Women's Month word search puzzle worksheet activity

Women's Month Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Women's History Month Word Search – Celebrate HERstory!

I created this last March when my 5th graders kept asking, "Why don't we learn more about women inventors?" This 2-page puzzle features 24 trailblazing women and achievements like "Ruth Bader Ginsburg," "Marie Curie," and "suffrage"—hidden in all directions to keep kids engaged.

What You Get:
✔ 2 printable pages (puzzle + answer key)
✔ Bonus matching game (connect women to their inventions/discoveries)
✔ Printer-friendly with bold, easy-to-read names

Real Classroom Story:
"My students Googled ‘Maya Angelou’ after finding her name—they begged to read her poems next!" —Ms. Rodriguez, 4th Grade

Perfect For:
• Morning work during March
• Social studies/writing prompts
• Bulletin board displays (have kids add found names to a timeline!)

Sample Words:

• Scientists: Jane Goodall, Katherine Johnson

• Activists: Malala, Harriet Tubman

• Arts: Frida Kahlo, Aretha Franklin

Teacher Tip:
Pair with the book "She Persisted"—students can star words matching the women featured!