What is LGBTQ+ 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

Termonology

Click the button below to help you understand the terminology of the LGBTQ+ community.

Videos
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Katherine Johnson
Great Minds: Katherine Johnson, Human Computer
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Jackie Robinson
George Washington Carver

Book lists

LGBTQ+ music

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Preschool Black History Month
Bingo 

Give Awards to Everyday Heroes

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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

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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)?