BONUS EPISODE - Tips and Ideas for Teaching Black History

Black History is celebrated this month, but I have been one to celebrate Black and diverse history all year long.

This episode will support teachers who are wanting to implement African American history into their classrooms whether it's their first year or tenth year. You will gain helpful reminders when navigating your conversations about Black influential individuals with students, as well as activities that can be easily implemented throughout this month and beyond.

Episode Highlights:

• Black History Month is celebrated in February but is encouraged to be taught year-round
• It is the duty of teachers to help fill in the gaps that are left out of textbooks and omitted from curriculum standards
• 3 helpful reminders when discussing Black history with students
• 5 ways to implement Black history in the classroom - activities you can get up and running today!

Links referenced:

• Read my blog post, 5 Activities to Implement Black History in the Classroom

• Read my blog post, Teaching Black History in the Classroom

• Printable & Digital Black History Biographies and Research Activities

• Digital-Only Black History Biographies and Research Activities

• Diverse Read Alouds + Books for Black History

• Donorschoose

• BrainPop

• Creating an Amazon Wishlist

Show Notes: https://theliteracydive.com/podcast-episode17/

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