Black History Month as a national observance was created as a way to focus attention on the contributions of Black Americans that had been overlooked, marginalized, and outright ignored as part of conventional American
Black History Month - Oak Elementary kids research famous peopleEmily Ford
Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States. During this month we celebrate the achievements of African American in all aspects of life – science, technology, entertainment, art, social justice – you name it, African Americans have done it. It is often asked why cel...
Yes, February is Black History Month, but Black history books should always be in your classroom library rotation. It’s awesome that there are now a huge variety of titles to share, with more being published each year. These are our recent favorite picture books about Black history that ins...
24 Children’s Books to Read to Your Kids in Honor of Black History Month, HuffPost Use storytime within your classroom as one of the great ways to teach kids about the accomplishments of black pioneers and trailblazers. With the suggestions from organizations dedicated to embracing diversity in...
Tell students that February is African American History Month. Explain to students that many African Americans in the United States today are the descendents of slaves who were brought from Africa hundreds of years ago. Show students Africa on a map or globe and trace the route of early slave...
Let this be a list you refer to every month of the year! Black history books for kids Wilma Unlimited Kathleen Krull I start with this book because you must find it at your library! It’s the story of Wilma Rudolph, born tiny and sickly as the twentieth child to a poor, hard-working...
Crank up some tunes for a Black History Month party with the kids. Put on some Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar (OK, maybejust the PG-13 songs), and let the music speak...
When teaching Black History Month activities, it’s crucial to approach the topic with respect, openness, and inclusivity. Here are a few key tips, plus check out moreBlack History Month tips for schools here. Foster Open Dialogue Encourage students to ask questions and express their feelings ab...
Check out our collection of black history worksheets that are designed to acknowledge some of the amazing contributions made by African Americans. We've just started building out this section starting with worksheets for Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet