Black History Month is celebrated annually each February. While history is an important part of the year-round curriculum, there is an opportunity during Black History Month to highlight the historical significance, accomplishments, and perspective of Black Americans, past and present. Use these Black History Month classroom decor and activity ideas to engage your students in discussions around key historical events and people of African American heritage.
Black History Month Activities for Teachers
Educators are getting creative and using historical images, documents, and other media to engage students in analyzing and exploring African American people’s unique perspective and influence on US and world history.
Online resources like https://blackhistorymonth.gov/ offer a range of lesson plans and resources for classroom discussions and learning opportunities. Explore the site to find video clips, images of historical documents, discussion questions, photos, and more.
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Black History Month Classroom Decor Ideas
Include information, images, or creative crafts on your walls to celebrate Black History Month throughout February and beyond. From Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech to featuring fun facts about other historical figures, your walls can become a source of discussion and exploration for your students.
Highlight a Historical Figure
Highlight a Historical Event
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More Classroom Celebrations & Themes
If you’re looking for more creative ideas and inspiration for your classroom celebrations and decor, visit the Classroom Celebrations & Themes topic page. You’ll also find thousands of high-quality teacher favorite tools and supplies on our online store to create your bulletin board!
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