It is great to know where you are going but it is more than beneficial to know from whence you came. We can not depend on our over extended school systems to teach our children about black history. Below you will find some great resources that can be used to teach kids more about Black History Month. These resources and websites celebrate Black history and culture with facts, games, print coloring pages and more. As always, we checked them out first.
How to Celebrate Black History Month with KidsCheck out our craft ideas, activities, and educational stories perfect for honoring Black History Month at home or in the classroom.
Academy of Achievement: Rosa ParksMeet the woman who proved that a single human being can change the world!
African Heritage Animated Electronic Greeting CardsFind African cards for any occasion including fabulous February greetings for Black History month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Black History Month from DLTK’s CraftsCreate these cool cultural crafts to celebrate freedom and civil rights all over the world.
Education First: Black History ActivitiesEnter this web guide to find references for almost any Black History subject.
History Channel- Celebrate Black History MonthGet short bios on many prominent African- American figures in history. (This is one of our favorites!)
Black History BooksCheck out these featured reading ideas for Black History Month.
The Internet African American History ChallengeTry this 3 level Black History quiz, and see how well you can read and learn! It’s open-book! (See how much you know.)
Activities
An interactive Treasure HuntCrossword puzzle filled with words to test your knowledge.
Printable Fill-In-The-Blanks
How much do you know about Black historical figures?
George Washington CarverMartin Luther King Jr.Jesse OwensRosa Parks
Coloring Pages for Younger Children
Printable coloring pages of some famous Black historical figures.
Rosa ParksDr. Martin Luther King Jr.Jackie RobinsonGeorge Washington Carver
History
Encyclopedia of Prominent African-AmericansHarriet Tubman, Her life in wordsLearn about the first African-American US President, Barack Obama
