Women’s History Month Bulletin Board Ideas (Women in STEM March Door Decor With FREE Printable)
Your Women’s History Display Just Got Better
March is the perfect time to celebrate inspiring leaders, innovators, and changemakers with a meaningful Women’s History Month bulletin board. If you’re looking for a display that is eye-catching, educational, and easy to prep, this Women in STEM “Pot of Gold” themed bulletin board and March door decor idea brings together seasonal charm and powerful role models your students will love learning about.
By highlighting influential women in science, technology, engineering, and math, you can spark important conversations while creating a bright, engaging hallway display. The gold coin theme makes it easy to tie in St. Patrick’s Day fun while keeping the focus on honoring real-world achievements and contributions.
Keep reading to learn more about what’s included in both versions of this resource (the full bulletin board kit and the gold coins printable set), how you can use them in your classroom, and how to grab a free printable to preview the activity.
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Why Celebrate Women’s History Month in March?
March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, making it the perfect time to intentionally highlight the achievements and contributions of women throughout history.
Here’s why it matters in your classroom:
It Builds Representation
Students see diverse role models who have shaped science, technology, engineering, math, and beyond. Representation helps students envision what’s possible for themselves.
It Highlights Women in STEM
Featuring innovators like Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Mae Jemison shows students that groundbreaking discoveries and advancements include the work of women from many backgrounds.
It Supports Cross-Curricular Learning
Women’s History Month connects naturally to:
Biography research
Informational text standards
Science and STEM units
Writing activities
Classroom discussions about perseverance and innovation
It Connects Perfectly to March Themes
With a “Pot of Gold” theme, you can tie Women’s History Month into St. Patrick’s Day décor while keeping the focus on celebrating women whose achievements are truly golden.
It Sparks Meaningful Conversations
Celebrating Women’s History Month encourages discussions about equity, opportunity, and the impact one person can make in the world.
Even a simple bulletin board display can turn into powerful daily learning moments throughout the month.
Version 1: Complete Bulletin Board Kit
What Comes in the Full Women in STEM Bulletin Board Set?
This resource includes 29 different Women in STEM, making it ideal for daily spotlights, a collaborative class display, or an interactive hallway exhibit—plus bonus bulletin board elements and printable display pieces to help you fully customize your board or door.
What’s Included:
3 banner styles
2 seamless bulletin board styles
3 sizes of gold coins (forward facing)
3 sizes of gold coins (side facing)
Pots of gold - 2 sizes
Small rainbow pot of gold (approx. 7 inches tall)
Large rainbow pot of gold (approx. 19 inches tall when pieced together)
Bulletin board letters A-Z in 3 colors (gold, black, green)
Bulletin board letters 0-9 in 3 colors (gold, black, green)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards (color)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards with biographies (color)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards (black & white)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards with biographies (black & white)
1 lined gold coin (black & white)
All of the bulletin board pieces have a .JPEG file included to make it easier when using a cutting machine!
Perfect For Teachers Who Want a Ready-to-Print Display
If you love meaningful classroom decor but don’t have hours to design it, the full bulletin board kit makes it easy.
This version is ideal for teachers who want:
✔ Low Prep
Just print, cut, and hang. The letters, borders, and decorative elements are already designed to coordinate, so you don’t have to piece together fonts, colors, or layouts.
✔ A Complete Hallway Display
Everything you need for a cohesive Women’s History Month bulletin board is included, making it perfect for classroom walls, grade-level hallways, or a shared school display.
✔ March Door Decor That Stands Out
Turn your classroom door into a bright, eye-catching “Pot of Gold” themed display that celebrates inspiring women in STEM while still fitting in with March and St. Patrick’s Day decor.
It’s designed for busy teachers who want something polished, meaningful, and ready to go—WITHOUT spending their planning period reinventing the wheel.
Version 2: Gold Coin Printables Only
What’s Included in the Gold Coin Biography Set?
Each featured woman in STEM figure is displayed on a gold coin, making it easy to blend Women’s History Month learning with fun March/St. Patrick’s Day classroom decor. It’s the perfect combination of festive and educational for the month of March!
