We appreciate Black history books for kids that tackle less common but still important topics. Pique students’ interest and invite them to find out more about the history of hip-hop and rap. Also, share the author’s note with students about the relationship of rap and hip-hop to poetry ...
As with any number of topics, approaches to teaching Black history have evolved and changed over the years. While it's roots go back to the early 20th century, Black History Month as a national observance was created as a way to focus attention on the contributions of Black Americans that ...
We own this book, and it’s been a favorite of my kids for years. In fact, as preschoolers my older kids would run around the house playing “Harriet Tubman.” They were fascinated by this picture book biography of the famous former slave who led many African Americans to freedom on the...
Before Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, there was Shirley Chisholm. Shirley Chisholm was the first woman and first black American to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Prior to her run for the Presidency, Shirley Chisholm made history by becoming the first blac...
Black history and culture is such a part of the American fabric -- and the school curriculum -- that it's difficult to imagine a time when that wasn't so. Established as Negro History Week in the 1920s by Carter G. Woodson, February was chosen for the celebration because Frederick Dougl...
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Link will appear as Black History Facts & Worksheets: https://kidskonnect.com - KidsKonnect, January 27, 2024 Use With Any Curriculum These worksheets have been specifically designed for use with any international curriculum. You can use these worksheets as-is, or edit them using Google Slides...
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
There are a variety of ways to teach kids about Black history, and watching movies just happens to be one of the most fun methods. What kid would object to grabbing a snack, popping in a movie, and getting comfortable to learn about important topics? You can stream a film on Netflix,...
PBS has a variety of online resources, categorized by age, to teach kids about Black History and anti-racism. For example, parents of kids ages 2 to 5 can use PBS' drawing activity to help their children understand the power of advocacy and reflect on the times they stood up for ...