What is Black History Month?
     Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today.

*Taken from National Geographic Kids
This video is 1:43 minutes long

When is Black History Month?

Black History Month is the whole month of February

Black History little Lending Library 

     Come explore the Black History Little Lending Library in the Fellowship Hall. You can check out books to read at home and return at a later date.

African American people 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PBS Learning Media: Martin Luther King Jr. Day by PBS Kids
This video is 1:34 minutes long
The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President
This video is 3:27 minutes long
"Dr Martin Luther King Jr" song/story
This video is 24:20 minutes long
Katherine Johnson
Great Minds: Katherine Johnson, Human Computer
This video is 5:05 minutes long
Jackie Robinson
George Washington Carver
Ruby Bridges
Here are 10 facts about that ordinary little girl who rose to the challenge when the world needed her extraordinary courage.
  1. Ruby’s parents and grandparents were sharecroppers in Mississippi before her family moved to New Orleans in search of better opportunity.
  2. In New Orleans, Ruby shared a bedroom with her younger sister and two younger brothers.
  3. Ruby enjoyed playing jump rope, softball and climbing trees when she was a child.
  4. When Ruby arrived at the all-white school the crowds of people there to protest her the commotion made her think it was Mardis Gras. Mardis Gras is a loud celebration that takes place in New Orleans every year.
  5. One of the marshals who escorted Ruby into school that day said later, "She showed a lot of courage. She never cried. She didn't whimper. She just marched along like a little soldier, and we're all very very proud of her."
  6. Ruby really liked her teacher Mrs. Henry. They became good friends during that first year at the newly integrated school.
  7. Many people, both black and white, supported Ruby and her family. After her father lost his job due to backlash against Ruby, people sent in money to help the family.
  8. After graduating high school, Ruby worked as a travel agent for fifteen years.
  9. Her walk into the school that day was commemorated by American painter Norman Rockwell in his work titled: “The Problem We All Live With” which was even displayed at The White House art gallery.
  10. On July 15, 2011, Ruby met President Barack Obama at the White House. While viewing the Norman Rockwell painting, he told her, "I think it's fair to say that if it hadn't been for you guys, I might not be here and we wouldn't be looking at this together.” 
*Taken from Children's Museum Indianapolis website
This video is 13:32 minutes long

Book lists

Black history music

Art Work

Taken from The African Exponent
Taken from Thandiwe Muriu
Taken from Artmajeur

Preschool Black History Month
Bingo 

Engage in your community

Picture
Materials:
  1. Scissors
  2. Container
  3. The PDF

Instructions:
  1. Print off pdf
    1. see below
  2. Cut out each strip
  3. Place all the strips into a container
  4. Each day,
    1. Everyone pulls out a strip
    2. Reads what on. your strip
    3. Finally, do what it says is on the strip

Give Awards to Everyday Heroes

Picture
Materials:
  1. Prize Ribbons
  2. Stickers
  3. Scissors
  4. Sequins
  5. Construction Paper
  6. Glue
  7. Markers/Crayons/Paint

​Instructions:
  1. Create your own award
  2. Once dry, give your award to an everyday hero

Make your own quilt

Picture
Materials:
  • constructions paper
  • scissors
  • glue
​Instructions:
  1. First, cut out different shapes 
  2. Next, glue the shapes in a pattern that can give you directions 
  3. Finally, do what the directions tell you to go

Questions for parents ask children

  1. What makes someone a hero? Who are some Black heroes that you have learned about?
  2. When looking at art created by Black illustrators, designers, and painters, ask your child: What stands out to you first and why? What Black history story does this art tell you about or remind you of? Do the people look happy, sad, anxious? Why?
  3. Who are the Black heroes who have broken barriers in history and today?
  4. What is a role model? What Black role models helped to make the world a better place? How can you be a role model at school or in your neighborhood?
  5. How have Black people have helped our country (or your community)?
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