What’s Included:
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards (color)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards with biographies (color)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards (black & white)
29 Women in STEM gold coin display cards with biographies (black & white)
1 lined gold coin (black & white)
Perfect If You Already Have Bulletin Board Supplies
If you already have letters, borders, or a go-to bulletin board setup, the gold coins printable set is a flexible and budget-friendly option.
This version is ideal for teachers who want:
✔ A More Affordable Option
You get the meaningful content (the featured women and biography pieces) without paying for extra decor elements you may not need.
✔ Flexible Display Choices
Use the gold coins on:
An existing bulletin board
A simple hallway strip
A classroom door
A small spotlight wall
They pair easily with decor you already own.
✔ A Great Flip-Book Activity Option
Not looking to create a full display? The gold coins also work perfectly as a Women’s History Month flip-book activity. Students can:
Read about each woman
Complete a short reflection
Assemble their own mini biography booklet
This makes it great for centers, independent work, research extensions, or an easy March literacy activity.
It’s the perfect choice for teachers who want meaningful content, student engagement, and flexibility while keeping prep simple and costs low.
How to Use These in Your Classroom (or Homeschool)
These printables are designed to be flexible and easy to adapt, whether you’re creating a full school bulletin board, decorating your classroom door, or adding meaningful learning to your homeschool space in March.
Women in STEM Spotlight Wall
Create a meaningful Women’s History Month bulletin board that highlights influential women in STEM. Display all the gold coins at once for a bold visual impact, or add one at a time to build anticipation and discussion throughout the month.
Homeschool idea: Create a small learning wall, binder page collection, or rotating display board where your child adds one featured woman each week.
March or St. Patrick’s Day Door Decor
Turn your classroom (or homeschool room) door into an eye-catching March display. The “Pot of Gold” theme blends perfectly with seasonal decor while keeping the focus on celebrating women whose achievements are truly golden.
STEM Hallway or Learning Space Display
In a traditional school setting, collaborate with your grade level for a hallway showcase.
In a homeschool setting, use a cork board, tri-fold board, or even a simple wall space to create a mini STEM spotlight area.
Daily “Woman of the Day” Spotlight
Highlight one woman each day during morning meeting — or morning basket time in your homeschool routine. Use it as:
A quick read-aloud
A discussion starter
A journaling prompt
Research or Biography Writing Extensions
Take the learning deeper by having students:
Research additional facts
Write a short biography
Create a flip-book
Present what they learned
This works beautifully for independent work in the classroom or as a structured research project in a homeschool setting.
Interactive Display Option
Add student reflections, sticky-note facts, or short written responses under each featured woman to make the learning hands-on and discussion-based.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or homeschooling at home, this resource makes celebrating Women’s History Month engaging, flexible, and meaningful all March long.
Women Featured in This Resource
Here is a list of all 29 Women in STEM figures represented in both versions of this pot of gold printable:
Ada Lovelace - considered the first computer programmer
Alice Ball - chemist who developed treatments for leprosy
Annie Easley - computer scientist, mathematician, and rocket scientist
Betty Holberton - one of the original programmers of ENIAC
Chien-Shiung Wu - experimental physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project
Diana Trujillo - Mission Lead for the Mars Curiosity rover
Evelyn Boyd Granville - performed pioneering work in computing
Grace Hopper - pioneer of computer programming + U.S. Navy rear admiral
Hayat Sindi - pioneer in medical testing and biotechnology
Hedy Lamarr - actress who pioneer invented a system of wireless communication
Hypatia - the earliest (documented) female mathematician + astronomer
Julia Bowman Robinson - the first female president of the American Mathematical Society
Katherine Johnson - NASA mathematician featured in “Hidden Figures”
Lise Meitner - physicist who worked on radioactivity and nuclear physics
Mae Jemison - first Black woman to travel in space
Maggie Gee - one of the first Chinese Americans to serve in the Women’s Airforce in WWII
Margaret Hamilton - computer scientist, member of NASA Apollo tean
Margaret Mead - groundbreaking cultural anthropologist
Marie Curie - discovered Radium and other key elements
Martine Rothblatt - top earning female CEO + creator of SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Mary Sherman Morgan - rocket fuel scientist credited with the invention of Hydyne
Merit-Ptah - chief physician of the pharaoh's court during the 2nd Dynasty of ancient Egypt
Rachel Carson - marine biologist + pioneer in the global environmental movement
Rosalind Franklin - contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA
Sally Ride - the first American woman in space
Sau Lan Wu - established the Standard Model of particle physics
Shirley Ann Jackson - contributed to the inventions of touch tone telephones, solar cells, fiber optic cables, caller ID + call waiting
Vera Rubin - astronomer who pioneered work on galaxy rotation rates
Wang Zhenyi - scientist from the Qing dynasty who defied the feudal customs of the time
Why Teachers (and Homeschool Families) Love This March Bulletin Board
This Women’s History Month bulletin board is loved because it’s simple to implement, visually engaging, and academically meaningful WITHOUT adding extra stress during a busy March.
