French International Women’s Day (La Journée de la Femme) on March 8 is the perfect opportunity to introduce your students to the inspiring contributions of influential French women. Whether you’re celebrating this day or incorporating it into a larger unit for French Women’s History Month, engaging activities can make learning both meaningful and fun!
Why Celebrate La Journée de la Femme in French Class?
Teaching about women in French history helps students:
✔️ Expand their cultural knowledge
✔️ Improve their French reading and speaking skills
✔️ Feel inspired by the achievements of remarkable French women
French International Women’s Day Bundle: Interactive Activities for Your Classroom
To bring La Journée de la Femme to life, I’ve created a French Women’s History Month Bundle filled with collaborative posters, research projects, and digital activities. These activities highlight the lives and achievements of legendary French women while fostering creativity and student collaboration.
What’s Included?
⭐ Collaborative Posters:
🖼️ Coco Chanel
🖼️ Dalida
🖼️ Edith Piaf
🖼️ Jeanne d’Arc
🖼️ Joséphine Baker
🖼️ Marie Curie
🖼️ Marie Antoinette
⭐ Bonus Activities:
🎙️ Podcast & Activity Packet: Coco Chanel et la Marinière
💻 Internet Research Activity: Joséphine Baker
📖 Digital Biography: Marie Curie
These activities are perfect for French learners of all levels, allowing students to research, reflect, and discuss the impact of French women in history.
How to Use These Activities for La Journée de la Femme
📌 Group Work & Class Discussions – Students can collaborate on posters and present their research.
📌 Listening Comprehension – The Coco Chanel podcast helps students develop French listening skills.
📌 Research & Writing Practice – The digital biography and internet activity provide opportunities for independent learning.
Bring La Journée de la Femme to Your French Class!
Whether you're celebrating French International Women’s Day or teaching French Women’s History Month, this bundle provides ready-to-use activities that will inspire your students.