond traditional roles: scientist, marine biologist, author, engineer, teacher, astronaut, chef, inventor, artist, athlete, or community helper.
Underneath their portrait, help them complete this sentence:
“I can change the world by…”
For younger children, write their words as they dictate. For older children, encourage full sentences.
Conversation prompts:
- What makes a good leader?
- What problem would you like to solve?
- Who inspires you and why?
This simple art project becomes a powerful affirmation exercise.
???? 2. Frida-Inspired Self-Expression Art
Why we love it:
Frida Kahlo’s work invites children to explore feelings, identity, and self-expression. It also introduces them to global art and culture.
How to do it:
- Show children a few child-friendly examples of Frida’s self-portraits.
- Talk about how she painted her feelings and her story.
- Invite children to create their own expressive self-portraits using bold colors, flowers, symbolic objects, or animals that represent them.
Encourage them to include:
- Their favorite things
- Something that makes them strong
- Something they love about themselves
Extension idea:
Turn it into a gallery walk. Hang the portraits and allow children to share what they included and why.
This builds public speaking confidence and self-awareness, two beautiful life skills.
???? 3. “Women in STEM” Inventor Challenge
Why we love it:
We are passionate about encouraging curiosity and critical thinking, especially for girls exploring science and engineering.
Inspired by women like:
Mae Jemison, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Marie Curie, and Katherine Johnson.
How to do it:
- Provide recycled materials (boxes, paper towel rolls, tape, foil, pipe cleaners).
- Challenge children to “invent something that helps people.”
It could be:
- A machine that cleans the ocean
- A robot that plants trees
- A device that helps animals
- A rocket ship to explore space
Have them explain:
- What problem does it solve?
- How does it work?
- Who does it help?
This activity fosters innovation, empathy, and storytelling all at once.
????️ 4. Empowerment Poster Studio
Why we love it:
Affirmations matter. When children write empowering words, they begin to internalize them.
Set up a “poster studio” with bold paper and art supplies.
Encourage children to create posters that say:
- “Use Your Voice.”
- “Be Brave.”
- “Be Curious.”
- “Kindness is Powerful.”
- “Girls Can Do Anything.”
- “We All Belong.”
Hang them in windows, classrooms, or hallways. Let children see their messages displayed proudly.
This reinforces that their words carry weight.
???? 5. Storytelling & Illustration Workshop
After reading a book like She Persisted or Mae Among the Stars, invite children to create their own illustrated story about a hero who solves a problem.
Prompts:
- What challenge does your hero face?
- Who helps them?
- What makes them brave?
Staple the pages together to create a “published” book.
At Educated Nannies, we love celebrating children as authors and creators because they are!
???? Connecting Art to Real Life
As caregivers and families, our role is to help children connect inspiration to action.
After creating, ask:
- How can we show bravery this week?
- How can we encourage someone else?
- How can we practice leadership at home or school?
Women’s History Month becomes even more meaningful when it moves from the art table to everyday life.
???? The Educated Nannies Heart Behind It All
At Educated Nannies, we believe in raising capable, compassionate, confident children. We believe in honoring the caregivers who nurture curiosity and create safe spaces for exploration. And we believe that when children are encouraged to dream boldly, they do.
This month, let’s celebrate the women who paved the way, and the children who will one day pave their own. Because when we give children tools, language, and belief in themselves, we are shaping history in the most powerful way of all.
Happy Women’s History Month!
