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    Celebrations & Themes
    School Specialty • Jan 22, 2019 • Last Modified: Jan 12, 2023

    Black History Month Classroom Décor and Activity Ideas

    Black History Month is celebrated yearly throughout the month of 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 classroom decoration 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 the unique perspective and influence of African American people 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 Explore the site to find video clips, images of historical documents, discussion questions, photos, and more.

    Read More: Black History Month Activities – Reflections on the Artist’s Voice

    Black History Month Classroom Décor 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.
    Check out this inspiring Black History Month decor from a creative teacher in Baltimore.

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    If you’re looking for more creative ideas and inspiration for your classroom celebrations and décor, be sure to visit the Classroom Celebrations & Themes topic page or head over to our online store. There, you’ll find thousands of high-quality teacher favorite tools and supplies to create your bulletin board!

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