15 Free Women’s History Month Coloring Pages
These Women’s History Month coloring pages have been such a meaningful addition to our homeschool.
In March, we like to focus on women in STEM, and this set of 15 free printables makes it easy for kids to learn while they color.
Each page highlights a trailblazing woman with her achievements and dates, turning a simple activity into a chance to connect with inspiring role models from science, medicine, and space exploration.
I’ll admit, before putting these free coloring pages together, I had only heard of a handful of these women, and now they’ve sparked some of our best history conversations.
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Women in STEM
Here are 15 trailblazing women in STEM whose discoveries shaped science, medicine, and exploration. Each one left a legacy that continues to inspire students today.
Barbara McClintock (June 16, 1902 – September 2, 1992) received the Nobel Prize in 1983 for her work on mobile genetic elements.
Mae Jemison (October 17, 1956 – ) became the first black woman to travel into space. I also love this book about Mae Jemison about reaching your dreams.
Maria Mitchell (August 1, 1818 – June 28, 1889) was the first female astronomer in the US. She was also the first American to discover a comet. What Miss Mitchell Saw is an absolutely fantastic book that you will enjoy reading and the kids will love learning all about her.
Mary Anning (May 21, 1799 – March 9, 1847) was the first to discover a complete skeleton of a plesiosaurus. The Dinosaur Lady is a book that you should check out too.
Marie M. Daly (April 16, 1921 – October 28, 2003) best known for being the first African American woman to receive a P.H.D in chemistry in the US.
Rosalind Franklin (July 25, 1920 – April 16, 1958) the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 was made possible by Dr. Rosalind Franklin’s X-Ray diffraction work.
Mary Somerville (December 26, 1780 – November 29, 1872) was considered the world’s first scientist.
Caroline Herschel (March 16, 1750 – January 9, 1848) built a 12 meter long reflector, the largest telescope of its day. Caroline’s Comets is a great picture book all about her.
Alexa Canady (November 5, 1950 – ) became the first African American woman neurosurgeon in the United States in 1981.
Emilie du Chatelet (December 17, 1706 – September 10, 1749) translated Isaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica from Latin into French, with commentary.
Elizabeth Blackwell (February 3, 1821 – May 31, 1910) was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
Irene Joliot-Curie is best known for discovering the first ever artificially created radioactive atoms. She won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1935. Her mother was Marie Curie, they clearly were an amazing family.
Kathryn D. Sullivan (October 3, 1951 – ) is the first American woman to walk in space.
Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 – ) was the first person to observe chimpanzees creating and using tools. She also discovered they were omnivorous. I highly recommend this reading biography about the amazing Jane Goodall.
Lise Meitner (November 7, 1878 – October 27, 1968) was one of the people responsible for the discovery of the element protactinium and nuclear fission.
More Women’s History Month Activities
If your kids enjoy these coloring pages, you might also like our free Women’s History Month word scramble and Womens History Month word search. Both activities reinforce names and vocabulary in a fun, no-prep way.
We’ve also had fun with a couple of trivia-style games that celebrate inspiring women:
- Inspirational Women Trivia Game – a quick-fire trivia set featuring inspiring women from history.
- Who Knows History Better? – a family-friendly quiz game that works well for classrooms or game nights.
These activities, paired with the coloring pages, give kids different ways to connect with the achievements of women in science, history, and beyond.
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Last Updated on 9 September 2025 by Clare Brown
great women coloring pages with a small bio attatched
Thank you !
I have been sifting through this website for over an hour trying to print the 15 famous women. There are so many ads, teasers, and distractors, I still do not think I got them. Everything is so beautiful and helpful but I cannot seem to seal the deal. I did subscribe but I can’t keep doing this. No time. What’s the deal?
Hi Marla
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