13 posters that can be used to supplement your lessons during Black History Month. 2 options are included: Full Page & Half Page. Includes: Bessie Coleman Martin Luther King Jr. Mary McLeod Bethune Thurgood Marshall Rosa Parks Ruby Bridges Harriet Tubman Booker T. Washington Frederick Douglass Sojourner Truth Sarah Breedlove Walker George Washington Carver Henry 'Box' Brown **This was updated November 2017. The previous version is included as well. Click here to buy this in a money saving bundle! Black History Month Mini-Books Black History Month Research Pages The mini-books, posters, and research pages go together perfectly! Click Here for Martin Luther King Day Flip Book! *************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about my store. ***************************************************************************

Let’s learn about the quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and try our own simple quilt project. This is a bright and bold art history lesson which is a perfect addition to art lessons for Black History Month, and as part of a curriculum of art lessons for children inspired by famous artists. […]

There are many artists we like to celebrate and recognize in our classrooms, and I have a few favorites I like to revisit. In this post, I would like to share the projects I have done with my students in the past to recognize artists during the month of February, Black History Month. Since I was setting up a bulletin board recognizing certain artists, I wanted to show a few I use. If you know of an artist that is inspiring in teh art world, PLEASE share in my comments. I would personally like to hear of more African-American artists who have inspired you. Faith Ringgold I am excited to say that I have personally met Faith Ringgold on two seperate occasions. In 2001, she was the guest speaker at my graduation ceremony at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I had the joy of greeting her again while I was 6 months pregnant in New Orleans at the 2008 NAEA convention. This is how much of a dork I am...I get to tell my daughter that my favorite artist patted my baby belly when I was pregnant with her. Yes, I am a geek and love it. I love to tell the students how Faith began as a teacher and became a famous artist by creating story quilts inspired by her community. Here are some project examples I have introduced in class to my students. In 3rd Grade, we read Tar Beach and create our own bodies flying over places we wished we owned. In 4th Grade, we make community quilts that are displays in the hallways. Each piece of the quilt are painted self-portraits of the students. Alma Woodsey Thomas Alma Woodsey Thomas is another artist I like to share with my 4th grade students. Since she paints abstractly, I like to have my students create their own abstract pieces similar to her style of work. Here are two different variations of artwork created by students. William H. Johnson I share William H. Johnson's work with my 1st grade students. I show the painting "Going to Church" to the students (see above) and have them create a picture of themselves going to school. Elizabeth Catlett I like to share Elizabeth's work with my 6th grade students. At teh 6th grade level, students are more understanding of creating artwork that shows a message, whether it's political or positive. I then have students create prints of their own images, similar to Elizabeth's work. Here are a few other artists that I share with students, but have yet to make artworks inspired by them (which I plan on doing in the near future). Preston Jackson was my sculpture teacher at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 2000, Preston created a bronze figurine series titled "From Bronzeville to Harlem" that travelled across the U.S. His bronze artworks are displayed across Illinois, and you can still visit him in the college studios at SAIC. Jean-Michal Basquiat was an American artist. He began as a graffiti artist in New York City in the late 1970s and evolved into an acclaimed Neo-expressionist and Primitivist painter by the 1980s. Jacob Lawrence was an American painter. Lawrence referred to his style as "dynamic cubism". His subject matter focused on the shapes and colors of Harlem. Kerry Marshall is known for large-scale paintings, sculptures, and other objects that take African-American life and history as their subject matter. His work often deals with the effects of the Civil Rights movement and popular culture. Here's a picture of my bulletin board I created for the month! How are you celebrating Black History Month? What artists have you introduced to your students? Please share!!!!

Get hands-on with these history activities for preschool and kindergarten! Here are crafts, books, and more for bringing history alive.

We've been learning in Social Studies about how slaves secretly communicated with each other. One cool way they did this was by making a freedom quilt. Each patch has a special meaning and when the quilt is sewn together it tells slaves how to escape on the Underground Railroad. You all did a great job making our quilt!

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This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

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Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.

