Black history month elementary school program

If you have a suggestion, want to volunteer, donate or would otherwise like to be involved, please email organizer Jonette Bost at jbost steelvalleysd. Each grade level focused on a different area. Kindergarten celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr; first graders focused on sports and entertainment; second graders highlighted game changers; third graders explored soul food and recipies; and fourth graders delved into the Underground Railroad.

Check out the full program for the experience. Kindergarten celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr; first graders focused on sports and entertainment; second graders highlighted African culture; third graders explored soul food and recipies; and fourth graders delved into the Underground Railroad.

The program expanded to include exhibits celebrating African American military service, including the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen. There was also information on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as a stronger connection with local community groups.

The Special Events Committee organized a special walking tour with the help of The Waterfront, sign creators and local businesses. Behind a collection of books and yard signs, the group sparked important conversations to share not just the love of reading but to engage the community in important topics. The best thing I like in school is all the things we get to learn by using our hands. This helps me understand what we are learning.

We get to take lots of pictures and videos I show my family and friends. My parents always ask me if I have new ones to show them. While these are still great topics to explore, there are also plenty of other important concepts you should consider introducing to your students this year, such as: Current Black political issues Black mental health Stereotypes and microaggressions The history and impact of Black culture The history of hip hop African Americans and the Vote The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity this year's Black History Month theme!

View this post on Instagram. Quote or fact of the day. Your students will love looking forward to what each day brings! Try these: Black history facts 15 Inspiring quotes 5 Black history quote posters Black history quotes - mini posters. Person of the day or week Take time to talk about Black influencers and their accomplishments. Explore categories like: Actors Artists Writers Athletes Activists Musicians Politicians Filmmakers Historical figures Heroes and iconic leaders Scientists and mathematicians Tip: Try to look beyond typical historical figures and popular celebrities.

Try these: Black history multiplication - true or false Black history quizzes these online quizzes are perfect for remote learning! Worksheet activities Teach students about Black history while they work on fun activities at their own pace.

Try these: Black history coloring pages Barack Obama crossword and trivia. Timeline activity Provide more context on important events in Black history with a bit of chronology. And, of course, next month we will continue in a similar way with the celebration of Black History Month and the chance to look at all the wonderful accomplishments of African Americans. Here is a brief look at some of the people whose lives seem to resonate with children, and whom you might want to look at with your students.

Bessie Coleman — First African American female pilot. Rosa Parks — Civil Rights Activist. Madam C. Walker — Entrepreneur. Click here to see them! I am sure you have heard me go on and on about mini books in previous posts.

This is because I absolutely love using them in my elementary classroom! To create their mini books, students simply stack the pages together. Next, they cut them out and staple them together. Completed books are great for buddy reading. They also make great take home activities to share their learning with family members. Two different versions of the mini books are included with each resource.

This is great for differentiation! One version has all of the facts written in. For this version, students simply have to color the fun clip art. The second included version has blank pages that only include titles and clipart. For these pages, students are required to write out the facts. I typically write the facts on the board, and have students copy them down.

This works great for writing practice or center work! Interested in trying these mini books out in your own classroom?

Click here or on the cover images at the bottom of this post. For my elementary learners ready to take on a bit more when it comes to research, I love using these biography templates. They help to structure their research and keep things organized.