We continue this series with some ideas on how to start a conversation with kiddos, other than books.
Please note: These resources have predominantly been compiled by Black people, please consider compensating them for their hard work if you use these resources with your family 😊
Preschoolers/Early Elementary:
Sesame Street – The Power of We: https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/racial-justice/about-the-power-of-we
Elementary+:
Printables/Coloring Pages:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Black-Family-Museum-6467875
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/29-Days-of-Black-History-5266860
Book with lesson plan:
https://www.hrc.org/news/hrc-foundation-welcoming-schools-understanding-racism-book-list-and-lesson
Videos to watch:
Kids Explain Black History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzt3gFgYVYk
The Story of Martin Luther King Junior – Kid President: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xXZhXTFWnE
Older Children/Teens:
(Please preview before deciding if appropriate for your child’s maturity level.
StoryCorps Feature on Black Voices/Stories: https://storycorps.org/black-history-month/?gclid=CjwKCAiAmrOBBhA0EiwArn3mfOw9km_wRw3FjH5HeaM6JjS7xgs70eOvkJnUkvfRIlLKDBtFrlfn1hoCYR8QAvD_BwE
Northwest African American Museum Events: (Including lectures, readings, panels and storytime) https://www.naamnw.org/events
Video: 10 Black Women Inventors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sulLvR0u-2Q
NWAAM Virtual Exhibit – Iconic Black Women: https://www.naamnw.org/iconic-black-women