Meaningful and educational Black History Month activity for teachers and students. Featuring 40 Influential and inspiring African-Americans.

THE STORY OF AFRICAN ENSLAVEMENT AND HOW WE GOT HERE Warnings, Notes, and Disclaimers SPECIFIC TRIGGER WARNINGS: Racism, violence, rape, abuse, everything, etc. IMAGE WARNINGS: Graphic black/white images of violence and abuse NOTES: February's Info Posts will be dedicated to Black History Month.…

Your Black History Month lessons wouldn't be complete without a discussion of Ruby Bridges, a courageous civil rights activist who, at the tender age of six, was the first African American child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South. In spite of seemingly insurmountable odds - riotous crowds, threats to both Ruby and her family, teachers refusing to teach Ruby, etc. - with the support of her family, the six-year-old bravely continued attendance at William Frantz Elementary School - graduating from the integrated high school and furthering her education at the Kansas City business school. But it was not without personal sacrifice and pressure, and Ruby's historical impact is one that will never be forgotten. We found some great resources and lessons to help your kiddos connect with the story of Ruby Bridges... Children's Literature We've come across several children's books that we think your kinders will enjoy. Robert Coles' The Story of Ruby Bridges offers great insight into the events surrounding Ruby's education and life, bringing her courage and faith to life. It also offers a great opportunity to practice making inferences. The front cover depicts a young African American girl entering a building alone as a crowd of angry people forms behind her. Invite your students to describe what is happening and why; inferring what the girl [Ruby] might be feeling, etc. Melissa and Brittany of Frugal in First did a similar lesson, focusing on the importance of asking questions for reading comprehension. After seeing only the cover of the book, students compiled a list of important questions - i.e. "I wonder why everyone is so mad", "I wonder if they are going to hurt her", etc. - and discussed the answers to their questions upon finishing the book. Another great inclusion into story time is Evelyn Coleman's White Socks Only - it's a great story to use to start a discussion about segregation, discrimination, courage, and standing up for what you believe in. Additionally, it's fun because you can find it over at Storyline Online and have the celebrity, Amber Tamblyn, read it to your kiddos! Photo Source: simplysecondgrade.blogspot.com Character Traits After learning about Ruby Bridges, Mrs. Lynes and her kiddos discussed character traits - adjectives that describe a person on the inside. They put together a fun anchor chart of Ruby Bridges' character traits {find the full lesson at Simply Second Grade} and learned that she is truly someone to look up to. The anchor chart provides a great segue into talking about Ruby's impact on history - and what might have happened if she hadn't been so courageous! Be sure to follow the links to find all of these great resources and activities!

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!

February is Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, I like to incorporate literature written by African Americans into my ELA ...

Posts and resources with artworks by Black artists, civil rights art, African art, art projects, and more to teach Black History art lessons.

I love beginning a new artist study with a storybook or a picture book. There are so many amazing books that introduce the people behind the art! Let’s take a look at these books and meet some legendary African American artists who created (and continue to create) phenomenal art! If you are in

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Aaron Douglas was an African-American painter who was influenced in the Harlem Renaissance 100 years ago. Sometimes called “the father of black American art,” his works often feature bold, graphic silhouettes of people, fractured color planes, and harmonious color schemes. For this art project idea,

During the month of February and beyond, there are so many significant contributions that have been made by African Americans that we can share with our students! To kick off the celebration of Black History Month, I am sharing a Black Inventors freebie. Click the link below to read a short post on Garrett Morgan, download your freebie, and get an activity idea! Enjoy : )

"Why do you draw so many black characters?" A CalArts student explains how she answers this question.

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Fun and easy Black History Month Crafts and Activities for kids of all ages! Creative ways to celebrate the contributions of black people.

These narrative quilt drawings allow students to experiment with line and pattern, while also giving them an outlet for personal storytellin...

Posts and resources with artworks by Black artists, civil rights art, African art, art projects, and more to teach Black History art lessons.

