The Best Black History Month Activities & Crafts for Kids

Celebrate Black History Month with exciting learning activities for kids! Find creative resources, lessons, and crafts to inspire young minds and honor history.

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Celebrate Black History Month with exciting learning activities for kids! Find creative resources, lessons, and crafts to inspire young minds and honor history.

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Discover Inspiring Stories of Black Achievement

One thing I love to do in our homeschool is to teach my children about people and events that I didn’t learn about growing up. Black History Month is a perfect time to incorporate some lesser known African Americans who helped shape our world. I wanted to share some FREE Black History Month activities and crafts that I think you and your kids will love!

The Best Children’s Books for Black History Month

Click here for our list of our favorite children’s books for Black History! These are perfect for Black History Month, unit studies, or anytime you want to learn about these amazing men and women!

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Engaging Youth in Black History Month Activities:

Black History Month Review Game

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Celebrate Black History Month with our engaging review game! Test your knowledge, learn new facts, and honor the contributions of Black history makers.

Black History Month Watercolor Art Project

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This black history month art project not only allows children to work with different materials but also connects them to powerful figures and quotes from Black history.

Martin Luther King, Jr. STEM Activity

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Begin the activity by watching the “I Have a Dream Speech” in order to help students develop some background knowledge. After watching, explain to students that their challenge is to build a podium for Martin Luther King, Jr.

Free Printable Black History Month Word Search

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This free printable Black History Month word search is a great way to teach social studies and English language arts with one fun activity

Black History Month Coloring Pages

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The month of February is Black History Month. To mark the occasion here’s a free coloring book (four free packs) that you can print out and use with the kids.

Martin Luther King Jr. Freebie Subitizing

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This Martin Luther King Jr. Freebie is the perfect way to practice subitizing and learning about Martin Luther King Jr. What is subitizing? Subitizing is the ability to identify the number of a small group of objects without counting. Like on dominos or dice!

Hidden Figures Coding Activity

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Before beginning the activity read Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly in order to help students develop some background knowledge. After reading, divide students into pairs. Explain to students that their challenge is to code a path for the astronaut to get to the moon.

Traffic Stoplight Sensory Bin

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Explore history and play at the same time with our Garrett Morgan Traffic Light Sensory Bin! Using beans and colored buttons, kids can dive into the world of this brilliant inventor and the mind behind the traffic light.

The ABCs of Black History

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The ABCs of Black History is the perfect resource to introduce your little learners to all these phenomenal human beings!

FREE Black History Month Report Pennants

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Celebrate Black History Month by having your students research different influential individuals. This free resource includes report pennants for Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr, Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges.

Black History Month Digital Mini Biographies FREEBIE

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Celebrate Black History Month and the accomplishments of famous African Americans with these digital mini biographies! This free resource includes biographies of Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Katherine Johnson and George Washington Carver!

Making History: Black History Month Craft Ideas for Educational Engagement

Paper Towel Roll Rocket Ship Craft

This toilet paper roll rocket ship craft is a fun and easy craft for kids. It is also a great craft to do for a space themed unit or in combination with a Black History Month activity about Mae Jemison the first black woman in space.

MLK Silhouette Craft

One of the easiest ways to introduce children to Dr. King is making crafts. Here’s a fun, simple craft to learn about MLK!

Harriet Tubman Lantern Art Project

This art project is such a great learning opportunity. This lantern could also be used for camping and outdoor art projects too.

George Washington Carver Paper Plate Peanut Craft

Here is a fun and easy paper plate peanut craft inspired by George Washington Carver for Black History Month. GWC was instrumental in introducing sustainable farming practices to the Black farming community in the south.

Rosa Parks Craft

An easy paper Rosa Parks craft for preschoolers and older kids to make at home or in the classroom.

Underground Railroad Quilt Square Craft

To commemorate Black History Month, do some research as a family on the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman. Then construct your own bowtie quilt square with paper.

Martin Luther King Day Kids Art

Celebrate the day with young children by making this beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. kids art. Perfect way to talk about the many colors of the world!

Foil Printed Black History Hero Craft

This activity is not only a blast to do but also serves as a wonderful opportunity to discuss and learn about influential Black figures. Whether you’re a teacher looking to incorporate a new project into your classroom, a parent seeking educational activities, or simply someone who enjoys crafting, this project is for you.

Jackie Robinson Craft

All you need for this Jackie Robinson craft is some construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers.

More February Homeschool Ideas:

How to Make a DIY Bird Feeder for Kids

The Best President’s Day Activities to Unlock Learning

Creative Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids to Celebrate Love

There you have it! Some awesome Black History Month Activities and Crafts to incorporate into your homeschool! Which did you try? Let me know in the comments below!

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