Here’s what makes it a favorite:
✔ Easy Prep
Everything is ready to print and assemble. Just print, cut, and display — no designing or formatting required. It saves time while still looking polished and intentional.
✔ Eye-Catching Hallway or Learning Space Display
The “Pot of Gold” theme creates a bright, inviting display for classroom walls, doors, or school hallways.
Homeschool families can use it to create a dedicated learning wall, cork board, or rotating history display in their home.
✔ Meaningful Conversation Starters
This isn’t just decor — it becomes part of your daily learning. Students naturally ask questions, make connections, and discuss perseverance, innovation, and impact. It turns your wall into an ongoing discussion piece.
✔ Ties to Science & STEM Standards
Highlighting influential women in science, technology, engineering, and math supports STEM awareness and connects easily to science standards. It pairs well with mini STEM challenges, biography studies, and informational text lessons.
✔ Flexible for Different Learning Settings
Whether you’re teaching a full class, collaborating on a hallway display, or homeschooling one child, the resource adapts to your space and schedule.
It’s the perfect combination of easy prep, eye-catching design, and meaningful learning — making Women’s History Month intentional in any learning environment.
Which Version Should You Choose?
Choose the Gold Coins Only If:
The gold coins printable set is a great option if you want flexibility without purchasing the full decor bundle.
Choose this version if:
✔ You Already Have Borders and Letters
If you have bulletin board supplies you love (seasonal borders, neutral letters, or reusable decor), the gold coins easily fit into your existing setup. Just add them to what you already use and you’re ready to go.
✔ You Want Flexible Classroom Use
The coins aren’t limited to one type of display. You can:
Create a small spotlight section
Rotate one “Woman of the Day”
Use them in centers
Turn them into a flip-book activity
Add them to interactive notebooks
✔ You Prefer a Simpler Display
If you don’t need a full hallway transformation and just want meaningful content, this version keeps things focused and streamlined.
✔ You’re Budget-Conscious
You get the core educational content — the featured women and biography pieces — without paying for extra decorative elements.
It’s perfect for teachers or homeschool families who want powerful content and maximum flexibility in how they use it.
Choose the Full Kit If:
The complete bulletin board kit is ideal if you want everything done for you and ready to display.
Choose this version if:
✔ You Want a Complete, Cohesive Display
The full kit includes coordinating letters, borders, decorative elements, and gold coin printables — all designed to work together. You won’t have to mix and match fonts or colors to make it look polished.
✔ You Don’t Want to Design Anything
No Canva. No resizing. No searching for matching pieces. Just print, cut, and hang. It’s perfect for busy teachers who want a professional-looking Women’s History Month bulletin board without extra prep time.
✔ You’re Creating a Hallway or Door Display
If you’re decorating a classroom door, hallway board, or shared school space, the full kit gives you enough pieces to make a bold, eye-catching statement.
✔ You Love Ready-to-Go Seasonal Decor
If you prefer having everything planned and coordinated ahead of time, this option makes March decorating simple and stress-free.
It’s the best choice for teachers who want maximum impact with minimal effort.
Want to Preview It? Grab the Free Sample Below!
What you’ll get in your freebie:
Marie Curie gold coin printable (color)
Marie Curie gold coin printable (black and white)
Marie Curie biography gold coin (color)
Marie Curie biography gold coin (black and white)
1 lined gold coin (black and white)
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