35+ Best Black History Month Activities

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After studying the life of Martin Luther King Jr in January we wanted to dive deeper into Black History Month activities for February.

These holiday activities for kids are a great way to learn all about the importance of Black History Month.

Black History Month was first celebrated across America in 1976. It is also called National African American History Month.

I have put together over 35 resources that we will be using in our homeschool in February to educate ourselves better. If you are in the UK Black History Month is celebrated in October though.

These black history month activities can be used either in school or in your homeschool.

There are over 35 black history month school ideas for you to enjoy with kids of all ages.

Over 30 of the best Black History Month Activities to do in your homeschool

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You will also enjoy our free Juneteenth coloring pages, there are 6 color by number pages to print out and learn about this historical day.

Black History Month Videos to Watch

Here are interviews and historical footage, documenting the lives of African Americans.

I have not included Martin Luther King activities for kids as I have a dedicated page for that. Most of these are on Youtube and are great to watch for visual learners.

The Story of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary EditionThe Story of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary EditionThe Story of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary EditionTimelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies (DKTimelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies (DKTimelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies (DKThe Story of Black History Box Set: BiographyThe Story of Black History Box Set: BiographyThe Story of Black History Box Set: BiographyMae Among the StarsMae Among the StarsMae Among the StarsThe ABCs of Black HistoryThe ABCs of Black HistoryThe ABCs of Black History

 

Black History Month Worksheets

These worksheets, printables, and online resources are perfect for grades 4-8.

Learn about Black Inventors

Kid’s Books for Black History Month

We always love to get new books whenever we study a subject in-depth, and these were the best kid’s Black history books we have found.

If you don’t want to buy them I definitely recommend getting them from the library.

Please let me know what Black History Month activities you have planned.

Last Updated on 29 August 2023 by homeschoolof1

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