Teaching the Harlem Renaissance and Black History Month is so important, and secondary ELA teachers have a responsibility to teach with intention. Here are some points to consider and some free resources to get you started. (blog post)

Twelve innovative African American History Month drama activities and projects. Ages 9 and up. 22 pages! Great drama integration activities.

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Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I'm sure lots of you are so excited for this game tonight, but I'm not the biggest football fan in the world....so I'm just looking forward to some wings tonight! Today I'm linking up with the Collaboration Cuties to share a Must Read Mentor Text. I've blogged a bit about how our school adopted Pearson's ReadyGen literacy program this year. The BIG downside to this program is that I don't get to choose my own read aloud texts anymore. The upside is that I've truly enjoyed the majority of texts we've read through this program! We just finished Unit 2 Module A, which focused on understanding how people respond to injustice and inequality. Our anchor text was Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans, written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. {This text is available through Scholastic Book Clubs this month as well!} The text is told from the perspective of an older African American woman who is sharing her family's history through pivotal points in American history. Her grandfather, Pap, was kidnapped in Africa and brought to America as a slave. The narrator describes Pap's experience as a slave and the reader is able to understand how many African Americans experienced slavery. The story continues through the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Great Migration, World War I, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, World War II and the Civil Rights Movement. This is a powerful text, filled with dialect, figurative language and unmistakable voice. Our shared reading prompted awesome conversation and excellent questioning from my students. Even with a very limited understanding of American History, my students were able to build a tremendous amount of knowledge about slavery and the importance of the Civil Rights movement. Our timing helped as well: coincidentally, we concluded the text just before Martin Luther King Day. To compliment the text, we viewed the full length "I Have a Dream Speech" and the biography channel's mini bio of Martin Luther King, Jr on YouTube. I also have a small group of students working through I'm Lovin Lit's Martin Luther King Jr Timeline Packet (

Playing Scoot is a great Black History Month Activity. It turns using a set of task cards into a game. You play by placing one task card on each student’s

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A high quality glossy poster featuring an image of the acclaimed African American scientist and inventor, George Washington Carver. The poster also contains a timeline highlighting memorable moments from the life of George and a brief biographical statement. This poster was designed to teach young elementary school aged students about the life and legacy of George Washington Carver. Perfect for schools, offices, churches and any area where you would desire to have a beautiful and informative historical poster. Learn, Live and Celebrate the Legacy!

A letter by a Canadian Native American woman to Eve Ensler, author of the Vagina Monologues, echoes many of the issues Haitians face with the White Savior Industrial Complex ("WSIC") and its army of 3,000 NGOs, 12,000 UN troops, innumerable speakers for Haiti, appropriators of Haiti's ancestral religion, culture and music and other so-called "allies" who silence Haitians for a profit while assuming our voice: Your organization took a photo of Ashley Callingbull, and used it to promote V-Day Canada and One Billion Rising, without her consent. You then wrote the word “vanishing” on the photo, and implied that Indigenous women are disappearing, and inherently suggested that we are in some type of dire need of your saving. You then said that Indigenous women were V-Day Canada’s “spotlight”. V-Day completely ignored the fact that February 14th is an iconic day for Indigenous women in Canada, and marches, vigils, and rallies had already been happening for decades to honor the missing and murdered Indigenous women.[...] When women in Canada brought up these exact issues, V-Day responded to them by deleting the comment threads that were on Facebook. For a person and organization who works to end violence against women, this is certainly the opposite of that. Although I’m specifically addressing V-Day, this is not an isolated incident. This is something that Indigenous women constantly face. This erasure of identity and white, colonial, feminism is in fact, a form of violence against us. The exploitation and cultural appropriation creates and excuses the violence done to us. When I told you that your white, colonial, feminism is hurting us, you started crying. Eve, you are not the victim here. [...] This is not being a good ally. [...] At the end of our conversation you offered me the opportunity to join V-Day. Offered me money. Offered me to become a spokesperson for Native American women. These are things I am not interested in. I do not want to be part of the white savior industrial complex, and I never want to duplicate saviorism and colonialism within my own organization, Save Wiyabi Project, and I’m surely not interested in selling my soul and integrity for a bit of cash and perceived prestige. Read the full letter here: An Open Letter to Eve Ensler - Life Returned ht.ly/kIGXq Kudos to the author, Lauren Chief Elk, for refusing to be bought off. Indeed, it is often because of money and potential "prestige" carried by WSIC "brands" that we relinquish our voices and agency to the WSIC, only to regret it when the damage is irreversible. We owe the concept of the White Savior Industrial Complex to Teju Cole. [The White-Savior Industrial Complex - Teju Cole - The Atlantic http://ht.ly/kOELo ] In his own words: The white savior supports brutal policies in the morning, founds charities in the afternoon, and receives awards in the evening. ... The White Savior Industrial Complex is not about justice. It is about having a big emotional experience that validates privilege. More about the ways in which Haitians are hurt by the army of non-Haitian "experts" who speak for us every day in the corporate media here. [Colonialism of the Mind – Part I | NEWS JUNKIE POST http://ht.ly/kMuJA.] In author Dady Chery's words: Western journalists increasingly assume the voices of subjugated countries’ natives while muzzling them by denying them access to the press. In the United States, the more visible venues of the alternative press, such as online news sites Truthout, Common Dreams, and Huffington Post are essentially closed to native writers. This colonialism of the mind is rampant when it comes to Haiti ... Westerners, whatever their political leaning, do reserve their right to rule the world, and the right to pontificate to the ignorant natives is very much a part of it. SOLUTIONS? Stop posting, quoting or amplifying the appropriators of your voice EXCEPT WHEN THEIR ARTICLES CONTAIN INFORMATION OF CONSTRUCTIVE VALUE TO HAITIANS. In that case, cut and paste ONLY the useful information without otherwise promoting your sabotager. After all, they are insiders to the current system, and as such may have information that you will never be privy to. But beyond that information, do not further amplify their inevitable references to "poorest country in the you know what" or gratuitous use of the word V-O-O-D-O-O in the titles of their books or other tragic depictions of Haiti that leave out their own participation to its plight and ultimately demean YOU. Stop seeking their approval and attention. They will not help promote your voice in any meaningful way or beyond the strictures of tokenism. Instead carry your own voice on your own behalf via the innumerable free communications tools available to you online or in the Haitian or Afro-descendant groups, associations or organizations you belong to. If you are Haitian and you need guidance or training in online communication tools, let me know. Do not honor, reward or give awards to these covert profiteers in any way. Avoid spending too much time or energy in forums, conferences or platforms that seek to explain to members of the WSIC how they muzzle you. That is a waste of time and energy and they know the answer better than you while most Haitians do not. Instead spend that energy in explaining to HAITIANS how and why they should not promote their silencers and pointing them to Haitian authored content and cultural production. Read the Haitian papers and Haitian blogs regularly and repost the content. Do so with a critical eye because inevitably some of our own content is heavily influenced by the WSI/NGO complex. After all, WSIC dollars are in constant and heavy rotation in Haiti and their ideas are common currency in the global mainstream and therefore among well-meaning Haitians. UPDATE 4:49PM: Just received this bit of feedback on this post from the author of the Open Letter, Lauren Chief Elk, @ChiefElk, via Twitter: "Raising a fist in the air for you and Haiti. Your additions to the open letter were very important & needed. Thank you. We've been applying how this saviorism & exploitation is in direct correlation to violence against us & a gleaning example is the Indian Child Welfare Act. The cheerleaders against it see us as pathetic & tragic, & think our babies should be able to be adopted into "better homes" off reservations. I thought about the missionaries who kidnapped Haitian babies post-earthquake in the name of "saving" them. *puke*." 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Help your preschooler practice observing and experimenting with this exciting activity where they'll get to examine objects below the water's surface!

Scribble monsters are a favorite in my adapted art class! If you follow me on Instagram you probably know that I am absolutely head over heels in love with teaching adapted art! I love teaching and creating lessons that meet the individual needs of my students in order to provide them with their own authentic, enrichin